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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Retro
Style: Post-War
Unoaerre Fringe Retro Yellow Gold Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Unoaerre Fringe Retro Yellow Gold Necklace is a luxurious and stylish piece of jewelry known for its high-quality craftsmanship and classic design....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 8.6 grams.
Total weight is diamond 0.70 ct.
The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity.
Totally is sapphire 0.55 ct.
Total lenght is chai...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 20.9 grams.
Totally is diamond 2.80 ct.
The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity.
Total lenght is chain 50 cm.
Please contact for any q...
Category
1990s European Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
French 1960s Limoges Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Retro oval pendant, it is bordered by a twist of yellow gold and holds in its center an enamel from Limoges representing a young...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamonds, White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 12.9 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.55 ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity.
Totally is ruby 0.75 ct.
Total lenght is chain 44....
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bohemian Garnet Necklace Gilt 830 Silver / 43.5 cm / 25.8gr
Located in SE
Retro Period Garnet solid 830 and 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver Necklace. 34 linked florets each holding 7 rose cut Red Garnets. Florets Ø 8 mm. All stones with open backs.
Halmarked ...
Category
1950s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Silver, Gold
Spritzer and Fuhrmann 18Kt Gold Pendant with Bacchus Head Carved in Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Bacchus bust pendant designed by Spritzer & Fuhrmann.
A vintage unusual and sculptural piece from the mid century period, circa 1960's. It was crafted in...
Category
1960s Dutch Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Red Coral, 14K Rose Gold, Fish Shape Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Retro Gold 5.50 Carat Natural Brilliant Colorless Diamond Elephant Necklace 1990
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent 5.50 Carat (appx) Natural Diamond Elephant Necklace set in 18k Yellow Gold. There are 24 elephant links.
The piece is set with 456 Natural Colorless Round Brilliant Dia...
Category
1990s African Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Gold lock with diamonds on an pearl bead chain 14k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolour gold clasp with single cut diamond, total 0.10 carat F/G VS/SI, on 7 rows of pearl necklaces - 40 cm
Detailed description
the length of the pearl necklace is approxima...
Category
1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamonds, Emeralds, Pearls, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Polish Polished Amber Bead Necklace
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage polished Polish amber bead necklace with a hidden barrel clasp. This beautiful graduated strand is from the 1930s and measures 24" long. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Necklaces
Materials
Amber
8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 21 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.70 ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity.
Totally lenght is chain 30 cm.
Please contact for any qu...
Category
2010s Turkish Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Orthodox Cross / Crucifix Pendant, Europe c1970's.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
The pendant's design features a traditional Orthodox cross shape,
making it a meaningful and symbolic accessory.
Meticulously crafted in 18K yellow gold,
beautifully detailed thr...
Category
1970s Greek Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Multi Strand Mediterranean Natural Italian Red Coral Vintage Necklace, c1960's
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Magnificent Five Strand Mediterranean Coral Necklace
is of Italian provenance,
dating back to 1960's,
featuring 5 strands of cylinder shaped Natural Corals,
ranging from 9mm...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pas De Deux "Ballet Dancing Couple" 14K Rose Gold Italian Openwork Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Intricately designed as Pas De Deux - duet / couple performing ballet
of openwork motif
within finely decorated border
This Vintage Italian Pendant is of superb workmanship:
Exce...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold, 14k Gold
David Yurman 18 Karat Gold Cable Cross Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
David Yurman 18k yellow gold cross pendant with opening bail. Yurman's signature cable motif is present in this significant cross pendant. Centered on the back of the cross is the ha...
Category
1990s American Retro Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Chanel Rare Gripoix pendant, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Very rare Chanel oval pendant poured with Gripoix glass.
Coco Chanel years.
Period: 1950s
Signed.
Condition: very good, some scratches and motel fading due to the age.
........Addi...
Category
1950s French Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Tanzanite, Moonstones, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Fantastic retrò pendant in 18 kt yellow gold and white gold mounted with a carved coral with motif of ladies. Twisted on them, structure in white gold studded with diamonds, tanzanite and moonstones...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Go...
White Diamonds, Red Coral, Letter Shape, White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Category
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
French Retro Modernist Smoky Quartz and Gold Pendant, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
A French retro modernist smoky quartz and gold pendant, with a square, shaded tile of smoky quartz, held by a surround of rectangular heavy gold wire, ...
Category
1970s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, 18k Gold
Gorgeous Vintage Adjustable Natural Carnelian Round Bead Necklace
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful vintage natural carnelian round bead necklace. This necklace is continuous with no clasp and finished with a sliding square knot design. This allows the necklace to be exte...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian
Persian Turquoise Four Strand Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Persian Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold four strand Torsade Necklace. The lovely necklace has four strands of natural Persian Turquoise beads interspaced with 14 ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6.6 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.16 ct.
The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity.
Totally is ruby 0.85 ct.
Totally lenght is chain 45 cm.
P...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Coral and pearl twin necklace/choker
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is an interesting necklace comprised of twin six strands of peachy pink 4.1mm coral beads on one side and six strands of 4.3mm cultured pearls on the other which intersect in th...
Category
1960s Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Turtle Decorated Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 7.1 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.75 ct.
The diamond is has H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity.
Totally is garnet 0.10 ct.
Acid tested to be 14k real...
Category
1990s European Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 9k gold Gemstone clown pendant, Articulated
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic vintage 9ct yellow gold articulated clown pendant.
A classic favourite from the 90s this clown pendant is fully articulated and has movable limbs.
It is set with clear paste, Sapphire, Garnet, Ruby and Emerald stones to the front, down the clowns...
Category
Late 20th Century British Retro Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise, Jasper, Black Agate, Pearls, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Mediterranean Natural Dusty Pinkish Red Coral 18K 18ct 750 Gold Necklace
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare Orangey Red Coral Bead Necklace
Composed of 53 natural coral beads of approximately 4.2 to 13 mm.,
of stunning red to orangey red colour
completed by a clasp set wit...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Beautiful Vintage Natural Carnelian Oval Shaped Bead Necklace Dark Amber Colour
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
This vintage necklace features natural Carnelian, oval shaped beads. They vary in size from the front to the back and are individually knotted.
Each bead has been honed by hand a...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian
Yellow Gold Rope Length Serpentine Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Serpentine Chain Necklace. The old-style chain is 2.5mm wide and rope length 33". Stamped near the clasp is 14KT MADE IN ITALY. The total gold weight of this nec...
Category
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 19.7 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.30 ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1-s2 clarity.
Totally lenght is chain 45 cm.
Please contact f...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral & Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels pendant necklace features a stunning coral flower design with a diamond accent. The pendant is set in 18k yellow gold It is signed by the VCA and is a Flower style...
Category
1980s French Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Green Quartz 925 Sterling Silver Retro Necklace
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Lavishly set with gemstones: natural quartz (x 18)
set in 925 sterling silver
Gem-set part is measuring 14cm x 10.5cm
Joint to a silver sturdy cable links,
completed by parrot c...
Category
1960s Australian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Japanese Coral, Diamonds, Onyx, 18kt Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Gorgeous vintage/retrò pendant necklace composed of elegant chain (length:72.50 cm) in 18kt rose gold embellished with coral and onyx rings...
Category
1970s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Snowflake Style Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 8.3 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.20 ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity.
Total lenght is chain 45 cm.
Please contact for any...
Category
1990s European Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
9K Gold Turquoise Cross / Crucifix Vintage Pendant on Sterling Silver Chain
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Add a vintage charm to your collection with this 9K yellow gold cross pendant,
set with 11 natural turquoises of gorgeous & distinctive sky blue colour
On a matching sterling silver...
Category
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
14 Karat Angel Skin Coral Manatee Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Angel Skin Coral Manatee Pendant. This pendant features an adorable manatee holding an angel skin Coral bead. The round bead measures 9.14mm. The body of the Manatee has bot...
Category
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Dutch 3-Row Red Coral Necklace Choker with Filigree 14 Karat Gold Clasp
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique 3-row natural red coral (Corallium Rubrum*) choker necklace with round filigree 14 karat yellow clasp, from ca. 1945, the Netherlands. The beads have a round and regular ...
Category
20th Century Dutch Retro Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Retro Signed Denise Roberge 22k Gold Black Leather Pearl Toggle Clasp Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original signed Denise Roberge 22k Yellow Gold necklace set with two White South Sea pearls, one is 13mm and the other is14mm in diameter. The luster is excellent. The necklace is...
Category
Early 2000s North American Retro Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 22k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 5.3 grams.
Dimention is diamond totally 0.40 carat.
The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs.
Totally is emerald 0.60 carat.
Totally lenght is c...
Category
1990s European Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Opal Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6.1 grams.
Totally is diamond totally 0.70 carat..
The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity.
Total lenght is chain 45 cm.
Box is not in...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage Opal and Diamond flower pendant, 9k gold, hearts
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful vintage Opal and Diamond flower pendant is really something else!
A wonderfully pretty design the flower petals made from carefully hand carved Opal in a wonderful ar...
Category
Late 20th Century British Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 kt Gold Diamond Ruby Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rock Crystal, Rose Gold and Silver Closure
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
N.E. From Signed Sterling Silver Pendant Amber Cabochon Danish Silver Jewellery
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely example of Danish silver jewellery is fully signed N.E.From in impressed script on the reverse of the pendant. Danish jeweller and s...
Category
1960s Danish Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Circa 1990s 8k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 2.7 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.10 carat.
Totally is ruby about 0.30 carat.
The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs.
Totally lenght is chain...
Category
1990s European Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage Sterling silver and enamel fob pendant, Darts league
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive vintage sterling silver and enamel fob pendant.
It is a nicely shaped piece with an attractive blue and green enamelled design, the green enamel shield shaped centre d...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Retro Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage Italian Sterling Silver Bead Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver beaded necklace.
In sterling silver.
Comprised of 63 8mm sterling silver beads.
Marked to the clasp for 925 / Italy.
Simply a wo...
Category
20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mario Buccellati Unique 18K Gold Triangle Satin Link Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Collectible Stunning vintage Mario Buccellati triangular link chain statement necklace forged in 18K Yellow gold.
From the world-renowned house of Mario Buccellati known for its uni...
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Red Coral Rows, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Double Strand Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Britannia Standard Silver
Vintage Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Vintage Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Diamonds is a charming and timeless piece of jewelry that exudes a classic elegance. Craft...
Category
20th Century German Retro Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Heart Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6.5 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.20 ct.
The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Torchon Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Beautiful torchon necklace...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral, Jade, Onyx, Sapphires, Diamonds, Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Gucci Necklace, Wood and 18k Yellow Gold, Circa 1950
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite vintage Gucci necklace, a grand fusion of 18k yellow gold and iconic wood links crafted in their signature Gucci style. Measuring 21 inches on ...
Category
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Corals and Drops, RoseGold/Silver Nec
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Shop Antique, New and Vintage Necklaces on 1stDibs
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
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