Cherry Blossom Agate, Lotus Purple, Bracelet Core, Round Plaque, Paperweight, Desk Ornament, Unadorned Plaque, Collection, Display Piece, One-of-a-kind, Gift

**◈ Designer's Notes** **Bracelet Core** After natural ore is processed and polished into a bracelet, the circular piece of ore from the center is called a **"bracelet core"**. If the core is of good quality, following the principle of **"good jade needs no carving"**, it is made into a circular **unadorned plaque** ornament, symbolizing **peace and prosperity, and complete fulfillment**. Its substantial weight also makes it suitable as a **paperweight**, showcasing personal taste in study decor. From countless bracelet cores in vast factories, the designer has **personally selected 2 pieces of lotus purple cherry blossom agate** with reverence and high standards. The gemstone boasts a moist, lotus-purple translucence, with **clusters of white cherry blossoms scattered across it**, flowing with agate's classic **ice-pink swirling patterns**. The aesthetic is romantic and beautiful, captivating to behold and appreciate. **Natural ore gathers the spiritual light of heaven and earth, and the essence of sun and moon. Its mineral inclusions, stone patterns, etc., are not flaws, but await a destined owner who cherishes, understands, and connects with them.** **Only these 2 pieces await their destined owners of wisdom, auspiciousness, and good fortune ^^** **Bracelet Core** When natural ore is processed into various accessories, priority is given to pieces that can be made into bracelets to maximize the ore's value, as bracelets require large, intact sections of the ore. Ore pieces remaining after bracelet production are often irregular in shape and are colloquially known as "scrap material"; the circular piece from the center of the bracelet is called the "bracelet core." The diameter of the bracelet core is the inner diameter of the bracelet, approximately 40-70mm. The thickness of the bracelet core is the thickness of the bracelet, approximately 5-50mm. The substantial volume of the bracelet core can largely showcase the ore's natural colors and patterns. Therefore, it is prioritized for design as a jade plaque. If the gemstone quality is excellent, following the principle of "good jade needs no carving," it is presented as a circular unadorned plaque, suitable as a display piece or, due to its weight, as a paperweight. If it has carving value, it is then carved into various types of plaques. If the bracelet core is unsuitable for making a jade plaque, it is then evaluated for grinding into a cabochon or smaller bead ornaments. **Paperweight** A paperweight, also known as a desk ornament, is a small object used to hold down papers, preventing them from being blown away by the wind during writing or reading. Paperweights come in various materials, such as jade, stone, or metal, and diverse shapes and styles, ranging from simple and unadorned to fashionable and exquisite. Thus, paperweights not only serve a practical function; exquisite paperweights are considered collectibles and are desk decorations that showcase personal style and taste. **Cherry Blossom Agate** Cherry blossom agate is a variety within the agate family, found exclusively in Madagascar, and has emerged as a popular gemstone in recent years. Formed over hundreds of millions of years as magma flowed through the seabed and gradually settled and solidified over time, cherry blossom agate features crystal formations resembling flowers, hence its name. Each piece is unique and unrepeatable, a treasure bestowed by nature. Cherry blossom agate commonly appears in white, red, pink, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple hues, with blue, purple, and green being rare. Due to its co-existence with various minerals, mineral inclusions are often unavoidable in cherry blossom agate. These inclusions frequently appear within the "cherry blossoms" themselves, leading to the saying, "No cherry blossoms without inclusions." Selecting cherry blossom agate involves choosing pieces with artistic floral distribution, clear crystal, minimal cracks and spots, and an appealing appearance. **Agate** Agate (Agate), also known as "玉瓍" (Yùluó), is primarily composed of silicon dioxide from volcanic eruptions. It is one of the most abundant gemstones in the Earth's crust and one of the oldest known gemstones. After volcanic eruptions, silicon dioxide solutions in nature entered the pores of volcanic lava or other rock fissures, depositing layer by layer, circle by circle. This forms opaque, translucent, to transparent colors, known as "banded agate" (finely layered ones are even called "silk agate"). Those with dot-like distributions resemble snowflakes and are colloquially known as **"cherry blossom agate" (mostly from Madagascar)**. They typically have a pinkish-orange base with white floral patterns, while green, purple, and gray bases are rare. Pieces with rare colors, water-like translucency, beautiful and unique patterns, and fewer inclusions are considered top quality. "Yan Yuan Agate" is named after its origin in Yan Yuan, Liangshan, Sichuan. As it possesses one or more colors such as pink, purple, green, white, cyan, yellow, and brown, and its origin is adjacent to the Nanhong Agate production area, it is also called "Seven-Colored Nanhong." Agate is composed of various colors (colors of minerals) and may form concentric circles, wavy patterns, layers, or parallel bands, hence the saying, "A thousand types of agate, ten thousand kinds of jade." Agate symbolizes stable energy, which can calm emotions, soothe anxiety, enhance vitality and vigor, strengthen personal aura and magnetic field, attract positive energy and good luck, improve fortune, and thereby enhance creativity and productivity, leading to an abundance of inspiration during the creative process. Due to its wide range of colors, agate corresponds to the seven chakras of the human body, making it a precious and beautiful treasure with both historical value and functionality. **◈ Carefully Selected Materials, Meticulously Inspected** Material: Natural Cherry Blossom Agate (Agate) Specifications: **A - Diameter approx. 55mm, Thickness approx. 25mm, Weight approx. 153g.** **B - Diameter approx. 53mm, Thickness approx. 22mm, Weight approx. 125g.** **◈ Awaiting the Unique You to Encounter It** We guarantee that this is a one-of-a-kind item, not mass-produced. If replication or mass production is required, a discerning individual like yourself will surely understand that due to the meticulous handmade craftsmanship, each piece cannot be 100% identical. However, we will strive to maintain a consistent style. Please allow us ample time to craft each masterpiece. **◈ On Usage and Collection** 1. Natural gemstones possess a natural luster and unique textures (fine black spots, stone patterns, ice cracks, cloudiness, mineral inclusions, asymmetry, and other natural details). With frequent wear, you will observe subtle color changes in natural gemstones, often making them appear more translucent and captivating, which is also the best method of maintenance. Natural organic gemstones (such as coral, amber, pearls, and giant clams) have low hardness and are sensitive to acids and alkalis. When encountering dirt, avoid using cleaning agents; rinse with clean water and wipe with a soft cloth. You can also use a soft brush dipped in a small amount of mineral oil (such as baby oil) for gentle care. 2. Metal artworks have a very long lifespan, provided they are protected from external damage or strong acids and alkalis that could cause fading. 3. Fabric items (ribbons, cotton, gauze) have a soft and comfortable texture and a long lifespan, provided they are kept away from high temperatures, external damage, or strong acids and alkalis that could cause fading. 4. For accessories of any material, when encountering dirt, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in water as appropriate, or use a suitable amount of neutral detergent for suitable materials. After washing, ensure it is dried promptly. 5. When accessories are removed, they should be properly packaged and stored, minimizing exposure to excess air to slow down oxidation and discoloration, and avoid stacking or heavy pressure. **◈ Product Packaging and After-Sales Service** 1. Should you have any questions regarding the artwork, please kindly contact us via private message. 2. Regarding packaging, let us love the Earth together. We insist on using environmentally friendly, recyclable materials, complemented by showcasing the artwork's quality, achieving unique packaging that is durable for shipping and easy to open. 3. **Your❤❤❤❤❤ positive reviews warm our hearts. For future repurchases, we will certainly not forget to gift you something.** 4. We offer lifelong repair services for our artworks. We recommend taking photos of the artwork you wish to update or that is damaged, and discussing it with the designer via private message. The designer will assess and provide a quote based on our company's repair standards. Shipping costs will be borne by both parties.