Spring Autumn Handmade | High Porcelain Turquoise, Emperor Sand, Purple Gold Sand Color-blocking Bracelet | Zodiac Year, New Year

Life is like a dream, Cherish lightly, Listen quietly, Embracing the simple joys of the mortal world. **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 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).** 6mm Purple Gold Sand round beads + 6mm High Porcelain Turquoise + 8mm Emperor Sand + 4mm Southern Red spacer beads **Orders are custom-made and shipped within 3-5 days.** (All photos are taken in natural light. Colors may vary depending on equipment, weather, and screen display. Please be aware!) **> Categories** Shuifei Sand, Emperor Sand, Purple Gold Sand, and Crystal Sand are all high-content quality cinnabar. Their **main differences lie in color, texture, hardness, and production methods**. **「Shuifei Sand」** **True red, with a slight orange undertone. It has a warm, matte finish that becomes more lustrous with wear, developing a patina.** The production method involves repeatedly grinding cinnabar into fine particles to form a paste, stirring it with water, letting it settle, and then collecting the upper "turbid liquid." This is then allowed to settle again (the Shuifei purification method). The cinnabar mud at the bottom is air-dried and then pressed using traditional methods. Even on a cross-section, uniform, fine mineral sparkles can be seen. **「Emperor Sand」** **A brighter, truer red with higher hardness.** The production method involves purifying natural cinnabar ore through multiple processes such as **crushing/grinding/magnetic separation/Shuifei/high polishing**, and then pressing it using traditional methods. Emperor Sand has almost no surface mineral sparkles, but has them internally. The surface is **high-polished** to achieve a metallic luster, especially under sunlight, enhancing its metallic feel. **「Purple Gold Sand」** **A purplish-red color, with slightly lower hardness than Emperor Sand.** The production method involves multiple processes such as **crushing/grinding/screening** from natural cinnabar ore, but **without the Shuifei purification**. Therefore, the surface is less refined and has scattered, starry mineral sparkles. **「Crystal Sand」** **A purplish-red color, translucent.** Large cinnabar particles are directly chipped from cinnabar ore. The crystal particles are clearly visible on the surface, appearing transparent under light and emitting a fluorescent red glow. **> Spring Plowing and Autumn Harvest** **In this world, all that unfolds, all that is poetic, all that is beautiful, 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, focused and fearless, growing clear annual rings.** **Our craftsmanship is just the same!!** **> Cinnabar** The earliest written records refer to cinnabar with a single character, "丹" (dān). "丹" is an ideogram. Ancient miners dug wells to extract minerals, so the character "丹" is essentially the character "井" (jǐng, well) with a dot in the middle, signifying something extracted from a mine. This substance is cinnabar. Because cinnabar is red, often a deep red, "朱" (zhū) also means red. Later, cinnabar was called "朱砂" (zhūshā), with "丹" and "朱" describing the color, and "砂" describing the shape, meaning irregular granular minerals. Cinnabar's color is enduring. Chinese calligraphy and painting are called "丹青" (dānqīng), where "丹" refers to cinnabar. It is also an indispensable component of "eight treasures seal paste." From a Feng Shui perspective, cinnabar is collected from minerals that have absorbed the essence of the sun and moon, thus absorbing the positive energy of heaven and earth. Therefore, cinnabar possesses a strong yang magnetic field. We can observe that jade feels cool to the touch, while cinnabar feels warm. Since ancient times, cinnabar has been used in Taoist rituals for drawing talismans, consecrating objects, warding off evil, and suppressing negative energies. Cinnabar has always been regarded as a supreme item for attracting good fortune, transforming luck, suppressing evil, driving away malevolent spirits, and attracting blessings and wealth. It carries auspicious meanings of overwhelming good fortune, wealth, and peace. 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, detoxifying, and alleviating insomnia and excessive dreaming. Living in modern times, owning one or two cinnabar artifacts can also cultivate one's character, nourish the eyes, and calm the mind. **> 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 through an intermediary. It is generally not recommended to directly burn finished products as the time and area cannot be controlled. If it turns black after prolonged heating, it cannot be restored.) >. 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 complimentary bead for testing.) **> Care** **If cinnabar jewelry does not have metal or plant-based components (such as wood, bamboo, bodhi seeds, etc.), it can be lightly exposed to water, but prolonged soaking is not recommended as it can affect its luster.** **For braided cord styles, contact with water is not advised. After cleaning, allow it to air dry before wearing, as damp cords can lead to excessive moisture, which is not beneficial for the body.** 1. Avoid Corrosion Cinnabar is a mineral and insoluble in water, but frequent contact with chemicals like soap and shower gel can cause corrosion. 2. Avoid Contact with Metal The mineral elements in cinnabar can absorb metal ions, causing irreversible dulling or blackening. 3. Avoid High Temperatures The mercuric sulfide component of cinnabar only releases at temperatures of 380 degrees Celsius. Therefore, as long as cinnabar jewelry is kept away from high-temperature environments, it can be worn with peace of mind. 4. Avoid Collisions with Hard or Sharp Objects Cinnabar has high hardness but is brittle; handle with care to prevent drops. 5. How to Clean If the 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 let it air dry. 6. Oiling for Maintenance Apply a layer of white tea oil or olive oil to the finished product, allowing the surface to absorb the oil, making it more lustrous and clear. If applying oil, seal it in a brocade box, perhaps wrapped in plastic film to prevent the oil from staining the box lining. 7. Frequent Handling Frequently handle the cinnabar jewelry worn on your body with your hands, allowing a thin layer of oil to adhere to the surface. Over time, it will appear more antique and elegant. The actual product is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos.