Spring/Autumn Handmade Woven Bracelet | Ruyi | High-Content Emperor Flower Sand | One Piece in Stock

**Original design, entirely handmade, adjustable clasp. (Please note your wrist or ankle circumference.)** Xiangxi high-content Emperor Sand + S925 Sterling Silver Ruyi Clasp One in stock (as pictured), ships within 2 days. Custom orders accepted, ships within 4-5 days. **For custom orders, you can specify the color of the braided cord. Please note your wrist circumference or send us a message!** (All images are shot in natural light. Colors may vary due to different equipment, weather, and screen displays. Please be aware!) **> Categories** Shuifei Sand, Emperor Sand, Zijing Sand, and Crystal Sand are all high-content quality cinnabar. Their **primary differences lie in color, texture, hardness, and production methods**. **"Shuifei Sand"** **True red of Chinese red, with a slight orange undertone. The surface has a gentle matte effect, which will become more lustrous with wear, forming a patina.** The production method involves repeatedly grinding fine cinnabar particles into a paste, mixing with water, and collecting the upper "turbid liquid" after settling. This is then allowed to settle again (a purification method using water suspension), and the bottom cinnabar mud is air-dried, then pressed using ancient methods. The cross-section still reveals uniform, fine mineral flash particles. **"Emperor Sand"** **The color is closer to true red, with a brighter hue and higher hardness.** The production method involves multiple processes of crushing/grinding/magnetic separation/water suspension/high polishing from natural raw cinnabar ore, gradually purifying it before pressing using ancient methods. Emperor Sand has almost no mineral flash on the exterior, but has it internally. The exterior uses a **high-polishing** technique to achieve a metallic sheen, especially under sunlight, enhancing its metallic quality. **"Zijing Sand"** **The color is purplish-red, and its hardness is slightly lower than Emperor Sand.** The production method involves multiple processes such as crushing/grinding/screening from natural raw cinnabar ore, but **without water suspension purification**. Therefore, the surface is not as delicate and has scattered small mineral flash particles, creating a "starry sky" effect. **"Crystal Sand"** **The color is purplish-red and translucent.** Large cinnabar particles are directly chipped from the raw ore. Large crystal particles are clearly visible on the surface, becoming transparent under light and emitting a fluorescent red glow. **> Spring Plowing, Autumn Harvest** **Anything that unfolds gracefully, poetically, or beautifully in this world often happens naturally, much like the changing seasons.** **Learn to slow down, clear your mind, treat life with gentleness, and respect the power of time. Allow everything to grow naturally, like a tree, focused and fearless, developing clear growth rings.** **Our craftsmanship is also like this!!** **> Cinnabar** The earliest documented records refer to cinnabar with a single character, "丹" (dān). "丹" is a pictographic character. Ancient miners dug wells and extracted 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 mine. This "something" is cinnabar. Because cinnabar is red, often a deep red, "朱" (zhū) also means red. Later, cinnabar was called "朱砂" (zhūshā). "丹" and "朱" describe the color, while "砂" describes the shape, referring to irregularly shaped mineral particles. Cinnabar's color is enduring. Chinese calligraphy and painting are known as "丹青" (dānqīng), where "丹" refers to cinnabar. It is an indispensable component of pigments, and the "Eight Treasures Seal Paste" 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 righteous energy of heaven and earth. Therefore, cinnabar possesses a strong positive 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, consecration, warding off evil, and suppressing malevolent energies. Cinnabar has always been regarded by people as a supreme item for improving luck, warding off evil, attracting blessings, and accumulating wealth. It carries auspicious meanings of great fortune, wealth, and health. The "Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing" (Classic of Herbal Medicine) lists cinnabar as a superior ingredient, often used in medicinal treatments to calm the spirit, detoxify, and alleviate insomnia and excessive dreaming. Living in modern times, owning one or two cinnabar artifacts can also help cultivate one's character, nurture the eyes, and soothe the mind. **> Identification** **All cinnabar products in our store are high-content cinnabar and have a strong sense of 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 directly burn finished products as controlling the time and area is difficult. If it turns black after prolonged heating, it cannot be restored.) >. Real cinnabar can draw an orange-red line on paper. (To avoid damaging the aesthetic of the finished product, please draw on an inconspicuous area or use the complimentary bead to draw the line.) **> Care** 1. Avoid Corrosion Cinnabar is a mineral and insoluble in water, but frequent contact with chemicals like soap and shower gel can corrode it. 2. Avoid Contact with Metal Objects The mineral elements in cinnabar can absorb metal ions, causing irreversible darkening or blackening of the cinnabar. 3. Avoid High Temperatures The mercuric sulfide in 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, so be careful to prevent drops. 5. How to Clean If you find your cinnabar is dirty, do not soak it in water, as this will alter its original luster! You can wipe it a few 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, allowing the stone surface to absorb the oil, making it more lustrous and clear. If you apply oil and then seal it in a brocade box, you can wrap it with a layer of plastic wrap to prevent the oil from staining the brocade box lining. 7. Frequent Handling Frequently handle the cinnabar jewelry worn on your person with your hands, allowing the stone surface to absorb a thin layer of oil. Over time, it will appear more antique and elegant. The actual product is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos.