Chun Qiu Original Design | Custom Orders Accepted | High-Content Cinnabar | Auspicious Gifts

**One bead, one accessory; one thought, one wish.** A touch of cinnabar red on your wrist is the distillation of millennia of culture, a stabilizer for the soul, a red light guiding your way, a small temple connecting heaven and earth. **Evil spirits stay away, a steady heart achieves all, good fortune naturally arrives.** Putuo says: Treat yourself kindly, don't get angry, don't try to please others, don't punish yourself for others' mistakes. Smile gently, walk steadily, accept gains and losses calmly, cherish what you have, don't let time slip by in vain, don't fail yourself. **Original design, made according to hand-drawn sketches, limited edition bracelet.** Raw ore water-milled cinnabar carved dragon barrel bead: length approx. 18mm, diameter approx. 12mm Water ripple silver bead: diameter approx. 10mm (The above decorative beads are fixed in size. The sketch can only show a part. The finished carved pieces are very exquisite, and the details are also well-crafted!) We are directly publishing the hand-drawn design sketches in the hope that you can also participate, having your own preferences and choices for the order of the beads and the color of the braided cord. **To ensure a more suitable fit, please be sure to note your wrist circumference when customising, or send us a private message with any other ideas or explanations. Thank you!!!** You can choose between 10mm, 8mm, and 6mm bead diameters for production. **10mm bead diameter is more suitable for men, as it is heavier.** **8mm bead diameter is suitable for both men and women.** **6mm bead diameter is suitable for women.** (All images are taken in natural light. Colours may vary due to different equipment, different weather conditions, and different screen displays. Please be aware!) **> Categories** Water-milled cinnabar, Emperor cinnabar, Purple-gold cinnabar, and Crystal cinnabar all belong to high-content quality cinnabar. Their **main differences lie in colour, texture, hardness, and production methods**. **「Water-milled Cinnabar」** **A true red, with a slight orange hue. The surface has a warm, matte effect and will become shinier with wear, forming a patina.** The production method involves repeatedly grinding cinnabar into fine particles into a paste, stirring with water, letting it settle, and then collecting the upper "turbid liquid". This is then left to settle again (the water-milling purification method). The cinnabar mud at the bottom is air-dried and then pressed using ancient methods. Fine, uniform mineral flecks can still be seen on the internal cross-section. **「Emperor Cinnabar」** **The colour is closer to true red, with a brighter hue and higher hardness.** The production method involves purifying natural cinnabar ore through multiple processes such as **crushing/grinding/magnetic separation/water-milling/high polishing**, and then pressing it using ancient methods. Emperor cinnabar has almost no mineral flecks on the surface, but has them internally. The surface uses a **high-polishing** process to achieve a metallic texture, especially in sunlight, where the metallic feel is amplified. **「Purple-gold Cinnabar」** **The colour is purplish-red, with slightly lower hardness than Emperor cinnabar.** The production method involves multiple processes from natural cinnabar ore such as **crushing/grinding/screening**, but **does not undergo water-milling purification**. Therefore, the surface is not as fine and has small, scattered mineral flecks, giving a "stars in the sky" effect. **「Crystal Cinnabar」** **The colour is purplish-red and translucent.** Large particles of cinnabar chipped directly from the cinnabar ore, with clearly visible crystal grains on the surface. They are transparent under light, emitting a fluorescent red glow. **> Spring Plowing and Autumn Harvest** **All things in this world that unfold, that are poetic, that are beautiful, often just happen naturally, like the turning of the 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, focusing and fearlessly growing clear annual rings.** **Our handicrafts are just the same!!** **> Cinnabar** The earliest written records mention cinnabar with a single character, "丹" (dān). "丹" is an ideogram. In ancient times, miners dug wells to extract minerals, so the character "丹" is essentially the character "井" (jǐng - well) with a dot in the middle, signifying the extraction of something from a dug well, and that something is cinnabar. Because cinnabar is red, mostly a deep red, "朱" (zhū) also means red. Later, cinnabar was called "朱砂" (zhū shā). "丹" and "朱" describe the colour, and "砂" describes the shape, referring to irregularly granulated minerals. Cinnabar's colour does not fade. Chinese calligraphy and painting are called "丹青" (dān qīng), where "丹" refers to cinnabar. It is an indispensable ingredient in pigments, and the "Eight Treasures Ink Pad", a common stationery item, also has cinnabar as its main component. From a Feng Shui perspective, cinnabar is collected from minerals that have gathered the essence of the sun and moon, absorbing the positive energy of heaven and earth. Therefore, cinnabar possesses a very strong Yang energy 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 for drawing talismans, consecrating objects, warding off evil spirits, and suppressing malevolent influences. Cinnabar has always been regarded as a superior item for improving luck, warding off evil, and attracting wealth and fortune, carrying auspicious meanings of good fortune, wealth, and health. The "Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing" (Classic of Materia Medica) lists cinnabar as a superior medicinal substance, often used in treatments for calming the nerves, detoxification, and alleviating insomnia and excessive dreaming. Living in modern times, owning one or two cinnabar artefacts can also help cultivate one's character, nurture the eyes, and soothe 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 directly burn finished products, as it is difficult to control the time and area. Overheating will cause it to turn black and become irreversible.) >. Real cinnabar can draw orangey-red lines on paper. (To avoid damaging the appearance of the finished product, please choose an inconspicuous area to draw the line, or use the gifted bead to do so.) **> Care** **If cinnabar jewellery does not contain metal or plant-based components (such as wood, bamboo, bodhi seeds, etc.), it can be exposed to water occasionally, but prolonged soaking is not recommended as it can affect its lustre.** **Braided cord items are not recommended to get wet. After washing, they should be air-dried before wearing, as damp cords can lead to excessive moisture on the body, which is not ideal.** 1. Avoid Corrosion Cinnabar is a mineral and does not dissolve in water, but frequent contact with chemicals like soap and shower gel can corrode cinnabar. 2. Avoid Contact with Metal Objects The mineral elements in cinnabar can absorb metal ions, causing irreversible darkening and blackening of the cinnabar. 3. Avoid High Temperatures The mercuric sulfide in cinnabar's composition only releases at temperatures of 380 degrees Celsius. Therefore, as long as you avoid exposing cinnabar jewellery to high-temperature environments, you can wear it with peace of mind. 4. Avoid Collisions with Hard or Sharp Objects. Cinnabar is hard but brittle, so handle with care to prevent drops. 5. How to Clean If you find cinnabar is dirty, do not soak it in water, as this will alter its original lustre! You can wipe it a few times with a slightly damp cotton cloth and let it air dry for a while. 6. Oiling Method for Maintenance Wipe a layer of white tea oil or olive oil onto the finished product, allowing the stone surface to absorb the oil, making it more crystal clear and radiant. If you wipe it with oil and then seal it in a brocade box, you can wrap it in a piece of plastic wrap to prevent the oil from staining the brocade box lining. 7. Frequent Handling Frequently handle the cinnabar jewellery worn on your body with your hands, allowing the surface to acquire a very thin layer of oil. Over time, it will become more antique and elegant. The actual product is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos.