Chun Qiu Handmade | Raw Ore High-Content Emperor Sand 4mm Ultra-Fine Bracelet with Fortune Bead | Ice Piao Nan Hong

Life drifts like a dream, A gentle fondness, A quiet listening, The purest joy in the mundane. **One bead, one adornment; one thought, one wish.** A touch of cinnabar red on your wrist is the distillation of a thousand years of culture, a tranquilizer for the soul, a guiding red light, a small temple connecting heaven and earth. **Evil spirits stay away, a steady heart accomplishes all, good fortune naturally follows.** **Original design, elastic cord cinnabar bead bracelet, custom-made (please note wrist circumference).** 4mm Emperor Sand round beads + 7*11mm fortune bead, 4mm Ice Piao Nan Hong **A delicate bracelet, two stacked together look even better.** The actual item is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos. (All images are taken in natural light. Color may vary depending on equipment, weather, and screen display. Please be aware!) **> Categories** Shuifei Sand, Emperor Sand, Zijin Sand, and Jingshan Sand are all high-content quality cinnabar. Their **main differences lie in color, texture, hardness, and production methods**. **「Shuifei Sand」** **True red with a slight orange undertone. The surface has a warm, matte luster that will become more lustrous with wear, forming a patina.** The production method involves repeatedly grinding fine cinnabar particles into a paste, stirring with water, settling, and collecting the upper "turbid liquid." This is followed by further settling to precipitate (the Shuifei purification method). The bottom cinnabar mud is then air-dried and formed using ancient pressing techniques. The cross-section will still reveal evenly distributed fine mineral flecks. **「Emperor Sand」** **The color is a brighter, more vibrant red, with higher hardness.** The production method involves multiple stages of purification from natural cinnabar ore, including **crushing/grinding/magnetic separation/Shuifei/high polishing**, followed by ancient pressing. Emperor Sand has almost no visible mineral flecks on the surface, but has them internally. The surface is treated with a **high-polishing** process to achieve a metallic sheen, especially striking in sunlight, enhancing its metallic quality. **「Zijin Sand」** **The color is a purplish-red, with slightly lower hardness than Emperor Sand.** The production method involves multiple stages from natural cinnabar ore, such as **crushing/grinding/screening**, but **without Shuifei purification**. Therefore, the surface is less refined and has scattered, star-like mineral flecks, giving a "starry sky" effect. **「Jingshan Sand」** **The color is purplish-red and translucent.** Large cinnabar particles are directly chipped from the cinnabar ore. The surface clearly shows large crystal grains. Under light, each particle is transparent, emitting a fluorescent red glow. **> Spring Plowing and Autumn Harvest** **All unfolding, all poetic, all beautiful things in this world tend to happen naturally, much like the turning of the seasons.** **Learn to slow down, clear your mind, approach life with softness, revere the power of time, and let everything grow naturally. Like a tree, grow with focus and without fear, developing clear growth rings.** **Our handmade crafts are just the same!!** **> Cinnabar** The earliest written records refer to cinnabar simply as "丹" (dān). "丹" is a pictographic character. Ancient miners would dig wells and extract minerals from them. Thus, the character "丹" is essentially the character "井" (jǐng, well) with a dot in the middle, signifying something extracted from a mined well. This substance was cinnabar. Because cinnabar is red, mostly a deep red, "朱" (zhū) also means red. Later, "丹砂" (dānshā, red sand) was called cinnabar. "丹" and "朱" describe the color, while "砂" describes the shape, referring to irregular granular minerals. The color of cinnabar is indelible. Chinese calligraphy and painting are called "丹青" (dānqīng), where "丹" refers to cinnabar. It is also an indispensable component of "eight-treasure ink pads," with cinnabar as its main ingredient. From a Feng Shui perspective, cinnabar is collected from minerals that have absorbed the essence of the sun and moon, thus absorbing the positive energy of heaven and earth. Therefore, cinnabar possesses a strong yang energy magnetic field. We can observe that while jade feels cool to the touch, cinnabar feels warm when held. Since ancient times, cinnabar has been used in Taoist rituals such as drawing talismans, consecrating objects, warding off evil, and pacifying spirits. Cinnabar has always been regarded as a supreme item for attracting luck, warding off misfortune, repelling evil, inviting blessings, and accumulating wealth. It carries auspicious meanings of great fortune and prosperity, peace, and health. The *Shennong Ben Cao Jing* (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica) lists cinnabar as a superior substance, often used in medicinal treatments for its properties in calming the spirit, detoxifying, and alleviating insomnia and excessive dreaming. Living in modern times, owning one or two cinnabar artifacts can also cultivate one's character and nurture the eyes and mind. **> Identification** **All cinnabar products in our store are high-content cinnabar with a substantial weight. You can use the following methods for identification:** >. Burning cinnabar will turn it black. (Please heat indirectly. It is generally not recommended to burn finished products directly, as it is difficult to control the time and area. If it turns black after prolonged heating, it cannot be restored.) >. Genuine 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 and Maintenance** 1. Avoid Corrosion Cinnabar is a mineral and does not dissolve in water. However, frequent contact with chemicals such as soap and shower gel can cause corrosion. 2. Avoid Contact with Metal Objects The mineral elements in cinnabar can absorb metal ions, leading to an irreversible dulling or 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 peace of mind. 4. Avoid Collisions with Hard or Sharp Objects Cinnabar has high hardness but is brittle; be careful to prevent drops. 5. How to Clean If your cinnabar appears dirty, do not soak it in water, as this can 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 surface to absorb the oil, making it more lustrous and clear. If you apply oil and then seal it in a brocade box, you can wrap it with a layer of plastic wrap to prevent the oil from staining the brocade lining. 7. Frequent Handling Regularly handle the cinnabar jewelry worn on your body with your hands. This allows a thin layer of oil from your skin 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.