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Yes, there is such a thing as 18-karat. The term describes metal that is 75 percent pure gold, with the remaining 25 percent being an alloy like aluminum, copper, nickel, iron or zinc. On 1stDibs, find a variety of gold jewelry and decorative objects.

The component that holds a pendant is called a bail, or bale. Bales are generally placed in the center of a necklace. Shop pendant necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

Yes, clip-on earrings are still a thing. Some makers continue to produce earrings with clip-on backs to suit the needs of those without pierced ears or who want jewelry that is easy to put on and take off. In addition, many people continue to wear antique and vintage clip-ons. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of clip-on earrings.

Yes, some people consider Cartier buffs a Detroit thing. The association between Michigan's largest city and Cartier's buffalo horn sunglasses comes from the many Detroit-area rappers who have sported and rapped about the eyewear. They include the likes of Tee Grizzley, Big Sean and Royce da 5'9". Although buffs are linked to Detroit, they have also come to be connected to hip-hop culture as a whole. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Cartier sunglasses.

Yes, 21 karat gold is real gold and is made of 21 parts gold and four parts other metals. 21 karat gold is usually mixed with copper, zinc, silver, palladium and nickel to increase durability. You’ll find a wide variety of 21 karat gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Yes, Cartier gold is a real thing. The French luxury fashion house's yellow, rose and white gold jewelry is made of genuine 18-karat gold. In addition, Cartier produces jewelry out of platinum and adorns its pieces with real diamonds, sapphires, rubies and other precious gemstones. Shop a large collection of Cartier gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Yes, Ed Hardy is still a thing. Don Ed Hardy officially retired from tattoo art in the 2000s but did continue to paint. His classic and contemporary work appears on apparel and accessories produced by the Ed Hardy brand through a licensing agreement. Explore a collection of Ed Hardy art on 1stDibs.

Here are some interesting things about Audrey Flack's work. First, she became known for her Photorealist paintings and was one of the first artists to use photographs as the basis for paintings. The Photorealist genre, taking its cues from Pop art, incorporates depictions of the real and the regular, from advertisements to cars to cosmetics. In this vein, Flack's photography, prints and paintings involve everyday household items like tubes of lipstick, perfume bottles, Hispanic Madonnas and fruit. These inanimate objects often disturb or crowd the pictorial space, which is frequently composed as a table-top still life. Also, she often brought in actual accounts of history into her Photorealist paintings, such as in World War II (“Vanitas”) and Kennedy Motorcade. Women were another regular subject of her Photorealist paintings. Shop a collection of Audrey Flack art on 1stDibs.

Christo and Jeanne-Claude wrapped things as a way of creating art. They took everyday objects and bound them in order to take away their functionality. In addition, they sought to preserve the items, similarly to the way the Ancient Egyptians did mummies. You'll find a variety of Christo and Jeanne-Claude art on 1stDibs.

There are many different types of finishes that can be used on wood furniture. Linseed oil, also known as flaxseed oil, is one of the most popular treatments in the world to use on wood furniture. Shop a range of antique and vintage wood furniture with different finishes on 1stDibs.

Square decanters are used for holding liquids, usually spirits. They include a stopper that creates an airtight seal to preserve the freshness of whatever you pour into it. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of decanters from some of the world’s top sellers.

A T square is a technical apparatus used as a guide for drawing straight lines on a drafting table. It is primarily used by architects, engineers, and builders. It is called a T square as it resembles the letter T.

A square diamond is sometimes known as a princess-cut diamond. Princess-cut diamonds have only been in their current form since the 1960s, making them a relatively new diamond shape. The beauty, flair, and edge of a square diamond are well-known. Shop a range of antique and vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.

Emeralds are frequently cut into squares due to their properties. Because they are brittle, the gemstones benefit from stronger rectangular and square shapes. Also, these cuts tend to hide the natural blemishes found in many emeralds. Shop a large selection of emerald gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.

A square scarf can also be called a shawl. They can be draped over the shoulders or wrapped around the neck for decorative purposes. The shawls made of wool or cashmere are also used to keep oneself warm. On 1stDibs, shop vintage shawls from top fashion boutiques around the world.