Spring & Autumn Handcrafted Braided Cord | High-Content Emperor Cinnabar Peace Buckle | Pure Silver Auspicious Cloud Bead & S925 Fu Character Clasp

**One bead, one adornment; one thought, one wish.** A touch of cinnabar red on your wrist is the essence of millennia of culture, a balm for the soul, a guiding light, a small sanctuary connecting heaven and earth. **Ward off negativity, find inner peace, and welcome natural good fortune.** **Original design, entirely handcrafted, adjustable clasp. (Please provide your wrist circumference.)** High-content Xiangxi Emperor Cinnabar Peace Buckle, 99 Cloud Pattern Silver Beads, S925 Sterling Silver Fu Character Clasp. **When ordering custom pieces, you can select the color of the braided cord. Please note your wrist size or send us a message!!** (All images are captured in natural light. Colors may vary due to different equipment, weather conditions, and screen displays. Your understanding is appreciated!) **> Types of Cinnabar** Water-Ground Cinnabar, Emperor Cinnabar, Purple Gold Cinnabar, and Crystal Cinnabar are all high-quality cinnabar varieties. Their **primary distinctions lie in color, texture, hardness, and production methods.** **「Water-Ground Cinnabar (水飞砂)」** **A vibrant, true red with a slight orange undertone. Its surface has a gentle matte finish that will develop a lustrous patina with wear.** This type is meticulously crafted by repeatedly grinding fine cinnabar particles into a paste, mixing with water, allowing it to settle, and then collecting the upper "turbid liquid." After further settling, the bottom cinnabar mud is sun-dried and then pressed using traditional methods. Subtle mineral flecks are visible on the cross-section. **「Emperor Cinnabar (帝王砂)」** **Boasts a brighter, true red hue and enhanced hardness.** Produced through a multi-stage purification process from natural cinnabar ore, involving crushing, grinding, magnetic separation, water grinding, and high polishing, followed by traditional pressing. Emperor Cinnabar appears almost free of surface mineral flecks, though they are present internally. The surface is treated with a **high-polishing** technique, creating a metallic sheen that is particularly striking in sunlight. **「Purple Gold Cinnabar (紫金砂)」** **Has a purplish-red color and is slightly less hard than Emperor Cinnabar.** Its production involves multiple steps such as crushing, grinding, and screening from natural cinnabar ore, but **without the water-grinding purification**. Consequently, the surface is less refined and features scattered, small mineral flecks, giving a "starry sky" effect. **「Crystal Cinnabar (晶体砂)」** **Exhibits a purplish-red color and is translucent.** These are large cinnabar crystals directly chipped from the ore. The crystal particles are clearly visible on the surface, allowing light to pass through and emit a fluorescent red glow. **> Spring Planting, Autumn Harvest** **In this world, all that unfolds with grace, poetry, and beauty tends to happen naturally, much like the turning of the seasons.** **Learn to slow down, clear your mind, and approach life with gentleness. Reverence the power of time, allowing all things to grow organically, like a tree – focused and fearless, developing clear rings of growth.** **Our craftsmanship follows this very principle!!** **> About Cinnabar** The earliest documented mention of cinnabar uses a single character, "丹" (dān). This character is a pictogram, representing ancient miners extracting minerals from a pit. Thus, "丹" visually depicts a "well" with a dot in the center, signifying something taken from within a mine. This substance is cinnabar. Because cinnabar is red, often a deep red, the character "朱" (zhū), also meaning red, was combined with "砂" (shā), meaning sand or particles, to form the name "朱砂" (zhūshā). "丹" and "朱" describe the color, while "砂" describes the irregular, granular form of the mineral. The color of cinnabar is famously enduring. Chinese calligraphy and painting are referred to as "丹青" (dānqīng), where "丹" specifically denotes cinnabar, an indispensable pigment. It is also the primary component of the cherished "Eight Treasures Seal Ink." From a Feng Shui perspective, cinnabar is collected from minerals imbued with the essence of the sun and moon, absorbing the pure energy of heaven and earth. Consequently, cinnabar possesses a strong Yang energy field. Unlike jade, which feels cool to the touch, cinnabar held in the hand feels warm. Since ancient times, cinnabar has been instrumental in Taoist rituals for drawing talismans, consecrating objects, warding off evil, and pacifying spirits. Cinnabar has long been revered as a supreme material for enhancing luck, averting misfortune, driving away evil, attracting blessings, and accumulating wealth, carrying 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, frequently used in medicinal treatments for its properties in calming the spirit, detoxifying, and alleviating insomnia and excessive dreaming. For us living in modern times, possessing one or two cinnabar artifacts can also serve to cultivate character, nurture the eyes, and soothe the heart. **> Authentication** **All cinnabar products in our collection are high-content cinnabar with a substantial feel. You can authenticate them using the following methods:** >. Burning cinnabar will cause it to turn black. (Please heat indirectly, with an intermediary object. Direct burning on finished products is generally not recommended as it's difficult to control the time and area. Overheating can cause irreversible blackening.) >. Authentic cinnabar will draw an orangey-red line on paper. (To avoid damaging the aesthetic of the finished product, please make a mark in an inconspicuous area or use one of the complimentary beads for testing.) **> Care and Maintenance** 1. Avoid Corrosives Cinnabar is a mineral and insoluble in water. However, frequent contact with chemicals like soap and shower gel can corrode it. 2. Avoid Contact with Metals The mineral elements in cinnabar can absorb metal ions, causing irreversible dulling or blackening. 3. Avoid High Temperatures The mercuric sulfide component of cinnabar will only release 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 has a high hardness but is brittle; handle with care 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! Gently wipe it a few times with a slightly damp cotton cloth and allow it to air dry. 6. Oil Polishing Method Apply a layer of white tea oil or olive oil to the finished product, allowing the stone's surface to absorb the oil and become more luminous and clear. After applying oil, seal it in a brocade box, optionally wrapping it in plastic film to prevent the oil from staining the box lining. 7. Frequent Handling Regularly handle the cinnabar jewelry worn on your person. This allows a very thin layer of natural oil from your skin to accumulate on the surface, imparting a rustic elegance over time. The actual item is more exquisite and beautiful than the photographs.