Spring Autumn Handcrafts | 6mm High-Content Imperial Sand S925 Silver Fish Double Loop Bracelet

**One bead, one adornment, 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 guiding red light, a small temple connecting heaven and earth. **Evil spirits stay away, a steady heart achieves all, good fortune arrives naturally.** **Original design, elastic cord cinnabar bracelet, custom-made (please note wrist circumference).** The actual product is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos. **> Material** 6mm high-content Imperial Sand, S925 Sterling Silver Peace & Fortune Charm, S925 Sterling Silver Fish, S925 Sterling Silver Frosted Beads (All photos are taken in natural light. Colors may vary depending on equipment, weather, and screen display. Please be aware!) **> Category** Water-ground Sand, Imperial Sand, Purple-Gold Sand, and Crystal Sand are all high-content quality cinnabar. Their **main differences lie in color, texture, hardness, and production methods.** **"Water-ground Sand"** **True Chinese red, with a slight orange hue. The surface has a warm, frosted luster that becomes brighter with wear, forming a patina.** The production method involves repeatedly grinding fine cinnabar particles into a paste, mixing with water, letting it stand, collecting the upper "turbid liquid," and then letting it settle again (the water-grinding purification method). The bottom cinnabar mud is air-dried and then formed through ancient pressing methods. Even on the cross-section, uniform, fine mineral sparkle particles can be seen. **"Imperial Sand"** **The color is closer to true red, with a brighter luster and higher hardness.** The production method involves multiple processes such as **crushing/grinding/magnetic separation/water grinding/high polishing** from natural raw cinnabar ore, gradually purifying it, and then forming it through ancient pressing methods. Imperial Sand has almost no mineral sparkle on the surface, but it does internally; the surface is treated with a **high-polishing** process to achieve a metallic texture, especially under sunlight, where the metallic feel is maximized. **"Purple-Gold Sand"** **The color is closer to purple-red, and the hardness is slightly lower than Imperial Sand.** The production method involves multiple processes such as **crushing/grinding/screening** from natural raw cinnabar ore, but it **does not undergo water-grinding purification.** Therefore, the surface is not as fine and has scattered small sparkling mineral particles, giving a "starry sky" effect. **"Crystal Sand"** **The color is closer to purple-red and is translucent.** Large cinnabar particles are directly chipped from cinnabar ore. Large crystal particles are clearly visible on the surface, appearing transparent under light and emitting a fluorescent red glow. **> Spring Plowing and Autumn Harvest** **All things that unfurl, all things poetic, all beautiful occurrences in this world, often happen naturally, just like the changing seasons.** **Learn to slow down, quiet your mind, treat life with softness, revere the power of time, and let everything grow naturally, like a tree, growing with focus and fearlessness, developing clear growth rings.** **Our craftsmanship is just the same!!** **> Cinnabar** In the earliest written records, cinnabar was simply called "丹" (dān). "丹" is a hieroglyphic character. In ancient times, miners dug pits to extract minerals from the ground. Thus, the character "丹" is actually the character "井" (jǐng, well) with a dot in the middle, signifying something extracted from a mine shaft. This substance is cinnabar. Because cinnabar is red, mostly a 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 an irregularly granulated mineral. The color of cinnabar is fade-resistant. Chinese calligraphy and painting are called "丹青" (dānqīng), where "丹" refers to cinnabar. It is an indispensable component of the "Eight Treasures Seal Ink," whose main ingredient is also cinnabar. From a feng shui perspective, cinnabar is collected from minerals that gather the essence of the sun and moon, absorbing the righteous energy of heaven and earth. Therefore, cinnabar possesses a very strong positive magnetic field. We can observe that jade feels cool to the touch, while cinnabar held in the hand feels warm. Since ancient times, cinnabar has been used in Taoist rituals for drawing talismans, consecrating objects, warding off evil, and suppressing malevolent forces. Cinnabar has always been regarded as a supreme item for improving luck, warding off evil, attracting blessings, and accumulating wealth. It carries 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, often used in medicinal treatments for calming the spirit, detoxification, and alleviating insomnia and excessive dreaming. Living in the modern era, owning one or two cinnabar artifacts can also cultivate one's character, 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 it with an intermediary object. It is generally not recommended to directly burn finished products as time and scope cannot be controlled. If it turns black after prolonged heating, it cannot be restored.) . True cinnabar can draw an orange-red line on paper. (To avoid damaging the aesthetic of the finished product, please choose an inconspicuous area to draw the line, or use the complimentary bead to draw.) **> Maintenance** **If cinnabar jewelry does not have metal, wood, or plant components (such as bodhi seeds), it can be slightly exposed to water, but it is not suitable for prolonged soaking, as this will affect its luster.** **It is not recommended to get water on braided cord styles. After cleaning, let it air dry before wearing, as wearing a damp cord will bring a lot of moisture, which is not good for the body.** 1. Avoid corrosion Cinnabar is a mineral and is insoluble in water. However, frequent contact with chemicals such as soap and bath gel can cause corrosion. 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 will only be released at temperatures of 380 degrees Celsius. Therefore, as long as the cinnabar jewelry is kept away from high-temperature environments, it can be worn with confidence. 4. Avoid collision with hard or sharp objects. Cinnabar is hard but brittle, so be careful to prevent falls. 5. How to clean If the cinnabar appears dirty, do not soak it in water, as this will alter its original luster! You can gently wipe it a few times with a slightly damp cotton cloth and let it sit for a while. 6. Oiling for maintenance Apply a layer of white tea oil or olive oil to the finished product, allowing the stone surface to absorb the oil, making it more translucent and bright. If you apply oil and then seal it in a brocade box, you can wrap it in a layer of plastic wrap 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, allowing a very thin layer of oil to adhere to the stone surface. Over time, it will appear more antique and elegant. The actual product is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos.