One of my favorite things is old illustrations of semi-precious stones. We lost something when they started using photos.

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incredibly niche and fascinating 

I am here for this 🫡

We lost something when we decided photos should match objective reality certainly. This stuff is lovely

Very nice! I love detailed drawings like this of botany or animals too 😍

I just got back from visiting Teylers Museum. If you’re ever in Haarlem (the Netherlands) I’m quite sure you’ll have the best time there, based on this cast.

I totally get what you mean! These old illustrations have a charm that photos just can't capture. There's something so magical about the detailed hand - drawn lines and the artist's interpretation of these semi - precious stones. It's like they're telling a story that goes beyond just what the stones look like. Thanks for sharing this nostalgic view!