Spring Autumn Handcraft | High-Content Cinnabar | 4mm Purple Gold Sand Fu Character Charm | Black Agate Point | Thin Style | Luck Enhancement

Life is like a dream Lightly like Quietly listen 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 thousand-year 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 stable mind achieves everything, and good fortune comes naturally. Original design, elastic cord cinnabar bracelet, custom-made (please note wrist circumference). 4mm Purple Gold Sand beads + Sand Gold Fu character charm 3mm Natural Black Agate Point, 4mm White Crystal In stock, ships within 2 days. Custom orders ship within 3-5 days. Thin cinnabar bracelet, exquisite, simple, elegant, looks even better layered! Also very beautiful and elegant as an anklet. (All photos are taken in natural light. Colors may vary due to different equipment, weather, and screen displays. Please be aware!) > Categories 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 manufacturing methods**. **"Water-ground Sand"** A true Chinese red, with a slight orange hue. The surface has a warm matte finish that becomes shinier with wear, forming a patina. The manufacturing process involves repeatedly grinding fine cinnabar particles into a paste, mixing 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 compressed using ancient methods. Evenly distributed fine mineral sparkles can be seen in the cross-section. **"Emperor Sand"** A more vibrant true red with higher hardness. The manufacturing process involves crushing/grinding/magnetic separation/water-grinding/high-polishing of natural cinnabar ore through multiple stages of purification, followed by ancient compression methods. Emperor sand has almost no mineral sparkles on the surface, but has them internally. The surface is high-polished to achieve a metallic texture, especially in sunlight, enhancing its metallic sheen. **"Purple Gold Sand"** A purplish-red color with slightly lower hardness than Emperor sand. The manufacturing process involves crushing/grinding/screening of natural cinnabar ore through multiple stages, but **without water-grinding purification**. Therefore, the surface is less refined and has scattered small mineral sparkles, giving a "starry sky" effect. **"Crystal Sand"** A purplish-red color, translucent. Large cinnabar particles are directly chipped from cinnabar ore. The crystal particles are clearly visible on the surface. Under light, they are transparent and emit a fluorescent red glow. > Spring Plowing and Autumn Harvest All things in this world that unfold, that are poetic, that are beautiful, often happen naturally, just like the changing seasons. Learn to slow down, empty your mind, treat life with gentleness, revere the power of time, and let everything grow naturally, like a tree, focused and fearless, growing clear annual rings. Our handicrafts are also like this!! > Cinnabar In the earliest documented records, cinnabar was referred to by a single character, "丹" (dān). "丹" is a hieroglyphic character. Ancient miners dug wells to extract minerals from the earth. Thus, the character "丹" is actually the character "井" (jǐng, well) with a dot in the middle, signifying something extracted from a mined well, which is cinnabar. Because cinnabar is red, often 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, referring to irregular granular minerals. The color of cinnabar is permanent. Chinese calligraphy and painting are called "丹青" (dānqīng), where "丹" refers to cinnabar. Cinnabar is an indispensable ingredient in "eight treasures 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 has an extremely strong positive 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 such as drawing talismans, consecration, warding off evil, and suppressing malevolent influences. Cinnabar has always been regarded as a supreme item for luck enhancement, warding off evil, attracting blessings, and accumulating wealth. It carries auspicious meanings of good fortune, wealth, and well-being. The "Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing" (Classic of Materia Medica) lists cinnabar as a superior herbal medicine, often used for its properties 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, nurture the eyes, and soothe the heart. > Identification All cinnabar products in this 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 directly burn finished products as the time and extent cannot be controlled. Once blackened, it cannot be restored.) . Real cinnabar can draw orange-red lines on paper. (To avoid damaging the appearance of finished products, please draw on inconspicuous areas or use the gifted beads to draw.) > Maintenance If cinnabar jewelry does not have metal or plant-based accessories (such as wood, bamboo, bodhi seeds...), it can be lightly exposed to water but should not be soaked for extended periods, as this can affect its luster. It is not recommended to get water on braided string bracelets. After washing, they should be air-dried before wearing, as damp strings 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 like soap and shower gel can corrode cinnabar. 2. Avoid Contact with Metal The mineral elements in cinnabar can absorb metal ions, causing irreversible dulling and 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 and brittle texture; 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 brilliance! You can gently wipe it a few times with a slightly damp cotton cloth, and it will be fine after being left 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 crystal clear and bright. After applying oil, if sealing it in a brocade box, you can wrap it in 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 acquire a very thin layer of oil. Over time, it will become more ancient, simple, and elegant. The actual product is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos.