Spring & Autumn Handcrafts | Zijin Sand Scroll Pattern Prism Bead Bracelet | Zodiac Year

**Original design, handmade braided cinnabar bracelet, custom order, please note your wrist circumference.** High-content Zijin Sand from Xiangxi + S925 frosted silver beads In stock, adjustable, ships within 2 days. **Custom orders accepted, cord color can be specified. Ships within 3-5 days.** (All photos are taken in natural light. Colors may vary due to different equipment, weather conditions, and screen displays. Please be aware!) **> Types of Cinnabar** Water-ground Sand, Imperial Sand, Zijin Sand, and Crystal Sand are all high-content quality cinnabar. Their **primary differences lie in color, texture, hardness, and production methods.** **"Water-ground Sand"** **A true red with a slight orange undertone. Its surface has a warm, matte finish that becomes glossier with wear, developing a patina.** The production method involves repeatedly grinding fine cinnabar particles into a paste, mixing with water, allowing it to settle, and then collecting the upper "turbid liquid." This is then left to settle again (the water-grinding purification method). The bottom cinnabar mud is air-dried and then pressed using ancient techniques. Even on a cross-section, uniform, fine mineral sparkle particles can be seen. **"Imperial Sand"** **A brighter, truer red with higher hardness.** The production method involves multiple stages of purification from natural cinnabar ore, including **crushing/grinding/magnetic separation/water-grinding/high polishing**, followed by ancient pressing techniques. Imperial Sand has almost no visible mineral sparkle on the surface, but it is present internally. The surface is treated with a **high-polishing** process to achieve a metallic sheen, especially under sunlight, enhancing its metallic luster. **"Zijin Sand"** **A purplish-red color with slightly lower hardness than Imperial Sand.** The production method involves multiple stages from natural cinnabar ore, including **crushing/grinding/screening**, but **without water-grinding purification**. Therefore, the surface is not as fine and has scattered small mineral sparkle particles, giving a "starry sky" effect. **"Crystal Sand"** **A purplish-red color, translucent.** Large cinnabar particles are directly chipped from the cinnabar ore. Large crystal particles are clearly visible on the surface, appearing transparent under light and emitting a fluorescent red glow. **> Spring Plowing, Autumn Harvest** **In this world, all that unfolds, all that is poetic, all that is beautiful, often happens naturally, just like the changing seasons.** **Learn to slow down, clear your mind, treat life with gentleness, respect the power of time, and allow everything to grow naturally, like a tree, growing with focus and fearlessness, developing clear growth rings.** **Our craftsmanship is the same!!** **> Cinnabar** The earliest written records refer to cinnabar with a single character, "丹" (dān). "丹" is an ideogram. Ancient miners would dig shafts, and from these shafts, they would extract minerals. Thus, the character "丹" is essentially the character "井" (jǐng, well) with a dot in the middle, signifying something extracted from a mine shaft. This substance was cinnabar. Because cinnabar is red, often a deep red, "朱" (zhū) also means red. Later, "丹砂" (dānshā) became known as "朱砂" (zhūshā). "丹" and "朱" describe the color, and "砂" describes the shape, referring to irregularly shaped mineral particles. Cinnabar's color is permanent. Chinese calligraphy and painting are known as "丹青" (dānqīng), where "丹" refers to cinnabar. It is also an indispensable component of "八宝印泥" (bābǎo yìnní, eight-treasure ink paste). From a Feng Shui perspective, cinnabar is collected from minerals that have absorbed the essence of the sun and moon, thus absorbing the positive energy of heaven and earth. Therefore, cinnabar possesses a strong yang energy magnetic field. We can observe that jade feels cool to the touch, while cinnabar feels warm. Since ancient times, cinnabar has been used in Taoist rituals for drawing talismans, consecrating objects, warding off evil, and suppressing negative energies. Cinnabar has always been regarded as a supreme item for improving luck, suppressing evil, driving away malevolent spirits, attracting blessings, and accumulating wealth. It carries auspicious meanings of great fortune, prosperity, and well-being. The "Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing" (Classic of Materia Medica) lists cinnabar as a superior herb, often used in medicinal treatments for calming the spirit, detoxifying, and alleviating insomnia and excessive dreaming. Living in modern times, owning one or two cinnabar artifacts can also help cultivate one's character, nurture the eyes, and soothe the heart. **> Authentication** **All cinnabar products in our store are high-content cinnabar with a strong sense of weight. You can use the following methods for authentication:** >. Burning cinnabar will turn it black. (Please heat it indirectly. It is generally not recommended to burn finished products directly, as it is difficult to control the time and area. If it turns black after prolonged heating, it cannot be restored.) >. Real cinnabar can draw an orangey-red line on paper. (To avoid damaging the appearance of the finished product, please draw a line in an inconspicuous area or use the complimentary bead for testing.) **> Care** 1. Avoid Corrosion Cinnabar is a mineral and does not dissolve in water. However, frequent contact with chemicals such as soap and shower gel can corrode cinnabar. 2. Avoid Contact with Metal Objects The mineral elements in cinnabar can absorb metal ions, causing irreversible dulling and blackening of the cinnabar. 3. Avoid High Temperatures The mercuric sulfide in cinnabar only releases at temperatures of 380 degrees Celsius. Therefore, as long as you avoid exposing cinnabar jewelry to high-temperature environments, you can wear it with confidence. 4. Avoid Collisions with Hard or Sharp Objects Cinnabar has high hardness but is brittle, so be careful to prevent drops. 5. How to Clean If you find your cinnabar is dirty, do not soak it in water, as this can alter its original luster! You can gently wipe it a few times with a slightly damp cotton cloth and let it air dry. 6. Oiling for Maintenance Apply a layer of white tea oil or olive oil to the finished product. Allow the stone surface to absorb the oil, making it more lustrous and clear. If you apply oil and then seal it in a brocade box, you can wrap it in a common plastic film to prevent the oil from staining the brocade box lining. 7. Frequent Handling Frequently handle the cinnabar jewelry worn on your body with your hands. This allows a very thin layer of oil to adhere to the stone surface, making it appear more ancient and elegant over time. The actual item is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos.