French polka-dot emerald and diamond ring
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century polka-dot pavé diamond and emerald plaque ring, in 18k gold.
Category
Vintage 1960s Modern Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Polka Dot Ring
Yellow Gold Diamond Polka Dot Band - 14k Round Brilliant .16ctw Bubbles Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .16ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Polka Dot 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Heart Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Diamond Polka Dot 14K Yellow Gold Gold Heart Ring radiates elegance with its heart-shaped diamond, set in 14K yellow gold.
Category
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Star Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A delicately smooth 13.57 carat oval cabochon star sapphire is bezel set in this fun ring polka-dotted with 0.20 carats of diamonds. Set in 18K yellow gold with a textured finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Verdura Coral Cocholong Gold Polka Dot Cocktail Ring
By Verdura
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold Polka Dot ring by Verdura, with cocholong and coral.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings
Materials
Coral, Gold
Vintage 1960s Black & White Polka Dot Lucite Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1960s ring is back in fashion. It’s a Lucite ring featuring a black & white polka design. In excellent condition, this ring is a size 7 and measures 3/4” wide.
Category
Vintage 1960s More Rings
Exclusive 14k White Gold 1.27 Carat Polka dot White Diamond Band Ring
Located in kowloon, Kowloon
Exclusive 14k White Gold 1.27 Carat Polkadot White Diamond Band Ring Introducing the exclusive Exclusive 14k White Gold Polkadot White Diamond Band Ring, a truly exceptional piece t...
Category
2010s Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Polka Dot Mandala, a Kent Raible Hand Ornament 18K Gold, Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
An iconic Kent Raible jewelry art piece, 'Polka Dot Mandala' has all the Raible trademarks; aesthetically pleasing, spiritually uplifting, a feeling of existing outside of time as we...
Category
2010s American Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Exclusive 14k Yellow Gold 1.92 Carat Polka dot Fancy Color Diamond Band Ring
Located in kowloon, Kowloon
Exclusive 14k Yellow Gold 1.92 Carat Polkadot Fancy Color Diamond Band Ring Introducing the exclusive Exclusive 14k Yellow Gold Polkadot Fancy Color Diamond Band Ring, a truly extra...
Category
2010s Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exclusive 14k White Gold .64 Carat Polka dot Fancy Color Diamond Band Ring
Located in kowloon, Kowloon
Exclusive 14k White Gold .64 Carat Polkadot Fancy Color Diamond Band Ring Introducing the Exclusive 14k White Gold Polkadot Fancy Color Diamond Band Ring, a truly exquisite piece t...
Category
2010s Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Exclusive 14k Yellow Gold 1.27 Carat Polka dot Fancy Color Diamond Band Ring
Located in kowloon, Kowloon
Exclusive 14k Yellow Gold 1.27 Carat Polkadot Fancy Color Diamond Band Ring Introducing the Exclusive 14k Yellow Gold Polkadot Fancy Color Diamond Band Ring, a truly extraordinary p...
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2010s Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verdura Milan Polka Dots Ring 18kt Yellow Gold 18.54ctw Diamonds & Black Jade
By Verdura
Located in Miami, FL
Polka dots cocktail Ring designed by Verdura. Beautiful and iconic polka dot ring, created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Verdura.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Enamel Mexican Modernist Polka Dot Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sterling silver and enamel polka dot cube ring from Mexico, circa 1980's. Face of the ring measures 1 1/8" by 1" and is a finger size 9.
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Michael Bondanza Onyx Diamond Gold Platinum Polka Dot Ring
By Michael Bondanza
Located in Bethesda, MD
Michael Bondanza jewelry is internationally recognized for its innovative combination of platinum and gold. This ring is part of the polka-dot collection, fusing platinum with 18 kar...
Category
1990s American Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Verdura Milan Polka Dots Ring In 18Kt Gold With 19.85 Ctw In Turquoise And Coral
By Verdura
Located in Miami, FL
Polka dots cocktail Ring designed by Verdura. Beautiful and colorful polka dot cocktail ring, created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Verdura.
Category
1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Verdura Polka Dot Diamond Turquoise Large Yellow Gold Ring
By Verdura
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Large Turquoise stone vintage Polka Dot ring by Verdura. With t27 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately .44ct 1 nat...
Category
20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel Polka Dot Gold Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The enamel drops are mount-flush set into the gold which creates a fun polka dot pattern on the ring. Along with the dome shape, it conveys a sweet, yet elegance feel for the ring.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Dome Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Turquoise Polka Dots Enamel Ring Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Stacking Band
Located in Torrance, CA
The enameled band is a striking egg shell blue turquoise color set in polka dot form, with a small diamond to the center of the band.
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Blue Polka Dot Enamel Diamond Ring Sz 6.5 14k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
The enameled polka dot band is set with a small diamond. The low rise ring (2mm - 0.07 inches) sits comfortably on the finger.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond “Polka Dot" Ring crafted in 18k Yellow Gold, set with thirty-six Round Brilliant cut diamonds weighting 2.40 carat total weight, G-H color VVS-VS clari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s 18 Karat Gold, Red, White, and Blue Enamel Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
1980's 18 karat yellow gold, red, white, and blue enamel band. A wide band with polka dot enamel motif throughout. Ring Size 5.75 Width 5.5 mm 2.59 dwts
Category
Vintage 1980s Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Multi-Colored Gemstone Polka Dot Wide Band Ring in Polished 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8 A playful and vibrant design, this wide band ring showcases a lively mosaic of round-cut gemstones in a rainbow of hues. Set in 14 karat yellow gold, the stones are flu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Tanzanite, Topaz, To...
Aquamarine Australian Pearl 18Kt White Gold Jellyfish Pendant/Necklace or Charm
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Aquamarine Australian Pearl 18Kt White Gold Jellyfish Pendant/Necklace or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Its shape reminded me of a head and so I created aquamarine-encrusted tentacles, which vibrate with every little movement. six aquamarines are set on the chapel of the jellyfish, rem...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Verdura Gold Diamond and Black Jade Polka Dot Ring
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
Authentic whimsical Verdura polka dot ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and black jade.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verdura Black Onyx and Diamond "Polka Dot" Ring
By Verdura
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cabochon black onyx "Polka Dot" cocktail ring, mounted in polished 18k yellow gold with bezel-set round diamond accents, signed Verdura. 27 diamonds weighing approximately 0.45 total...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verdura Polka Dot Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One of Fulco di Verdura's classic and earliest designs, this fun and very wearable beauty, the Polka Dot ring is fabricated in 18KT yellow gold of Black Jade encrusted with twenty s...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage Enamelled Polka-Dot Bombé Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This fun vintage bombé ring is modelled in 14ct yellow gold, with an enamelled polka-dot head.
Category
Vintage 1970s British Retro Fashion Rings
Materials
14k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold and Green Polka Dot Enamel Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels designed this seventies-chic 18K gold band ring featuring scattered rich green enamel polka dots.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Verdura Black Jade Diamond Gold Polka Dot Ring
By Verdura
Located in Atlanta, GA
Verdura sprinkles brilliant cut diamonds against elegant black jade finished with ribbons of rich gold to create this playful domed ring. Verdura style and quality all the way.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Green White Polka Dots Dome Ring
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
An amazingly well handcrafted and beautifully designed ring which certainly makes a statement, made in green and white metachrylate embellished by polka dots, certainly an eye-catche...
Category
2010s Italian Fashion Rings
Michael Bondanza 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx Polka Dot Design Ring
By Michael Bondanza
Located in Chicago, IL
Michael Bondanza 18K yellow gold ring, set in center with cabochon black onyx and inlaid on sides with black onyx creating a polka dot design Finger size 6, may be sized Retail $3000
Category
1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold
Exclusive 14k Yellow Gold .62 Carat Polka dot White Diamond Band Ring
Located in kowloon, Kowloon
Exclusive 14k Yellow Gold .62 Carat Polkadot White Diamond Band Ring Introducing the Exclusive 14k Yellow Gold Polkadot White Diamond Band Ring, a truly exquisite piece that combine...
Category
2010s Wedding Rings
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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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By David Webb
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Located in Boston, MA
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
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Located in Northampton, MA
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Materials
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14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Sapphire Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
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By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
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Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Effy Contemporary Diamond Black Diamond Tsavorite Garnet 14k Gold Cocktail Ring
By Effy
Located in Towson, MD
This 14 karat yellow gold crossover ring by Effy is set with 2.31 total carats of round brilliant diamonds, black diamonds and vibrant green tsavorite garnets arranged across five in...
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Geometric Citrine Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Fratelli Coppini
Located in Firenze, IT
A majestic, handcrafted ring made of 18-karat yellow gold. The design, which is highly geometric and architecturally inspired, features a solid band-like structure that encases a str...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
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Important 1920s Glass-Type Floating Flower Jadeite Bangles 段家玉 Duan Family Jade
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This exceptional jadeite jade bangle is one of the legendary Duan Family Jades (段家玉), originating from a remarkable 150kg jadeite boulder discovered around 1920 by jade merchant Duan...
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20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
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Located in Napoli, IT
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Located in New York, NY
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$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
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By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Banbury, GB
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Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
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Polka Dot Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate polka dot ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 12 vintage or 8 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect polka dot ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic polka dot ring over the years, but those made by Verdura, Michael Bondanza and AVGVSTA are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A polka dot ring of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Ruby, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a polka dot ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Polka Dot Ring?
Prices for a polka dot ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $55 and can go as high as $29,900, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,925.
Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Rings for You
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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