Spring Autumn Handcrafts | High-Content Cinnabar | 10mm Emperor Sand Bead Pendant Sandalwood Bracelet | Good Luck Charm

Life is like a dream A shallow liking A quiet listening The purest joy in the mortal world A bead, a charm, a thought, a wish. A touch of cinnabar red on the wrist is the condensation of thousands of years of culture, a stabilizer for the soul, a red light guiding the way, and a small temple connecting heaven and earth. Evil spirits do not approach, a steady heart leads to success, and good fortune comes naturally. Original design, elastic cord cinnabar bracelet, custom style (please note wrist circumference). 10mm Emperor Sand bead pendant + one 6mm bead + three 4mm beads 6mm sandalwood bead One item in stock, ships within 2 days. Custom orders take 3-5 days to ship. (All photos are taken in natural light. Colors may vary depending on the equipment, weather, and screen display. Please be aware!) > Category Shuifei Sand, Emperor Sand, Purple Gold Sand, and Crystal Sand are all high-content quality cinnabar. Their **main differences lie in color, texture, hardness, and production methods**. "Shuifei Sand" **True red, with a slight orange undertone. The surface has a warm, matte finish that becomes brighter with wear, forming a patina.** The production method involves repeatedly grinding fine cinnabar particles into a paste, stirring with water, letting it settle, and collecting the upper "turbid liquid." This is then allowed to settle again (the water-grinding purification method). The cinnabar mud at the bottom is air-dried and then pressed using ancient methods. The cross-section reveals fine, uniform mineral sparkle particles. "Emperor Sand" **The color is closer to true red, with a brighter hue and higher hardness.** The production method involves multiple processes such as crushing, grinding, magnetic separation, water grinding, and high polishing from natural cinnabar ore to gradually purify it, then pressing it using ancient methods. Emperor Sand has almost no visible mineral sparkle on the surface, but has it internally. The surface is treated with a **high-polishing** process to achieve a metallic texture, especially under sunlight, giving it a full metallic feel. "Purple Gold Sand" **The color is purplish-red, and the hardness is slightly lower than Emperor Sand.** The production method involves multiple processes such as crushing, grinding, and screening from natural cinnabar ore, 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" **The color is purplish-red and translucent.** Large cinnabar particles are directly chipped from cinnabar ore. The crystal particles are clearly visible on the surface, and under light, each particle is transparent, emitting a fluorescent red glow. > Spring Plowing and Autumn Harvest **Everything in this world that unfolds, that is poetic, 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 let everything grow naturally, like a tree, growing with focus and without fear, forming clear growth rings.** **Our handicrafts are just like this!!** > Cinnabar The earliest written records refer to cinnabar with a single character, "丹" (dān). "丹" is an ideogram. In ancient times, miners would dig shafts and extract minerals from them. Thus, the character "丹" is essentially the character "井" (jǐng, well) with a dot in the middle, signifying something extracted from a dug mine, which is cinnabar. Because cinnabar is red, mostly a deep red, "朱" (zhū) also means red. Later, cinnabar was called "朱砂" (zhūshā), with "丹" and "朱" describing the color, and "砂" describing the shape, meaning irregular granular minerals. Cinnabar's color is permanent. Chinese calligraphy and painting are called "丹青" (dānqīng), where "丹" refers to cinnabar. An indispensable pigment in "Eight Treasures Ink Pad" is also primarily cinnabar. From a Feng Shui perspective, cinnabar is collected from minerals that gather the essence of the sun and moon, absorbing the positive energy of heaven and earth. Therefore, cinnabar possesses a very strong Yang energy magnetic field. We can observe that jade feels cool in the hand, while cinnabar feels warm. Since ancient times, cinnabar has been used in Taoist rituals for drawing talismans, consecrating objects, warding off evil, and suppressing malevolent influences. Cinnabar has always been regarded as a supreme item for improving luck, suppressing evil, driving away ghosts, attracting blessings, and accumulating wealth. It carries auspicious meanings of great fortune, prosperity, and well-being. The "Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing" lists cinnabar as a superior herbal medicine, often used in treatments to calm the spirit, detoxify, and alleviate insomnia and excessive dreaming. Living in modern times, owning one or two cinnabar artifacts can also cultivate one's character, refresh the eyes, and soothe 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 the time and area cannot be controlled. If it turns black after prolonged heating, it cannot be restored.) >. Real cinnabar can draw orange-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 to draw the line.) > Maintenance **If cinnabar jewelry does not have metal or plant-based components (such as wood, bamboo, bodhi seeds, etc.), it can be lightly exposed to water, but it is not suitable for prolonged soaking, as this will affect its luster.** **It is not recommended to expose braided cord styles to water. After cleaning, they should be air-dried before wearing, as wearing damp cords can lead to excessive moisture, which is not good for the body.** 1. Avoid Corrosion Cinnabar is a mineral and does not dissolve in water, but 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 mercuric sulfide in cinnabar will only be released 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 the cinnabar is dirty, do not soak it in water, as this will alter its original luster! You can wipe it a few times with a slightly damp cotton cloth and let it air dry for a while. 6. Oiling Method for Maintenance Apply a layer of white tea oil or olive oil to the finished product, allowing the stone surface to absorb the oil, making it more lustrous and clear. If applying oil, seal it in a brocade box, perhaps wrapping it in plastic wrap to prevent the oil from staining the brocade lining. 7. Frequent Handling Frequently handle the cinnabar jewelry worn on your body with your hands, allowing a very thin layer of oil to adhere to the stone surface. Over time, it will appear more antique and elegant. The actual item is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos.