Spring Harvest Handcrafted | Cinnabar Zodiac Bracelet | Raw Imperial Cinnabar for Warding Off Evil & Mitigating Tai Sui | Gift

**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 temple connecting heaven and earth. **Evil spirits keep their distance, a steady heart achieves all, good fortune naturally follows.** **Original Design, Fully Hand-Braided Cinnabar Bracelet, Zodiac Custom Edition (Please specify your wrist circumference).** (If ordering as an ankle bracelet, please be sure to provide your ankle measurement for accurate cord length adjustment!) The actual item is even more exquisite and beautiful than pictured. (All photos are taken in natural light. Colors may vary due to different equipment, weather conditions, and screen displays. Please be aware!) **> Categories** Shuifei Sand, Imperial Sand, Purple Gold Sand, and Crystal Sand are all high-quality cinnabar. Their **primary distinctions lie in color, texture, hardness, and method of production**. **"Shuifei Sand"** **A true Chinese red with a slight orange undertone. The surface has a warm, matte finish that will gradually become more lustrous with wear, developing a patina.** Its production involves repeatedly grinding fine cinnabar particles into a paste, mixing with water, allowing it to settle, and collecting the upper "cloudy liquid." This is then allowed to settle again for purification (the water-grinding method). The settled cinnabar mud is air-dried and then pressed using traditional techniques. Even on a cross-section, fine, uniform mineral sparkles can be observed. **"Imperial Sand"** **A more vibrant red, with enhanced brightness and higher hardness.** Its production involves multiple stages of purification from natural raw cinnabar ore, including crushing, grinding, magnetic separation, water-grinding, and high-polishing, before being pressed using traditional methods. Imperial Sand has almost no visible mineral sparkles on the surface, though they are present internally. The surface is processed with a high-polish technique, giving it a metallic sheen, especially radiant in sunlight. **"Purple Gold Sand"** **A purplish-red hue, with slightly lower hardness than Imperial Sand.** Its production involves multiple stages of crushing, grinding, and screening from natural raw cinnabar ore, but **without the water-grinding purification**. Consequently, the surface is less refined and features scattered small mineral sparkles, creating a "starry sky" effect. **"Crystal Sand"** **A purplish-red color, translucent.** These are large cinnabar particles directly chipped from cinnabar ore. The crystal grains are clearly visible on the surface, appearing translucent under light and emitting a fluorescent red glow. Cinnabar The earliest written records refer to cinnabar with a single character, "丹" (dān). This ideogram depicts digging in a mine to extract minerals, symbolizing the process of excavating something from within the earth. This substance is cinnabar. Because cinnabar is red, often a deep red, the character "朱" (zhū), also meaning red, was later added, leading to the name "朱砂" (zhūshā). "丹" and "朱" describe the color, while "砂" describes its irregular, granular mineral form. Cinnabar's color is exceptionally enduring. Chinese calligraphy and painting are referred to as "丹青" (dānqīng), where "丹" signifies cinnabar. It is also a crucial component in "eight-treasure ink paste," a traditional pigment. From a Feng Shui perspective, cinnabar is collected from minerals infused with the essence of the sun and moon, absorbing the purest energies of heaven and earth. Thus, cinnabar possesses a potent yang energy field. While jade feels cool to the touch, cinnabar held in the hand feels warm. Historically, cinnabar has been indispensable in Taoist rituals for drawing talismans, consecrating objects, warding off evil, and suppressing negative influences. It has long been revered as a supreme item for attracting good fortune, transforming luck, banishing negative energies, and inviting prosperity. It carries auspicious meanings of supreme luck, wealth, and well-being. For those living in modern times, owning a cinnabar artifact can also serve to cultivate oneself, nurturing the eyes and the heart. Care and Maintenance 1. Avoid Corrosives Cinnabar is a mineral and does not dissolve in water. However, frequent contact with chemicals like soap and body wash can corrode cinnabar. 2. Avoid Contact with Metals The mineral elements in cinnabar can absorb metal ions, leading to irreversible dulling or blackening of the cinnabar. 3. Avoid High Temperatures The mercuric sulfide component of cinnabar only releases at temperatures of 380 degrees Celsius. Therefore, simply avoid exposing cinnabar jewelry to high-temperature environments for safe wear. 4. 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. 5. Oil Polishing Method Apply a thin layer of white tea oil or olive oil to the finished product. Allow the surface to absorb the oil, making it more luminous and clear. After applying oil, sealing it in a brocade box, you may wrap it with a layer of plastic wrap to prevent the oil from staining the velvet lining. 6. Frequent Handling Regularly handle cinnabar jewelry worn on the body with your hands. This allows the surface to acquire a very thin layer of natural oils, giving it an even more antique and elegant appearance over time.