Spring Autumn Handmade | High Content Cinnabar | 6mm 8mm Emperor Sand Siamese Twins Lotus | Wards off Evil, Attracts Fortune

**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 red light guiding the way, 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 item is more delicate and beautiful than the photos. **> Material** 6mm/8mm high-content Emperor Sand Hetian Jade Siamese Twins Lotus (All photos are taken in natural light. Colors may vary depending on the equipment, weather, and screen display. Please be aware!) **> Categories** Water-ground sand, Emperor sand, Purple-gold sand, and Crystal sand all belong to high-content quality cinnabar. Their **main differences lie in color, texture, hardness, and production methods**. **"Water-ground Sand"** **True red of Chinese red, with a slight orange hue. The surface has a warm, matte luster that will become brighter with wear, forming a patina.** The production method involves repeatedly grinding fine cinnabar particles into a paste, stirring with water, letting it settle, collecting the upper "turbid liquid," and then allowing it to settle again (purification by water grinding). The bottom cinnabar mud is air-dried and then formed using traditional methods. Even on the internal cross-section, uniform, fine mineral sparkle particles can be seen. **"Emperor Sand"** **The color leans towards true red, with a brighter hue and higher hardness.** The production method involves extracting from natural cinnabar ore and undergoing multiple processes such as **crushing/grinding/magnetic separation/water grinding/high polishing** for gradual purification, followed by traditional pressing. Emperor sand has almost no external mineral sparkle but has it internally. The exterior uses a **high-polishing** process to achieve a metallic texture, especially in sunlight, enhancing the metallic feel. **"Purple-gold Sand"** **The color leans towards purple-red, with slightly lower hardness than Emperor sand.** The production method involves multiple processes such as **crushing/grinding/screening** from natural cinnabar ore, but **without water grinding purification**. Therefore, the surface is not as fine, and it has small, scattered mineral sparkles, creating a "starry sky" effect. **"Crystal Sand"** **The color leans towards purple-red and is translucent.** Large cinnabar particles directly chipped from cinnabar ore. The crystals are clearly visible on the surface, and under light, each particle is transparent, emitting a fluorescent red glow. **> Spring Plowing, Autumn Harvest** **Whatever unfolds, whatever is poetic, whatever is beautiful in this world, often happens naturally, just like the turning of the 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 unafraid, growing clear annual rings.** **Our handmade crafts are just like this!!** **> Cinnabar** The earliest documented records refer to cinnabar with a single character, "丹" (dān). "丹" is an ideogram. Ancient miners would dig wells and extract minerals from them, so the character "丹" is actually the character "井" (jǐng, well) with a dot in the middle, signifying the extraction of something from a dug well—this something is cinnabar. Because cinnabar is red, often a deep red, "朱" (zhū) also means red. Later, red cinnabar was called cinnabar. "丹" and "朱" describe the color, and "砂" describes the shape, meaning irregular granular minerals. Cinnabar's color is long-lasting. Chinese calligraphy and painting are called "丹青" (dān qīng), where "丹" refers to cinnabar. An indispensable ingredient in pigments, the "Eight Treasures Seal Paste," also has cinnabar as its main component. 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 powerful 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 for drawing talismans, consecrating objects, warding off evil, and suppressing negative energy. Cinnabar has always been regarded by people as a supreme item for attracting good fortune, warding off evil, and bringing wealth and prosperity. It carries auspicious meanings of great fortune and peace. The "Shennong 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, refreshing the eyes and calming the heart. **> Authentication** **All cinnabar products in our store are high-content cinnabar with a strong sense of weight. You can use the following methods for authentication:** >. Burning cinnabar will turn it black. (Please heat it through an intermediary. It is generally not recommended to directly burn the finished product as controlling the time and area is difficult. If it turns black after prolonged exposure, 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 accessories made of metal, wood, or plants (such as Bodhi seeds), it can be lightly exposed to water, but it is not suitable for prolonged soaking, as this can affect its luster.** **It is not recommended to get water on braided cord styles. After cleaning, they should be air-dried before wearing, as wearing damp cords can lead to excessive dampness, which is not beneficial for the body.** 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 corrode cinnabar. 2. Avoid Contact with Metal Objects The mineral elements in cinnabar can absorb metal ions, causing irreversible dulling and blackening of the cinnabar. 3. Avoid High Temperatures The mercury sulfide in cinnabar only releases at a high temperature 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 confidence. 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 the cinnabar is dirty, do not soak it in water, as this will alter its original brilliance! You can gently wipe it a few times with a slightly damp cotton cloth and then 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, allowing the surface to absorb the oil, making it more lustrous and bright. If applying oil, you can seal it in a brocade box, perhaps wrapped in a layer of common plastic film, 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 surface. Over time, it will appear more antique and elegant. The actual item is more delicate and beautiful than the photos.