Modern Necklaces
MODERN STYLE
Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.
Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”
A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.
Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.
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Period: 1970s
Style: Modern
Vintage 14K Gold Turquoise Bead 36” Station Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This extra long 14k gold necklace has stations of nine round turquoise beads. The chain consists of a rectangular link that bisects itself to create a rhythmic pattern. The link has ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gilbert Albert Half Set Turquoise Diamonds Pearls 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional half set signed Gilbert Albert composed of a necklace and a pair of ear clips, in yellow gold set with turquoise, diamonds and pearls
Total estimated weight of the diamo...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
c1976 Vintage Heart Wedding Bell Pendant Large Charm 9k Gold UK Hallmarks
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage heart pendant crafted in 9k yellow gold (circa 1976).
With a wedding bell to the center of the large heart, the romantic piece celebrates one of life's big milest...
Category
1970s British Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Diamond Open Heart White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s diamond open heart white gold pendant necklace.
The 1970s Diamond Open Heart White Gold Pendant Necklace is a timeless piece of jewelry that captures the essence of elegance a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Italian Flattened Byzantine Link Chain
Located in Venice, CA
Vicenza is known as a quality gold making city, and this beautiful vintage chain is no exception. The 18k gold links are a groovy, flattened version of a Byzantine link with a yin an...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart 16" Necklace
Located in Las Vegas, NV
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart 16" Necklace
GOLD
Gold has also been used to open and to activate the third-eye and crown chakras. It has been said to attract honors, wealth, and happ...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 6 Strand Braided "S" Chain 19" Necklace
Located in Las Vegas, NV
14k Yellow Gold 6 Strands Braided "S" Chain 19" Necklace
Religious Implications:
Used heavily in religious settings, the color gold is synonymous with divinity and power. Christians...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage Gilded "Enchantress" Rhinestone Swirl Necklace By Sarah Coventry, 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Measures 17" total length, can be adjusted down using hook clasp
- Gold plated
- Crystal rhinestones
- From the "Enchantress" Collection
- By Sarah Coventry (ma...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Gilt Pointed Choker Necklace With Tortoise Accent By Givenchy, 1970s
By Givenchy
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '70s
- 15" length, best fits slender to average sized necks
- 4.4" x 4.75" interior dimensions
- Gold plated
- Faux t...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Necklaces
Vintage Delizza & Elster for Alexis Kirk Book Piece Rhinestone Necklace
By Alexis Kirk
Located in Easton, PA
Blackened Metal with huge, faceted blue, black and purple prong set rhinestones with smaller round prong set faux-amethyst collar necklace with box clasp. Marked "Alexis Kirk." Measures: 7 1/4 inches long by 6 3/8 inches wide. Center; 3 inches long. Condition: Very good; some minor surface wear. Made for Alexis Kirk by Delizza & Elster. An identical necklace is shown on pg. 42 of "Juliana Jewelry...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
John Donald + Simon Benney, Guilloché Enamel and 18K Gold Brooch-Pendant, 1974
By John Donald
Located in New York, NY
A guilloché enamel and 18 karat gold convertible brooch-pendant, by john Donald, and Simon Benney circa 1974. This convertible brooch/pendant features a smooth disk of light blue gui...
Category
1970s British Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Signed Givenchy Goldtone Faux-Jade Pendant Necklace, 1977
By Givenchy
Located in Easton, PA
Goldtone Asian inspired faux-jade pendant necklace with spring ring clasp. Marked "Givenchy Paris New York 1977." Pendant: 1 1/8 inches across. Chain doubled measures: 6 1/2 inches. ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Björn Weckström 14 Karat Yellow Gold "Orchid Psychedelic" Collar Necklace, 1970
Located in New York, NY
"An “Orchid Psychedelic” 14 karat yellow gold collar link necklace, by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland, circa 1970.
This Finnish necklace showcases an orchid-inspired design that captures the essence of nature's raw beauty. The l 14 karat yellow gold swirls dance gracefully around the neck. Each element of the design is meticulously crafted, reflecting the artist's deep connection to nature and his desire to create pieces that evoke emotion and admiration. The collar style adds a touch of modernity and edginess to the necklace, ensuring it makes a bold and unforgettable statement.
The necklace measures 16 .5 inches in length. Stamped with BW makers mark, 585, Town mark, Date mark R7 for 1970, FINLAND.
Born in Helsinki, Finland, in 1935, Björn Weckström is a pivotal figure in modern Nordic jewelry...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970's Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Butterfly Vintage Pin/Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1970's diamond butterfly pendant and pin fashioned in 18 karat white gold. The butterfly features 180 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.50 carat total and are gra...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Enamel Ladybug Charm
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold enamel ladybug charm is perched and ready to take off into flight. Its red enamel wings—dotted with adorable black spots—are lifted to r...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Thick Vintage 14K Gold Snake Chain Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
Made from beautiful 14k gold, this vintage snake chain is the perfect length for a slinky choker necklace. With a width of 5 mm, this is a wonderfully thick chain with substantial pr...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 1970 Modernist Long Necklace Chain In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian modernist chain
A beautiful modernist chain, created in Italy back in the 1970. This vintage long chain has been crafted with eighty-...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Oval Double Graduated Chunky 14K Yellow Gold Link Statement Necklace
Located in Newton, MA
Offered by Alex & Co a refined Italian made double open oval link necklace. This chunky statement piece is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and measures 21mm at its widest point at th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Italian Stoplight Charm with Glass Cabochons
Located in Venice, CA
When we first found this 18k gold stoplight charm, we thought it was very cute—but it didn’t take long to notice a detail that made us love it even more. The green light comes at the...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Two-Color Gold Chain, Converts to Necklace and Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A 1970s two-color gold figaro link chain, convertible to a shorter necklace and a bracelet, in 18k white and yellow gold. Van Cleef & Arpels, France. #B4313R2.
Total length: 35", b...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Tubogas Necklace or Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the 1970’s, this 14k gold necklace is a revival of a World War II era jewelry making technique called tubogas. A hollow, flexible tube consisting of interlocking gold links ma...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pauline Rader Gilt Metal Necklace with Centaur Pendant and Green Bakelite, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spectacular Pauline Rader necklace features a massive dimensional pendant design with shiny gilded metal framing embellished with a green spinach marble Bakelite background. The...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
1970’s Georg Jensen Bent Gabrielsen long chain necklace
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
1970’s Georg Jensen Bent Gabrielsen long chain necklace. Paperclip design with hammered finish on each link. Design number 195A. Over the head neck...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Diamante Gold Tone with Faux Pearl Mid Size Choker Circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamante Gold Tone with Faux Pearl Mid Size Choker Circa 1970s. This is a 5 row choker with prong set round stones. Then on top are small round flowers or round pieces surrou...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
1970s Three -Strand Pearl Diamond 18K Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Estate 1980s Natural Diamond and three Strand Akoya pearl Choker Necklace with solid 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bar Link
The necklace has an ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl
Vintage Diamante Mid Size Choker Circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamante Mid Size Choker Circa 1970s. This is a 5 row choker with prong set round stones. It is slightly rounded so gives a very nice fit against the neck. Will go with any...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
2 row Chanel necklace with red and green pate the verre, gold plated, 1970/80's
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Chanel Gripoix necklace by K. Lagerfeld (Made in France) 2 row gold-plated chain with 11 red and green pate de verre. Signed on the quilted tag on the clasp . Late 1970's early 1980
Aditional Information:
Dimension: Length from the watch clasp...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
European 1970s hand engraved 18k gold and diamond necklace
Located in London, GB
This remarkable 1970s 18k gold necklace is completely hand made and hand engraved. The corners of each triangular piece is adorned with small diamonds which accentuate the overall sp...
Category
1970s European Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
14 karat Chanti gold pendant in the shape of a heart with a male symbol.
Located in bronshoj, DK
14-karat Chanti gold pendant in the shape of a heart with a male symbol.
Modernist design.
From the 1970s/1980s.
Goldsmith initials BH.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: D 20 mm.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Vintage Monet Spiky Gold Tone Necklace Circa 1970s
By Monet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Monet Spiky Gold Tone Necklace Circa 1970s. Sum of the whole is how I would describe this necklace. Each piece comes together to form a statement. The length is from 16-18"...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Bent Gabrielsen Carved Agate and 18 Karat Gold Pendant with Chain Circa 1975
Located in New York, NY
A handmade carved agate and 18-karat gold pendant necklace by Bent Gabrielsen, Denmark circa 1975. Back of pendant stamped: makers mark, B. Gabrielsen P., Denmark, U 193, 750. Toggle...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Tiger's Eye 18K Gold Barrel Link Long Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1970s Tiger's Eye Barrel grooved with 18K yellow gold Fancy Links to make a statement long Necklace. This collectible Jand Crafted link necklace has an Insert closure and a s...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Lapponia 18ct Gold Diamond 'Legato' Pendant Necklace, 1977
By Lapponia
Located in Glasgow, GB
A 18ct yellow and white gold 0.19ct diamond 'Legato' pendant necklace designed by Juhani Linnovaara for Lapponia.
Hallmarked with the Lapponia makers mark, Common Control Mark '750'...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970's Vintage Gucci Italy 18k Gold Key Holder
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite example of Gucci’s Unique design
features three drop-down hooks for 18k gold key sets and has a total approx. weight of 38.0 grams.
Crafte...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold & 0.80ct Diamond (G/VS) Italian Vintage Cross / Crucifix Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cross / Crucifix Pendant,
(stamped 750 to the reverse)
set with 8 round brilliant cut diamonds
of 0.80ct in total approx.
of G colour, VS/SI clarity
Tota...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Massive Runway Jade Resin Dragon Pendant Necklace By Panetta, 1970s
By Panetta
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '70s
- Extremely rare, hard to find piece
- 26" chain
- 3.5" diameter pendant
- Faux jade marbled green resin
- Gold...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
1970s Diamond Emerald 18k Gold Panther Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting a remarkable estate jewelry piece: a pearl choker necklace featuring an opulent panther head clasp adorned with diamonds and emerald eyes, all set in luxurious 18K yellow ...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Chunky Block Lucite Statement Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The best vintage lucite necklace we have ever listed. This 1970s statement necklace is unique. Chunky faceted blocks of lucite in various sizes...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Red Natural Coral Bead Diamond Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful natural red coral bead necklace with 12 diamond roundels spacer. Platinum clasp with 5 carved emerald, 1 jadeite and 8 diamon...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Platinum
Vintage Mexican Sterling Chocker
Located in Lake Worth, FL
This is a vintage handmade TAXCO sterling silver choker necklace. It is handmade and in Excellent Vintage Condition. It weighs about 105 grams.
It is 17 inc...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
1963, Georges Braque "Idothee" 18K Gold and Chrysoprase Pendant
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Braque (1882-1963)
"Idothée" - 18k Gold and Chrysoprase Pendant
Rare 18K Gold and Chrysoprase Pendant by Georges Braque, inventor of cubism.
It comes with the original certificate of authenticity (picture 4) directly established by Heger de Loewenfeld...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Chrysophrase, 18k Gold
1970s 22k Yellow Gold Yellow & White Diamond Rondel Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
From the Eiseman Estate Jewelry Collection, 22 karat yellow gold yellow and white diamond rondel necklace. This necklace is crafted with 96 pave set r...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Diamond & Opal Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This is a remarkable vintage piece made in the style of antique Victorian jewelry, featuring a mystical opal gemstone. The necklace with pendant is composed of two parts; a top lace-...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Omega necklace
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the world of timeless elegance and irresistible charm with the breathtakingly beautiful vintage necklace from Christian Dior. Finished in a stunning shade of gold...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage French Resin Anemone Pieces Circa 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Resin Anemone Pieces Circa 1970's. This is one of the most special pieces that I have in my collection. Acquired in Paris You can just see that it is a couture piece...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Necklaces
Vintage 14k Gold Julius Caesar Charm or Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
A left-facing portrait of Julius Caesar, rendered in a beautiful matte 14k gold. Caesar wears the crown of victory, and the profile sits atop an oval medallion with a crosshatched ba...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Björn Weckström for Lapland, Finland. Modernist necklace in sterling silver
Located in bronshoj, DK
Björn Weckström for Lapland, Finland.
Vintage modernist necklace in sterling silver.
Organic form.
Approx. the 1970s.
The total length of the chain 43,0 cm.
The pendant measures 4.0 ...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Open Link And Twist Links Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the striking David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Open Link Hammered Necklace, a true testament to the brand's exceptional craftsmanship and innovative design. This neck...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 42.00cttw Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegance encapsulated in gold and diamonds, this estate Van Cleef & Arpels 42.00cttw diamond necklace is a breathtaking testament to the craftsmanship and timeless beauty that define...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Thick Rope Sterling Necklace
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage sterling chocker marked 95. Elegant thick rope like necklace about 17" long 0.75 thick about 175 grams.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Chocker With Pendant
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Stunning sterling chocker with pendant, marked sterling.
About 77 grams the pendent 4.5 inch long and 2.25 width, total choker length about 16 long.
Category
1970s European Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Kutchinsky for Cartier 1970s Gold Commemorative Moon Landing Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A 1970s gold circular pendant in the form of a textured medallion commemorating the moon landing, the hammered surface rendered to resemble lunar craters, in 18k. Cartier, London; wi...
Category
1970s English Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb 1970s 18k Yellow Gold Long Link Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
David Webb 1970s long link necklace in hammered 18k yellow gold. Necklace converts into a collar necklace with two matching link bracelets. Necklace measuring 30" in overall length...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Long Gold Chain Necklace with Open Links
Located in Darnestown, MD
Lozenge shaped links alternate with five interwoven circles in this 35 inch long 14 karat gold necklace made by Uno a-Erre. It has a clasp that allows it to be worn singly or doubled...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Issac Nussbaum 18k Yellow Gold Neckelace
Located in New York, NY
Yellow gold necklace made in Germany.
This light and easy to wear necklace is a great casual piece with elegant flair.
Crafted in Finley wov...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Issac Nussbaum 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Yellow 18 karat gold necklace, an impressive 31 inch armored mesh style necklace.
Weighing approximately 45 grams.
All items sold are accompanied by an appraisal done by our in-ho...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Issac Nussbaum 18k Yellow Gold Necklace and Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful twisted rope style necklace crafted in 18 Karat yellow gold with white gold accents.
This stunning necklace can be worn at full length 39 1/2 inches or separated to be wor...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Issac Nussbaum 18k Yellow Gold Necklace and Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Sporty or dressy the perfect necklace for any occasion.
Beautifully made barrel style necklace separates into a 27" necklace and 7" bracelet.
Detach and wear as a matching bracelet...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
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