Remodelling
Octavia believes that jewellery deserves more than to sit unworn in a safe or jewellery box so often breathes new life into little worn pieces by remodelling them.
This can involve a complete redesign around original stones to just simply tweaking the current design to give it a new lease of life. Where possible the existing metal can be used in the new design to retain as much sentimental value as possible.
Remodelling a piece is a really special way to enjoy wearing a sentimental piece in a style that suits the new owner.
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A pair of matching signet rings for a father and son, hand engraved with their family crest. The ring on the right includes the metal from my clients late wife’s wedding band.
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An oval White Sapphire spun round and redesigned into a chunkier yellow gold half bezel setting – a family stone in a new home.
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Previously an inherited but unworn 5 stone brooch, which we converted into a solitaire pendant and a pair of double diamond studs; both to be worn easily everyday.
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This medical bracelet was a first for us. A platinum bracelet, with the medical sign in vibrant red enamel on a disc, with a slim 0.7mm sapphire crystal laid on top to protect it, with a halo of diamonds. On the reverse of the disc is the medical details needed in an emergency.
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A sapphire and diamond engagement ring, set in textured platinum, with pave diamond sides. A modern take on a classic design.
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A four band diamond ring set in 18ct yellow gold, remodelled from two unworn rings to create one spectacular ring.
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A new pale Sapphire with Diamond side stones set in platinum – one diamond from a clients engagement ring and the other one from an inherited ring, that just happened to match perfectly!
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A chunky 18ct yellow gold bangle, set with some old stones that were previously sitting unworn in earrings.
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A Citrine and Diamond ring – these stones were previously sitting in an unworn brooch, so we polished them up and redesigned them into a very wearable ring.
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An art deco style ring, with a family marquise diamond in the centre, with hand cut tapered sapphires and diamonds, set in platinum.
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An 18ct yellow gold necklace, set with randomly scattered diamonds. Some of the diamonds are from an old unworn necklace, with a few new ones added in to give a variety of sizes. Worn on a shorter than normal chain so it’s more like a longer choker!
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An engagement ring with an old family cushion cut Sapphire between two brilliant Diamonds, set in 18ct yellow gold.
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A ‘bubbles’ style ring, with 15 diamonds taken from 3 inherited and unworn rings and transformed into this unique ring with floating diamonds.
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Remodelled from an old engagement ring, these matching necklaces each feature a landscape set oval Sapphire and spectacle set Diamonds in the chain.
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A remodelled emerald and diamond engagement ring, using the stones from 2 other unworn rings and the engraved shank from the original engagement ring to retain the sentimentality.
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We revitalised these Sapphire and Diamond earrings, that were in a dated yellow gold setting by converting them into a modern rubover 18ct white gold setting. Although the wearer prefers white metal, she cannot wear it in her ears so the reverse side is yellow gold for comfort.
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This Aquamarine was previously sitting unworn in a brooch shaped like a spider. We transformed it by adding a diamond and setting it in an 18ct white gold rubover setting to create an easy everyday piece, where the Aquamarine is still the main event.
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A five stone diamond engagement ring, reworked from 2 family rings and set in 18ct yellow gold, with hidden ‘B’ and ‘W’ initials in the metalwork
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This engagement ring is a real feat of craftsmanship – an old cut central diamond, surrounded by a halo of hand cut emeralds, set in an 18ct yellow gold setting, with a tubular band. A matching wedding band to follow…
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A cushion cut Emerald with two brilliant Diamond side stones, set in 18ct yellow gold, with hidden O & P initials in the metalwork. A beauty of an engagement ring!
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An oval Sapphire and Diamond engagement ring
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A Diamond trilogy engagement ring set in 18ct yellow gold with the happy couples names engraved on the inside the band.
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A sapphire and diamond engagement ring, set in textured platinum, with pave diamond sides. A modern take on a classic design.
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An engagement ring with a radiant cut diamond centre stone, with baguette sapphires and a pave diamond band, set in platinum.
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A four band diamond ring set in 18ct yellow gold, remodelled from two unworn rings to create one spectacular ring.
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A new pale Sapphire with Diamond side stones set in platinum – one diamond from a clients engagement ring and the other one from an inherited ring, that just happened to match perfectly!
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An art deco style ring, with a family marquise diamond in the centre, with hand cut tapered sapphires and diamonds, set in platinum.
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An engagement ring with a European cut diamond centre stone, flanked by two tapered baguette diamonds, set in 18ct yellow gold with hand cut S and J hidden initials.
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A Diamond engagement ring, with matching diamond wedding band, curved to fit flush with the engagement ring. Both set in platinum.
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An engagement ring with an old family cushion cut Sapphire between two brilliant Diamonds, set in 18ct yellow gold.
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An engagement ring, with an oval centre Diamond, with a pave diamond band, set in 18ct yellow gold. With S S initials hidden inside the band.
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Twelve fancy cut Diamonds for a unique wedding band, set in 18ct yellow gold. One diamond for every year that this couple have been together!
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Five stone brilliant diamond ring, set in a platinum scalloped setting, with hand engraved date and message on the inside of the band.
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A trilogy diamond ring, set in platinum, with hand carved hidden initials – a subtle twist of personalisation to a classic design.
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A remodelled emerald and diamond engagement ring, using the stones from 2 other unworn rings and the engraved shank from the original engagement ring to retain the sentimentality.
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A baguette diamond wedding band, with hand engraved date on the inside.
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Five solitaire diamonds set in 18ct yellow gold, set in a u-ternity style – creating a look that is maximum sparkle and minimum metal!
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An oval diamond solitaire ring set in 18ct rose gold. The perfect surprise for an Australian client!
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An oval diamond engagement ring, set in 18ct yellow gold, with sharpened prongs, a perfectly round tube like band and with hidden ‘R’ and ‘D’ initials hidden in the metalwork.
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An oval diamond engagement ring, with pave diamond halo and band, set in 18ct rose gold, with hand engraved initials on the inside.
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An oval diamond engagement ring, set in 18ct yellow gold, with sharpened prongs, a perfectly round tube like band and with hidden ‘R’ and ‘D’ initials in the metalwork.
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A full diamond wedding band, with a gentle curve to fit neatly around an engagement ring, set in 18ct rose gold. The scallop setting means that more diamond and less metal is seen but it still looks very elegant from the side view.
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A five stone diamond engagement ring, reworked from 2 family rings and set in 18ct yellow gold, with hidden ‘B’ and ‘W’ initials in the metalwork
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An engagement ring featuring a pretty pale blue cushion cut Sapphire, with a diamond halo and diamond band, set in platinum
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This engagement ring is a real feat of craftsmanship – an old cut central diamond, surrounded by a halo of hand cut emeralds, set in an 18ct yellow gold setting, with a tubular band. A matching wedding band to follow…
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A chunky gypsy ring featuring a pretty pink oval ruby sandwiched between a pair of diamonds, in 18ct yellow gold.
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A cushion cut Emerald with two brilliant Diamond side stones, set in 18ct yellow gold, with hidden O & P initials in the metalwork. A beauty of an engagement ring!
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An 18ct yellow gold hinged bangle, with baguette and round diamonds and rubies to spell a daughters name in morse code.
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A pair of matching signet rings for a father and son, hand engraved with their family crest. The ring on the right includes the metal from my clients late wife’s wedding band.
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Mismatched diamonds and sapphires set in a wide 18ct yellow gold band, with a hand engraved message on the inside of the band. 30 stones for a 30th birthday!
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A diamond and sapphire floral motif bracelet, set in 18ct white gold. A pretty bracelet for everyday wearing.
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An oval White Sapphire spun round and redesigned into a chunkier yellow gold half bezel setting – a family stone in a new home.
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Previously an inherited but unworn 5 stone brooch, which we converted into a solitaire pendant and a pair of double diamond studs; both to be worn easily everyday.
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A 0.50ct diamond sitting in an 18ct yellow gold bezel setting and chain
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This medical bracelet was a first for us. A platinum bracelet, with the medical sign in vibrant red enamel on a disc, with a slim 0.7mm sapphire crystal laid on top to protect it, with a halo of diamonds. On the reverse of the disc is the medical details needed in an emergency.
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A vibrant Green Tourmaline in a yellow gold setting – a much deserved self purchase for a work promotion!
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An oval Sapphire and Diamond engagement ring
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A Diamond trilogy engagement ring set in 18ct yellow gold with the happy couples names engraved on the inside the band.
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A sapphire and diamond engagement ring, set in textured platinum, with pave diamond sides. A modern take on a classic design.
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An ‘N’ initial to celebrate a new baby boy – set in 18ct yellow gold, with diamonds and December birthstones and a hand engraved birth date.
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An engagement ring with a radiant cut diamond centre stone, with baguette sapphires and a pave diamond band, set in platinum.
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A four band diamond ring set in 18ct yellow gold, remodelled from two unworn rings to create one spectacular ring.
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A new pale Sapphire with Diamond side stones set in platinum – one diamond from a clients engagement ring and the other one from an inherited ring, that just happened to match perfectly!
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A chunky 18ct yellow gold bangle, set with some old stones that were previously sitting unworn in earrings.
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Three white gold ‘C’ initial pendants – a present to a Mother from her three sons
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A Citrine and Diamond ring – these stones were previously sitting in an unworn brooch, so we polished them up and redesigned them into a very wearable ring.
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An art deco style ring, with a family marquise diamond in the centre, with hand cut tapered sapphires and diamonds, set in platinum.
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An engagement ring with a European cut diamond centre stone, flanked by two tapered baguette diamonds, set in 18ct yellow gold with hand cut S and J hidden initials.
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A Diamond engagement ring, with matching diamond wedding band, curved to fit flush with the engagement ring. Both set in platinum.
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An 18ct yellow gold necklace, set with randomly scattered diamonds. Some of the diamonds are from an old unworn necklace, with a few new ones added in to give a variety of sizes. Worn on a shorter than normal chain so it’s more like a longer choker!
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An engagement ring with an old family cushion cut Sapphire between two brilliant Diamonds, set in 18ct yellow gold.
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An engagement ring, with an oval centre Diamond, with a pave diamond band, set in 18ct yellow gold. With S S initials hidden inside the band.
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Five Aquamarine stones set in scalloped platinum, with a hidden ’50’ carved into the metal – to celebrate a special birthday!
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Five Aquamarine stones set in scalloped platinum, with a hidden ’50’ carved into the metal, to celebrate a special birthday.
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Twelve fancy cut Diamonds for a unique wedding band, set in 18ct yellow gold. One diamond for every year that this couple have been together!
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A spectacle set bracelet with two Diamonds and two Sapphires, set in 18ct white gold. A bracelet to celebrate a 37th wedding anniversary.
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A ‘bubbles’ style ring, with 15 diamonds taken from 3 inherited and unworn rings and transformed into this unique ring with floating diamonds.
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Detachable Diamond drop earrings set in 18ct white gold, designed for wedding earrings. Detachable for a more dress down look.
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Pear, Princess, Marquise and Emerald cut Diamond ring, set in 18ct yellow gold. An unusual twist on an eternity ring to celebrate the birth of a baby girl.
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Five stone brilliant diamond ring, set in a platinum scalloped setting, with hand engraved date and message on the inside of the band.
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Remodelled from an old engagement ring, these matching necklaces each feature a landscape set oval Sapphire and spectacle set Diamonds in the chain.
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A trilogy diamond ring, set in platinum, with hand carved hidden initials – a subtle twist of personalisation to a classic design.
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A remodelled emerald and diamond engagement ring, using the stones from 2 other unworn rings and the engraved shank from the original engagement ring to retain the sentimentality.
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A perfectly sculpted 18ct yellow gold chocolate drop pendant on an 18” chain.
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An 18ct yellow gold ‘M’ pendant, with Sapphire and Ruby, and hand engraved birthday date, for a special 30th birthday!
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Diamond and Emerald spectacle set bracelet, set in 18ct yellow gold. Two pretty Diamonds and one Emerald for a May birthday.
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A baguette diamond wedding band, with hand engraved date on the inside.
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We revitalised these Sapphire and Diamond earrings, that were in a dated yellow gold setting by converting them into a modern rubover 18ct white gold setting. Although the wearer prefers white metal, she cannot wear it in her ears so the reverse side is yellow gold for comfort.
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A diamond circle bangle, set in 18ct yellow gold. A special bangle for a sixtieth birthday.
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Five solitaire diamonds set in 18ct yellow gold, set in a u-ternity style – creating a look that is maximum sparkle and minimum metal!
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An oval diamond solitaire ring set in 18ct rose gold. The perfect surprise for an Australian client!
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Gold ‘P’ an ’S’ initial pendants, perfect worn alone or stacked with favourite charms.
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A classic Ruby and Diamond halo pendant, set in 18ct white gold. A surprise sixtieth birthday present incorporating both daughter’s birthstones.
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A yellow gold ‘bamboo’ stacking ring
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A yellow gold signet ring. A present from the groom to the bride on their wedding day to celebrate her new surname.
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18ct white gold discs, with hand carved polished initials and hand engraved birth dates on the reverse, with a sandblasted background to create the perfect textured contrast.
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Bronze cast tiny baby feet with hand engraved name and date
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Diamond and Emerald spectacle set bracelet, set in 18ct yellow gold. Two pretty Diamonds and one Emerald for a May birthday.
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Sterling silver, hand engraved cufflinks. A selection of 15 pairs made for all the grooms wedding party and family members.
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A white gold ‘chisel’ pendant, with engraving on the reverse. A surprise present for a special wedding anniversary.
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An oval diamond engagement ring, set in 18ct yellow gold, with sharpened prongs, a perfectly round tube like band and with hidden ‘R’ and ‘D’ initials hidden in the metalwork.
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An oval diamond engagement ring, with pave diamond halo and band, set in 18ct rose gold, with hand engraved initials on the inside.
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An oval diamond engagement ring, set in 18ct yellow gold, with sharpened prongs, a perfectly round tube like band and with hidden ‘R’ and ‘D’ initials in the metalwork.
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A gold oval disc pendant with and engraved initials on each side – to celebrate a first anniversary.
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This Aquamarine was previously sitting unworn in a brooch shaped like a spider. We transformed it by adding a diamond and setting it in an 18ct white gold rubover setting to create an easy everyday piece, where the Aquamarine is still the main event.
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A full diamond wedding band, with a gentle curve to fit neatly around an engagement ring, set in 18ct rose gold. The scallop setting means that more diamond and less metal is seen but it still looks very elegant from the side view.
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A five stone diamond engagement ring, reworked from 2 family rings and set in 18ct yellow gold, with hidden ‘B’ and ‘W’ initials in the metalwork
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An engagement ring featuring a pretty pale blue cushion cut Sapphire, with a diamond halo and diamond band, set in platinum
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