Chunqiu Handmade | Purple Gold Cinnabar Braided Rope Auspicious Bracelet | Zodiac Year Gift, New Year Gift

**Original design, handmade braided rope cinnabar bracelet, custom-made. Please note your wrist circumference size.** Ready to ship, one piece available, suitable for wrist circumferences 14.5-16.5 cm. **Custom orders accepted, you can specify the color of the braided rope.** The actual product is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos. (All photos are taken in natural light. Colors may vary due to different equipment, weather conditions, and screen displays. Please be aware!) **> Types of Cinnabar** Water-ground cinnabar, Emperor cinnabar, Purple gold cinnabar, and Crystal cinnabar all belong to high-content quality cinnabar. Their **main differences lie in color, texture, hardness, and production methods**. **"Water-ground Cinnabar"** **A true red with a slight orange undertone. The surface has a warm, matte luster that becomes brighter with wear, forming a patina.** The production method involves repeatedly grinding fine cinnabar particles into a paste, stirring with water, allowing it to settle, and then collecting the upper "turbid liquid." This liquid is then allowed to settle again for purification (the water-grinding method). The cinnabar mud at the bottom is dried and then pressed using ancient methods. Even on the cross-section, uniform, fine mineral sparkling particles can be seen. **"Emperor Cinnabar"** **The color is a brighter, more vibrant red, and it is harder.** The production method involves multiple steps of crushing, grinding, magnetic separation, water-grinding, and high polishing from natural cinnabar ore to gradually purify it, then pressing it using ancient methods. Emperor cinnabar has almost no external mineral sparkle, but has internal sparkle. The surface is treated with a **high-polishing** process to give it a metallic texture, especially in sunlight, where the metallic feel is amplified. **"Purple Gold Cinnabar"** **The color is a purplish-red, and its hardness is slightly lower than Emperor cinnabar.** The production method involves multiple steps of crushing, grinding, and screening from natural cinnabar ore, but it **does not undergo water-grinding purification**. Therefore, the surface is not as fine and has scattered small mineral sparkling particles, giving a "starry sky" effect. **"Crystal Cinnabar"** **The color is purplish-red and translucent.** Large cinnabar crystals are directly chipped from cinnabar ore. Large crystal particles are clearly visible on the surface. Under light, each particle is transparent, emitting a fluorescent red glow. **> Spring Plowing and Autumn Harvest** **Everything that unfolds, everything poetic, everything beautiful in this world often happens naturally, just like the changing 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 also like this!!** **> Cinnabar** In the earliest textual records, cinnabar had only one character: "丹" (dān). "丹" is an ideogram. In ancient times, miners would dig wells and extract minerals from them. Therefore, the character "丹" is actually the character "井" (jǐng, well) with a dot in the middle, signifying something extracted from a dug mine. This something is cinnabar. Because cinnabar is red, mostly 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, meaning irregular granular minerals. The color of cinnabar is incredibly enduring. Chinese calligraphy and painting are called "丹青" (dānqīng), where "丹" refers to cinnabar. The indispensable "Eight Treasures Seal Paste" in pigments also has cinnabar as its main ingredient. From a Feng Shui perspective, cinnabar is collected from minerals that gather the essence of the sun and moon. It absorbs the positive energy of heaven and earth, thus cinnabar possesses a strong positive magnetic field. We can observe that jade feels cool to the touch, while cinnabar feels warm. Since ancient times, cinnabar has been used in various Taoist rituals such as drawing talismans, consecrating objects, warding off evil spirits, and calming disturbances. Cinnabar has always been regarded as a supreme item for luck enhancement, spiritual pacification, exorcism, attracting blessings, and accumulating wealth. It carries auspicious meanings of great fortune and well-being. The "Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing" (Classic of Materia Medica) lists cinnabar as a superior substance, often used in medicinal treatments for its ability 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 and nourish the eyes and heart. **> Identification** **All cinnabar products in our 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 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.) . True cinnabar can draw an orangish-red line on paper. (To avoid damaging the appearance of the finished product, please draw a line in an inconspicuous area or use the complimentary bead for testing.) **> Maintenance** 1. Avoid Corrosion Cinnabar is a mineral and does not dissolve in water. However, 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 dulling or blackening of the cinnabar. 3. Avoid High Temperatures The sulfur and mercury in cinnabar 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, so be careful to prevent drops. 5. How to Clean If you find that your cinnabar is dirty, do not soak it in water, as this will 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 Method for Maintenance Apply a layer of white tea oil or olive oil to the surface of the finished product, allowing the stone to absorb the oil and become more lustrous and clear. If you apply oil and then seal it in a brocade box, you can wrap it with a common plastic film 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. This allows a very thin layer of oil to adhere to the stone surface, making it appear more ancient and elegant over time. The actual product is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos.