Chun Qiu Handmade | Designer Series Peace Buckle Clavicle Necklace | High Purity Imperial Sand Necklace

**Original Design, Adjustable Cord Pendant.** **Wishing Peace, Auspiciousness, and Protection from Ill Fortune.** The actual item is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos. (All photos are taken in natural light. Colors may vary depending on the equipment, weather, and screen display. Please be aware!) **> Category** Water-milled cinnabar, Emperor cinnabar, Purple-gold cinnabar, and Crystal cinnabar are all high-content quality cinnabar. Their **main differences lie in color, texture, hardness, and production methods**. **"Water-milled Cinnabar"** **A classic true red with a slight orange hue. It has a warm, matte finish that becomes brighter with wear, developing a patina over time.** This method involves repeatedly grinding fine cinnabar particles into a paste, mixing with water, and allowing it to settle. The upper "turbid liquid" is then collected and allowed to settle again (the water-milling purification process). The bottom cinnabar mud is air-dried and then compressed using traditional methods. Even on a cross-section, uniform, fine sparkling mineral particles can be observed. **"Emperor Cinnabar"** **A bright, true red with higher hardness.** The production method involves purifying natural cinnabar ore through multiple steps including **crushing/grinding/magnetic separation/water-milling/high polishing**, followed by traditional compression. Emperor cinnabar has almost no visible mineral sparkle on the surface, but it is present internally. The surface undergoes a **high polishing** process to achieve a metallic sheen, especially under sunlight, enhancing its metallic luster. **"Purple-gold Cinnabar"** **A purplish-red hue with slightly lower hardness than Emperor cinnabar.** The production method involves multiple steps like **crushing/grinding/screening** from natural cinnabar ore, but **without water-milling purification**. Consequently, the surface is less refined and features scattered small sparkling mineral particles, giving a "starry sky" effect. **"Crystal Cinnabar"** **A purplish-red color that is translucent.** These are large cinnabar crystals directly chipped from the cinnabar ore. Large crystal particles are clearly visible on the surface. When illuminated, each particle is transparent, emitting a fluorescent red glow. **> Spring Ploughing, Autumn Harvest** **Everything in this world that unfolds naturally, that is poetic, that is beautiful, often happens spontaneously, much like the turning of the seasons.** **Learn to slow down, clear your mind, approach life with a gentle heart, and respect the power of time. Allow everything to grow naturally, like a tree, focused and fearless, developing clear growth rings.** **Our handmade crafts are just the same!!** **> Cinnabar** The earliest documented records refer to cinnabar by a single character, "丹" (dān). "丹" is an ideogrammatic compound character. Ancient miners would excavate shafts, and from these shafts, they would extract minerals. Thus, the character "丹" is essentially the character "井" (jǐng, well) with a dot in the middle, signifying something extracted from a dug-out mine. This substance was cinnabar. Because cinnabar is red, often a deep red, "朱" (zhū) also means red. Later, "丹砂" (dānshā) became known as "朱砂" (zhūshā). "丹" and "朱" describe the color, while "砂" describes the shape, referring to irregular granular minerals. The color of cinnabar is enduring. Chinese painting and calligraphy are known as "丹青" (dānqīng), where "丹" refers to cinnabar. An indispensable component of pigments, the "Eight Treasures Seal Paste," also has cinnabar as its main ingredient. 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 the universe. Therefore, cinnabar possesses a strong positive energy field. We often feel a cool sensation from jade in our hands, while cinnabar feels warm. Since ancient times, cinnabar has been used in Taoist rituals for writing talismans, consecrating objects, warding off evil, and dispelling negative energies. Cinnabar has always been regarded as a supreme item for attracting luck, transforming fortune, suppressing negative influences, driving away evil, inviting blessings, and accumulating wealth. It carries auspicious meanings of great fortune, wealth, and well-being. The "Shennong 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 art pieces can also cultivate one's character, refresh the eyes, and soothe the heart. **> Identification** **All cinnabar products in our collection are high-content cinnabar and have a significant weight. You can use the following methods for identification:** >. Burning cinnabar will turn it black. (Please heat indirectly. It is generally not recommended to directly burn finished products, as controlling the time and area is difficult. Prolonged heating that causes blackening cannot be reversed.) >. Real 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 for testing.) **> Care** 1. Avoid Corrosion Cinnabar is a mineral and does not dissolve in water. However, frequent contact with chemicals such as soap and shower gel can cause corrosion. 2. Avoid Contact with Metal Objects The mineral elements in cinnabar can absorb metal ions, causing the cinnabar to irreversibly dull or blacken. 3. Avoid High Temperatures The mercury sulfide component of cinnabar only releases at temperatures of 380 degrees Celsius. Therefore, as long as you avoid exposing cinnabar jewelry to high-temperature environments, you can wear it with confidence. 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 your cinnabar appears dirty, do not soak it in water, as this can alter its original luster! You can gently wipe it several times with a slightly damp cotton cloth and let it air dry for a while. 6. Oiling for Maintenance Apply a layer of white tea oil or olive oil to the finished product. Allow the stone surface to absorb the oil, making it more lustrous and bright. After applying oil, seal it in a brocade box, perhaps wrapping it in a piece of plastic wrap to prevent the oil from staining the brocade lining. 7. Frequent Handling Regularly handle the cinnabar jewelry worn on your person with your hands. This allows a very thin layer of natural oil to adhere to the stone surface, giving it an even more ancient and elegant appearance over time. The actual item is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos.