Chun Qiu Handcrafts | Original Ore High-Content Emperor Cinnabar Round Beads, Lotus Beads | Ward off Evil, Appease Tai Sui

**One bead, one adornment; one thought, one wish.** A touch of cinnabar red on your wrist is the distillation of millennia of culture, a balm for the soul, a guiding light, a miniature sanctuary connecting heaven and earth. **Ward off negativity, find inner peace, and welcome good fortune naturally.** **Original design, elastic cord cinnabar bracelet, custom-made (please note wrist circumference).** 6mm Emperor Cinnabar round beads \ lotus beads, sterling silver spacer beads, Nanhong agate spacer beads The actual item is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos. (All photos are taken in natural light. Colors may vary depending on equipment, weather, and screen display. Please be aware!) **> Types of Cinnabar** Shuifei Sand, Emperor Sand, Zijin Sand, and Crystal Sand are all high-content quality cinnabar. Their **primary differences lie in color, texture, hardness, and production methods**. **「Shuifei Sand」** **A true red, slightly orangey. Its surface has a warm, matte luster that will become brighter with wear, developing a patina.** The production method involves repeatedly grinding cinnabar into fine particles to form a paste, mixing it with water, letting it settle, and then collecting the upper "turbid liquid." This is then allowed to settle again (the Shuifei purification method), and the bottom cinnabar mud is air-dried and then pressed using ancient techniques. The internal cross-section still reveals uniform, fine mineral flashes. **「Emperor Sand」** **A more vibrant, true red with higher hardness.** The production method involves multiple stages of purification from natural cinnabar ore, including **crushing/grinding/magnetic separation/Shuifei/high polishing**, followed by ancient pressing techniques. Emperor Sand has almost no visible mineral flashes on the surface, but they are present internally. The surface is treated with **high polishing** to achieve a metallic sheen, especially under sunlight, enhancing its metallic quality. **「Zijin Sand」** **A purplish-red color with slightly lower hardness than Emperor Sand.** The production method involves multiple stages from natural cinnabar ore, including **crushing/grinding/screening**, but **without Shuifei purification**. Therefore, the surface is less refined and has scattered small mineral flashes, giving a "starry sky" effect. **「Crystal Sand」** **A purplish-red color, translucent.** Large cinnabar particles are directly chipped from cinnabar ore. Visible crystal grains are clear on the surface, and under light, each particle is transparent, emitting a fluorescent red glow. **> Spring Plowing, Autumn Harvest** **In this world, all things that unfold, all that is poetic, all that is beautiful, often happen naturally, much like the turning of the seasons.** **Learn to slow down, clear your mind, treat life with gentleness, revere the power of time, and allow everything to grow naturally. Like a tree, grow with focus and without fear, developing clear growth rings.** **Our craftsmanship is also like this!!** **> Cinnabar** In the earliest written records, cinnabar was referred to by a single character, "丹" (dān). "丹" is a pictographic character. 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 the extraction of something from a dug mine. This "something" was cinnabar. Because cinnabar is red, often a deep red, "朱" (zhū) also means red. Later, "丹砂" (dānshā - cinnabar) became known as "朱砂" (zhūshā). "丹" and "朱" describe the color, while "砂" describes the shape, referring to irregularly shaped mineral particles. The color of cinnabar is enduring. 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), whose main ingredient is cinnabar. From a Feng Shui perspective, cinnabar is collected from minerals that have absorbed the essence of the sun and moon, thus absorbing the pure energy of heaven and earth. Cinnabar possesses a strong yang energy field. We can observe that jade feels cool to the touch, while cinnabar held in the hand 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 attracting good fortune, changing luck, suppressing malevolent forces, driving away evil spirits, attracting blessings, and accumulating wealth. It carries auspicious meanings of overwhelming good luck, 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 cultivate one's character, nourish the eyes, and nurture the heart. **> Identification** **All cinnabar products in our store are high-content cinnabar with a strong sense of weight. You can use the following methods for identification:** >. Burning cinnabar will turn it black. (Please heat it through an intermediary. It is generally not recommended to directly burn finished products as controlling the time and area is difficult. If it turns black after prolonged heating, it cannot be restored.) >. True cinnabar can draw orangey-red lines on paper. (To avoid damaging the appearance of the finished product, please choose an inconspicuous area to draw the line, or use the complimentary bead for testing.) **> Care** 1. Avoid Corrosives Cinnabar is a mineral and insoluble 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 or blackening of the cinnabar. 3. Avoid High Temperatures The mercury 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 peace of mind. 4. Avoid Collisions with Hard or Sharp Objects Cinnabar has high hardness but is brittle; be careful to prevent drops. 5. How to Clean If you find your cinnabar is dirty, do not soak it in water, as this will alter its original luster! You can gently wipe it a few times with a slightly damp cotton cloth and let it air dry for a while. 6. Oiling for Maintenance Apply a layer of white tea oil or olive oil to the finished product, allowing the surface to absorb the oil, making it more lustrous and clear. After applying oil, seal it in a brocade box, perhaps wrapping it in a layer of plastic wrap to prevent the oil from staining the brocade lining. 7. Frequent Handling Frequently handle the cinnabar jewelry worn on your person with your hands. This allows a very thin layer of oil to adhere to the surface, making it appear more antique and elegant over time. The actual item is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos.