Unpolished Collection

Peridot. The specimens at top right and middle right are polished and the specimens at left are in their natural state. Peridot is a variety of the mineral olivine (magnesium iron silicate)

Ashanti stool taken from the Palace of King Prempei at Kumasi during the 3rd Ashanti War, 1896 (c). Carved dark wood, unpolished

Just write
Spilled ink flying above inkwell in a spiraling splash with tiny drops and flying pen on a light background. Still life with writer workplace. Creative writing concept

What to write
Spilled ink flying above inkwell in a splash in form of a question mark on a light background. Still life with writer workplace. Creative writing concept. Dynamic shot with frozen motion

SK_0661
Flower Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view Editorial Creative Vegetable Edible Bark Food and Drink Garden Lifestyle Many Rural Rustic Soil Mixed varieties Orientation - Vertical

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Flower Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view Orientation - Horizontal orientation Editorial Creative Vegetable Edible Food

SK_0659
Flower Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view Orientation - Horizontal orientation Editorial Creative Vegetable Edible Bark Food

JN_0144
Alcea rosea Hollyhock Pink subject

Field maple, Acer campestre. A single golden autumn leaf caught on hawthorn branches
0014 Field maple, Acer campestre. A single golden autumn leaf caught on hawthorn branches

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Urtica dioica Colour Nobody Daytime Editorial Growing Outdoor Plant View - Side view Foliage Leaf View - Front view Close-up Garden Cottage garden plant Mixed varieties Rustic Group Orientation

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variety not identified Colour Nobody Daytime Editorial Growing Outdoor Plant View - Side view Foliage Leaf View - Front view Graphic Close-up Flowering season - Summer Garden Garden border Pattern

CS_C08-2976
Verbena bonariensis Verbena / Brazilian verbena Purple subject

CL_0161
Pterocephalus lasiospermus seedhead still life studio shot Close-up View - Front view View - Side view Orientation - Vertical orientation One Creative Rare / Endangered Perennial Monochrome Colour

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Rosa - variety not identified Rose Red subject Green b/g

Five unpolished emerald rocks, close up

Uncut diamond C013 / 9277
Uncut diamond. Close-up of a woman holding a large uncut (rough) diamond. Photographed at Gokhran, the Russian State Precious Metals and Gems Repository, Moscow, Russia

Semi Precious Stone F003 / 9015
Semi Precious Stone

Sodalite. The larger specimens are in their natural state, the two smaller specimens have been polished. Sodalite is a rare silicate (sodium aluminium silicate chloride) mineral

Quartz. The specimen at bottom is in its natural state the other specimens have been polished. Quartz is a form of silica (silicon dioxide). It is colourless and transparent when pure

Ruby. The specimen at top has been polished the specimen at bottom is in its natural state. Ruby is a variety of corundum (aluminium oxide)

Tourmaline. The specimen at bottom left is in its natural state, the other specimens have been polished. Tourmaline is a silicate mineral that can occur in several colours

Amber. The smaller pieces have been polished, the two larger pieces are unpolished. The amber at bottom right has an insect fossilised in it

Citrine. Cut and polished specimens are at top right, a polished specimen is at bottom left and specimens in their natural state are at bottom right and centre

Fluorite. The specimens at bottom right and middle right are in their natural form, the specimen at centre had been polished and all the other specimens have been cut and polished

Opal. The specimens at top right and middle right are polished and the specimens at left are in their natural state. Opal is a form of hydrous silicon oxide

Amethyst. The specimen at left is in its natural state, the specimen at bottom right has been polished and the specimen at top right had been cut and polished

Blue lace agate. Cut and polished specimens are at top left, polished specimens are at right and a specimen in its natural state is at bottom left

Platinum nugget. Platinum is a rare precious metal, sometimes found in this nugget form in nature. It is used in the chemical industry as a catalyst, and in jewellery

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"Unpolished: Embracing the Raw Beauty of Peridot and Ashanti Stool" In a world obsessed with perfection, there is an undeniable allure in embracing the unpolished. Just like the vibrant green hues of peridot gemstones, untouched by artificial enhancements, we find beauty in their raw form. A glimpse into history takes us to the Palace of King Prempei, where an Ashanti stool stands proudly. Its weathered surface tells tales of power and resilience, reminding us that imperfections can be a testament to strength. Sometimes words fail to capture what our eyes behold. SK_0661, SK_0660, and SK_0659 – a series of enigmatic photographs that invite contemplation. They speak volumes without uttering a single word; they leave room for interpretation and personal connection. Nature itself offers unpolished wonders too. JN_0144 captures a solitary golden autumn leaf caught delicately on hawthorn branches. It reminds us that even amidst change and decay, there is grace in letting go. CS_C08-0625, CS_C08-0622, CS_C08-2976 – three glimpses into untamed landscapes that beckon exploration. These captivating images remind us that nature's rawness holds secrets waiting to be discovered if we dare venture beyond our comfort zones. So what should we write about these unpolished treasures? Perhaps it's not about finding perfect words but rather allowing ourselves to be captivated by their inherent authenticity. Let them inspire introspection or spark conversations about embracing imperfection as part of life's tapestry. In this fast-paced world where everything seems polished and filtered for public consumption, let us celebrate the unvarnished moments – those fragments left untouched by societal expectations or personal insecurities. For within them lies true beauty waiting patiently to be acknowledged and cherished.