Spring & Autumn Handmade | 6mm Raw Ore Emperor Sand Purple Gold Sand | Crystal s925 Sterling Silver | Double Wrap New Year

**One bead, one adornment; one thought, one wish.** A touch of cinnabar red on the wrist is the essence of millennia of culture, a stabilizer for the soul, a guiding red light, and a small temple connecting heaven and earth. **Evil spirits stay away, a calm heart achieves all, good fortune comes naturally.** **Original design, elastic cord cinnabar bracelet, custom-made (please note wrist circumference).** (All pictures are taken in natural light. Colors may vary depending on the equipment, weather, and screen display. The actual product will be even more beautiful, please be aware!) **> Material** 6mm High Content Emperor Sand \ Purple Gold Sand s925 Sterling Silver 8mm High Content Emperor Sand 4mm Floating Flower Nan Hong 8mm White Crystal (purifies magnetic field, enhances energy, protects peace~~) **Natural crystals may contain natural imperfections such as ice cracks, cotton-like inclusions, and impurities. We will do our best to select them, but they are not absolutely flawless. Please be aware!** **> Types** 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 manufacturing method**. **"Shuifei Sand"** **True red, with a slight orange undertone. The surface has a warm, matte luster that will become brighter with wear, forming a patina.** The manufacturing method involves repeatedly grinding fine cinnabar particles into a paste, stirring with water, allowing it to settle, collecting the upper "turbid liquid," and then allowing it to settle again (i.e., water-grinding purification). The cinnabar mud at the bottom is air-dried, then pressed using ancient methods. Uniform, fine mineral sparkle particles can still be seen on the cross-section. **"Emperor Sand"** **The color leans towards true red, with a brighter hue and higher hardness.** The manufacturing method involves multiple processes such as **crushing/grinding/magnetic separation/water-grinding/high polishing** from natural raw cinnabar ore, followed by ancient pressing methods. Emperor Sand has almost no surface sparkle, but has internal sparkle. The surface uses a **high polishing** process to achieve a metallic texture, especially in sunlight, maximizing the metallic feel. **"Purple Gold Sand"** **The color leans towards purplish-red, with slightly lower hardness than Emperor Sand.** The manufacturing method involves multiple processes such as **crushing/grinding/screening** from natural raw cinnabar ore, but **without water purification**, so the surface is not as fine and has scattered small sparkling mineral particles, giving a starry sky effect. **"Crystal Sand"** **The color leans towards purplish-red and is translucent.** Large cinnabar particles are directly chipped from the cinnabar ore. Large crystal particles are clearly visible on the surface, and under light, each particle is transparent, emitting a fluorescent red glow. **> Spring Plowing and Autumn Harvest** **Everything in this world that unfolds, that is poetic, that is beautiful, often happens naturally, just like the changing seasons.** **Learn to slow down, clear your mind, treat life with gentleness, revere the power of time, and let everything grow naturally, like a tree, focused and fearless, growing clear annual rings.** **Our handicrafts are the same!!** **> Cinnabar** In the earliest written records, cinnabar was referred to by a single character, "丹" (dān). "丹" is a pictographic character. In ancient times, wells were dug into the earth to extract minerals, so the character "丹" is essentially the character "井" (jǐng) with a dot in the middle, signifying that a well was dug and something was extracted from it, and that something was 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, referring to irregularly shaped mineral particles. The color of cinnabar is enduring. Chinese calligraphy and painting are called "丹青" (dānqīng), where "丹" refers to cinnabar. "Eight Treasures Seal Ink," an indispensable pigment, 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, absorbing the positive energy of heaven and earth. Therefore, cinnabar possesses a strong yang magnetic field. We can observe that jade feels cool in the hand, while cinnabar feels warm. Since ancient times, cinnabar has been used in Taoist rituals such as drawing talismans, consecrating objects, warding off evil, and suppressing malevolent forces. Cinnabar has always been regarded by people as a supreme item for bringing good luck, changing fate, suppressing evil, driving away spirits, attracting blessings, and accumulating wealth. It carries auspicious meanings of great fortune and prosperity, peace, and health. The "Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing" (Compendium of Materia Medica) lists cinnabar as a superior herb, often used in medical treatments for calming the spirit, detoxifying, and relieving insomnia and excessive dreaming. Living in modern times, owning one or two cinnabar artifacts can also cultivate one's character, refresh the eyes, and soothe the 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 through an intermediate object. It is generally not recommended to directly burn finished products, as the time and scope 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 a 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 lightly exposed to water, but it is not suitable for prolonged soaking, as this will affect its luster.** **It is not recommended to expose woven cord bracelets to water. After cleaning, they should be air-dried before wearing, as wearing damp cords can lead to excessive moisture, which is not good for the body.** 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 cinnabar to turn irreversibly dull or black. 3. Avoid High Temperatures The mercuric sulfide component in cinnabar only releases at high temperatures of 380 degrees Celsius. Therefore, as long as cinnabar jewelry is kept away from high-temperature environments during normal wear, it can be worn 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 brilliance! You can wipe it a few times with a slightly damp cotton cloth and let it sit for a while. 6. Oiling Method 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 luminous and clear. If you apply oil and then seal it in a brocade box, you can wrap it in a common plastic wrap to prevent the oil from staining the brocade box's velvet lining. 7. Frequent Handling Frequently handle the cinnabar jewelry worn on your body with your hands, allowing the surface to acquire a very thin layer of oil. Over many years, it will appear more antique and elegant. The actual product is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos.