Spring Autumn Handmade | Original 4mm High-Content Emperor Sand, 6mm Crystal Sand, Ice Jade Beads, Auspicious Fine Bracelet

**One bead, one adornment; one thought, one wish.** A touch of cinnabar red on your wrist is the distillation of millennia of culture, a stabilizer for the soul, a red light guiding the way, and 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 your wrist circumference).** The actual item is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos. **> Material** 4mm high-content Emperor Sand, 6mm high-content Crystal Sand, Ice Jade Abacus Beads (All photos are taken in natural light. Colors may vary depending on the equipment, weather, and screen display. Please be aware!) **> Types of Cinnabar** Water-ground 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**. **「Water-ground Sand」** **True Chinese red, with a slight orange undertone. 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, letting it settle, and collecting the upper "turbid liquid." It is then allowed to settle again for purification (the water-grinding method). The cinnabar mud at the bottom is air-dried and then pressed using ancient methods. Fine mineral flashes can still be seen in the cross-section. **「Emperor Sand」** **The color is closer to true red, with a brighter hue and higher hardness.** The production method involves purifying natural cinnabar ore through multiple processes such as **crushing/grinding/magnetic separation/water-grinding/high polishing**, followed by ancient pressing methods. Emperor Sand has almost no visible mineral flashes on the surface, but has them internally. The surface is treated with **high polishing** to achieve a metallic luster, especially under sunlight, enhancing its 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/screening** from natural cinnabar ore, but **without water-grinding purification**. Therefore, the surface is not as fine and has scattered small mineral flashes, giving a "starry sky" effect. **「Crystal Sand」** **The color is purplish-red and translucent.** Large cinnabar particles are directly chipped from the cinnabar ore. Large crystal particles are clearly visible on the surface. When illuminated, each particle is transparent, emitting a fluorescent red glow. **> Spring Plowing and Autumn Harvest** **Everything that unfolds, everything poetic, everything beautiful in this world, 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 growth 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. In ancient times, miners would dig shafts and extract minerals from within. Thus, the character "丹" is essentially the character "井" (jǐng, well) with a dot in the middle, signifying the extraction of something from a mine shaft. This something was cinnabar. Because cinnabar is red, often a deep red, "朱" (zhū) also means red. Later, "丹砂" (dānshā, red sand) became known as "朱砂" (zhūshā, cinnabar). "丹" and "朱" describe the color, while "砂" describes the shape, referring to irregular granular minerals. 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). 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 to the touch, while cinnabar feels warm. Since ancient times, cinnabar has been used in various Taoist practices such as drawing talismans, consecrating objects, warding off evil, and suppressing malevolent forces. Cinnabar has always been regarded as a supreme item for enhancing 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 nerves, detoxifying, and alleviating insomnia and excessive dreaming. Living in modern times, owning one or two cinnabar artifacts can also cultivate one's character and soothe the eyes and mind. **> 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 indirectly. It is generally not recommended to burn finished products directly, as controlling the time and area is difficult. If it turns black after prolonged heating, it cannot be restored.) >. True cinnabar can draw an orangey-red line on paper. (To avoid damaging the appearance of the finished product, please draw on an inconspicuous area or use the complimentary bead for testing.) **> Care** **If cinnabar jewelry does not have metal, wood, or plant-based components (such as Bodhi seeds), it can be lightly exposed to water, but it is not suitable for prolonged soaking, as this can affect its luster.** **It is not recommended to expose braided cord bracelets to water. After cleaning, they should be air-dried before wearing, as damp cords can lead to excessive moisture, which is not beneficial for the body.** 1. Avoid Corrosion Cinnabar is a mineral and is 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 mercuric sulfide component of cinnabar only releases 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 is hard but brittle; handle with care to prevent drops. 5. How to Clean If you find that your cinnabar is dirty, do not soak it in water, as this will alter its original brilliance! You can gently wipe it a few times with a slightly damp cotton cloth, and it will be fine after a period of drying. 6. Oiling for Maintenance Apply a layer of white tea oil or olive oil to the finished product. Allow 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 in a layer of 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. This allows a 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.