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**One bead, one adornment; one thought, one wish.** Cinnabar, the distillation of millennia of culture, a stabilizer for the soul, a guiding red light, a small temple connecting heaven and earth. **Evil spirits do not approach, a steady heart accomplishes all, good fortune naturally arrives.** Putuo says: Treat yourself kindly, do not get angry, do not try to please others, do not punish yourself for the mistakes of others. Smile gently, walk steadily, let go of gains and losses, cherish what you have, do not disappoint time, do not disappoint yourself. **Original design, entirely handmade braided cord.** Cinnabar Ping An buckle 18mm*7mm + original handmade braided cord (Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains color scheme) **Design Feature: The length of the hanging cord can be freely adjusted.** **In stock, ships within 2 days. Custom orders ship within 3-5 days.** The actual item is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos. (All pictures are taken in natural light. Colors may vary depending on the equipment, weather, and screen display. Please be aware!) **> Categories** 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, slightly orange-toned. The surface has a warm, matte luster, which will become more lustrous with wear, forming a patina.** The production method involves repeatedly grinding cinnabar into fine particles to form a paste, stirring with water, letting it settle, and then collecting the upper "turbid liquid." This is then allowed to settle again (the Shuifei purification method). The cinnabar mud at the bottom is air-dried and then pressed using ancient methods. Even on the cross-section, uniform fine mineral sparkle particles can be seen. **「Emperor Sand」** **The color is more of a true red, brighter, and harder.** The production method involves multiple stages of purification from natural cinnabar ore, including **crushing/grinding/magnetic separation/Shuifei/high polishing**, followed by ancient pressing methods. Emperor Sand has almost no mineral sparkle on the surface, but has it internally. The surface is treated with **high polishing** to create a metallic texture, especially under sunlight, enhancing the metallic feel. **「Purple Gold Sand」** **The color is purplish-red, and the hardness is slightly lower 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 not as refined 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. Crystal grains are clearly visible on the surface. Under light, each particle is transparent and emits a fluorescent red glow. **> Spring Plowing and Autumn Harvest** **In this world, any unfolding, any poetry, 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 the same!!** **> Cinnabar** The earliest textual records mention cinnabar with a single character: "丹" (dān). "丹" is an ideogram. In ancient times, people dug mines, and extracted minerals from 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, Dan Sha was called Zhu Sha. "丹" and "朱" describe the color, and "砂" describes the shape, meaning irregular granular minerals. The color of cinnabar is enduring. Chinese calligraphy and painting are called "丹青" (dān qīng), where "丹" refers to cinnabar. It is an indispensable component of pigments, and the main ingredient of "Eight Treasures Seal Ink" 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 a very strong yang magnetic field. We can observe: jade feels cool in the hand, while cinnabar feels warm. Since ancient times, cinnabar has been used in Daoist rituals such as drawing talismans, consecrating objects, warding off evil, and suppressing malevolent forces. Cinnabar has always been regarded as a supreme item for improving luck, warding off evil, 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 herbal medicine, often used in medical treatments to calm the spirit, detoxify, and alleviate insomnia and excessive dreaming. For those of us living in modern times, owning one or two cinnabar artifacts can also cultivate character, nourish the eyes, and nurture the heart. **> Identification** **All cinnabar products in our store are high-content cinnabar and have 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 it is difficult to control the time and area. Prolonged burning will cause it to turn black and cannot be restored.) >. Genuine cinnabar can draw an orange-red line on paper. (To avoid damaging the appearance of finished products, please scratch in an inconspicuous area or use the complimentary bead for scratching.) **> Maintenance** 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 cause corrosion. 2. Avoid contact with metal objects The mineral elements in cinnabar will absorb metal ions, causing irreversible dulling and blackening of the cinnabar. 3. Avoid high temperatures The mercuric sulfide in cinnabar will only release 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 collision with hard or sharp objects. Cinnabar has high hardness and is brittle, so be careful 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 luster! You can 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 stone surface to absorb the oil, making it more crystal clear and bright. If you apply oil and then seal it in a brocade box, you can wrap it in a layer of 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 a very thin layer of oil to adhere to the stone surface. Over time, it will appear more ancient and elegant. The actual item is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos.