Spring Autumn Handmade | 6mm Raw Ore Purple Gold Sand Imperial Sand | s925 Sterling Silver | New Year

**One bead, one adornment, one thought, one wish.** A touch of cinnabar red on the wrist is the essence of millennia of culture, a stabilizer for the soul, a red light guiding the way, a small temple connecting heaven and earth. **Evil spirits stay away, a steady heart achieves all, good fortune arrives naturally.** **Original design, elastic cord cinnabar bracelet, custom-made (please note wrist circumference).** (All photos are taken in natural light. Colors may vary depending on the equipment, weather, and screen display. The actual product will be even more beautiful, please be aware!) **> Material** 6mm High Content Purple Gold Sand \ Imperial Sand s925 Sterling Silver **> Categories** Water-ground sand, Imperial sand, Purple gold sand, and Crystal sand all belong to high-content quality cinnabar. Their **main differences lie in color, texture, hardness, and production methods**. **「Water-ground Sand」** **True red of Chinese red, with a slight orange hue. The surface has a warm, matte luster that will become brighter with wear, forming a patina.** The production method involves repeatedly grinding fine cinnabar particles into a paste, stirring with water, and collecting the upper "turbid liquid" after settling. It is then allowed to settle again (i.e., purified by water-grinding). The bottom cinnabar mud is air-dried and then pressed using ancient methods. Uniform fine mineral sparkle particles can still be seen on the internal cross-section. **「Imperial Sand」** **The color is closer to true red, with a brighter hue and higher hardness.** The production method involves gradually purifying natural raw cinnabar ore through multiple processes such as **crushing/grinding/magnetic separation/water-grinding/high polishing**, and then pressing it using ancient methods. Imperial sand has almost no surface mineral sparkle, but has mineral sparkle internally. The surface is treated with **high polishing** to achieve a metallic texture, especially under sunlight, where the metallic feel is maximized. **「Purple Gold Sand」** **The color is closer to purplish-red, with slightly lower hardness than Imperial sand.** The production method involves multiple processes such as **crushing/grinding/screening** from natural raw 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 the cinnabar ore. The crystals are clearly visible on the surface, and they emit a fluorescent red glow under light, appearing transparent. **> Spring Plowing and Autumn Harvest** **In this world, any unfolding, any poetic moment, any beautiful thing, 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, focused and fearless, growing clear annual rings.** **Our craftsmanship is just the same!!** **> Cinnabar** In the earliest written records, cinnabar was referred to by a single character, "丹" (dān). "丹" is an ideogram. Ancient miners dug wells, and extracted minerals from within the wells. Thus, the character "丹" is actually the character "井" (jǐng, well) with a dot in the middle, signifying something extracted from a mine. This something is cinnabar. Because cinnabar is red, mostly a deep red, "朱" (zhū) also means red. Later, cinnabar was called "朱砂" (zhūshā). "丹" and "朱" describe the color, and "砂" describes the shape, meaning irregular granular minerals. The color of cinnabar is long-lasting. Chinese calligraphy and painting are called "丹青" (dānqīng), where "丹" refers to cinnabar. It is an indispensable component of "Eight Treasures Seal Paste," whose main ingredient is also cinnabar. From a Feng Shui perspective, cinnabar is collected from minerals that gather the essence of the sun and moon. It absorbs the positive energy of heaven and earth, thus cinnabar possesses an extremely strong yang magnetic field. We can observe that jade feels cool to the touch, while cinnabar feels warm. Since ancient times, cinnabar has been used in various Taoist practices such as drawing talismans, consecration, warding off evil, and suppressing malevolent influences. Cinnabar has always been regarded as a supreme item for enhancing luck, changing fortune, 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 substance, often used in medicinal treatments for calming the spirit, detoxification, and alleviating 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 through an intermediary. It is generally not recommended to burn the finished product directly, as it is difficult to control the time and area. If heated for too long and it turns black, it cannot be restored.) . Real 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 to draw.) **> Care** **If cinnabar jewelry does not have metal, wood, or plant-based accessories (such as Bodhi seeds), 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 get the braided cord wet. After cleaning, it 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 and blackening of the cinnabar. 3. Avoid High Temperatures The mercuric sulfide in cinnabar's composition will only be released at temperatures of 380 degrees Celsius. Therefore, as long as cinnabar jewelry is kept away from high-temperature environments, it can be worn 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 that the cinnabar is dirty, do not soak it in water, as this will alter its original brilliance! 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 surface to absorb the oil, making it more lustrous and bright. If you apply oil and then seal it in a brocade box, you can wrap it with a common plastic wrap 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, allowing the surface to absorb a thin layer of oil. Over time, it will become more antique and elegant. The actual product is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos.