Chun Qiu Handmade | High-Content Cinnabar | 6mm Imperial Sand Gourd Crystal | Delicate Style, Good Fortune

Life, like a dream, A gentle affection, A quiet listening, Finding pure joy in the mundane. **One bead, one bracelet, one thought, one wish.** A touch of cinnabar red on your wrist is the distillation of millennia of culture, a balm for the soul, a guiding red light, and a tiny temple connecting heaven and earth. **Ward off ill fortune, find inner peace, and let good luck flow naturally.** **Original design, elastic cord cinnabar bracelet, custom-made (please note wrist circumference).** 6mm Imperial Cinnabar beads + Gourd charm Natural Golden Rutilated Quartz (Natural crystals may have inclusions or matrix. Each piece is unique, please be aware!) **In stock, ships within 2 days. Custom orders take 3-5 days to ship.** **A delicate cinnabar bracelet, exquisite, minimalist, and elegant. Perfect for layering!!!** **Also beautiful and elegant as an anklet.** (All photos are taken in natural light. Colors may vary depending on the equipment, weather, and screen display. Please be aware!) **> Categories** Shuifei Sand, Imperial Sand, Purple Gold Sand, and Crystal Sand are all high-content quality cinnabar. Their **primary differences lie in color, texture, hardness, and manufacturing methods.** **「Shuifei Sand」** **A true Chinese red, with a slight orange undertone. Its surface has a warm, matte finish that will become more lustrous with wear, developing a patina.** The manufacturing process involves repeatedly grinding fine cinnabar particles into a paste, mixing with water, letting it settle, collecting the upper "turbid liquid," and allowing it to settle again (the water-purification method). The resulting cinnabar mud is air-dried and then pressed using traditional methods. The cross-section reveals fine, uniform mineral flecks. **「Imperial Sand」** **A more vibrant true red with higher hardness.** Imperial Sand is meticulously purified from natural cinnabar ore through multiple stages including **crushing, grinding, magnetic separation, water purification, and high polishing**, followed by traditional pressing. While the surface appears almost devoid of mineral flecks, the interior contains them. The exterior is finished with **high polishing** to achieve a metallic sheen, especially prominent in sunlight, creating a striking metallic effect. **「Purple Gold Sand」** **A purplish-red hue with slightly lower hardness than Imperial Sand.** This type is processed from natural cinnabar ore through multiple stages like **crushing, grinding, and screening**, but **without the water purification step**. Consequently, the surface is less refined and exhibits scattered mineral flecks, creating a "starry sky" effect. **「Crystal Sand」** **A translucent purplish-red color.** These are large cinnabar particles directly chipped from cinnabar ore. The crystalline structure is clearly visible on the surface, and when illuminated, each piece is transparent, emitting a fluorescent red glow. **> Spring Plowing, Autumn Harvest** **All forms of growth, poetry, and beauty in this world often unfold naturally, much like the changing seasons.** **Learn to slow down, clear your mind, approach life with gentleness, revere the power of time, and allow everything to grow organically. Like a tree, steadfast and fearless, growing clear annual rings.** **Our craftsmanship is precisely this!!** **> Cinnabar** In the earliest written records, cinnabar was referred to by a single character, "丹" (dān). This pictograph depicted mining in a well, with the character representing a well ("井") containing a dot ("、"), signifying the extraction of minerals from a mine. This mineral was cinnabar. Because cinnabar is red, often a deep red, "朱" (zhū) also means red. Later, "丹砂" (dān shā, meaning red sand) became known as "朱砂" (zhū shā, cinnabar). "丹" and "朱" describe the color, while "砂" describes the irregular granular shape of the mineral. The color of cinnabar is enduring. Chinese calligraphy and painting are known as "丹青" (dān qīng), where "丹" refers to cinnabar. It is also an indispensable component of the "Eight Treasures Seal Paste." From a Feng Shui perspective, cinnabar is collected from minerals that have absorbed the essence of the sun and moon, accumulating positive cosmic energy. Therefore, cinnabar possesses a powerful yang energy field. Unlike jade, which feels cool to the touch, cinnabar feels warm. Since ancient times, cinnabar has been used in Taoist rituals for writing talismans, consecrating objects, warding off evil, and subduing malevolent forces. It has long been regarded as a supreme material for attracting good fortune, transforming luck, suppressing negative energies, driving away evil spirits, attracting blessings, and amassing wealth. It carries auspicious meanings of overwhelming good fortune, prosperity, and well-being. The *Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing* (The Classic of Materia Medica) lists cinnabar as a superior herbal ingredient, frequently used in medicinal treatments for calming the spirit, detoxification, and alleviating insomnia and excessive dreaming. Living in modern times, owning one or two cinnabar artifacts can also cultivate one's character, nurture the eyes, and soothe the heart. **> Identification** **All cinnabar products in our store are high-content cinnabar and have a substantial weight. You can use the following methods for identification:** >. Burning cinnabar will turn it black. (Please heat it indirectly. It is generally not recommended to burn finished products directly, as it is difficult to control the time and area. Prolonged burning will cause irreversible blackening.) >. Genuine 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 gifted bead for testing.) **> Maintenance** **If your cinnabar jewelry has no metal or plant-based components (such as wood, bamboo, bodhi seeds, etc.), it can be slightly exposed to water, but prolonged immersion is not recommended as it can affect its luster.** **For braided cord styles, it is not advisable to get them wet. After cleaning, let them air dry before wearing, as damp cords can lead to moisture accumulation on the body, which is not ideal.** 1. Avoid Corrosion Cinnabar is a mineral and is 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, leading to irreversible dulling or blackening of the cinnabar. 3. Avoid High Temperatures The mercuric sulfide component in 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; take care to prevent drops. 5. How to Clean If you find your cinnabar is dirty, do not soak it in water, as this can alter its original brilliance! You can 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 stone to absorb the oil, making it more lustrous and clear. After applying oil, seal it in a brocade box, perhaps wrapping it in plastic wrap to prevent the oil from staining the box lining. 7. Frequent Handling Frequently handle the cinnabar jewelry worn on your body with your hands. This allows a very thin layer of oil from your skin to adhere to the surface, making it appear more antique and elegant over time. The actual product is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos.