Chun Qiu Handmade | Ancient Craft 999 Sterling Silver Hammered Ring + Cinnabar Pendant Necklace, Pure Silver Fu Lu Clasp

Craftsmanship, a word that, like the vibrant alleyways of memory, carries warmth. **This warmth is the sentiment and connection passed between people through objects.** **Design Features:** A combination of a 999 sterling silver ring paired with Imperial Cinnabar and raw ore cinnabar. The contrast of cool and warm tones allows for versatile styling. **It can be worn as a set as a necklace, or the 999 silver ring and cinnabar pendant can be worn separately, according to your preference.** The ring band is approximately 5-6mm wide. Given the characteristic hammered texture, this ring features a closed-loop design. Please be sure to note your desired finger size when ordering. **This is a custom-made, purely handmade piece. Each hammered texture is unique. Before ordering, please confirm you are comfortable with handmade imperfections and be patient. Thank you!** **Due to the purely handmade forging and hammering process, returns and exchanges are not possible. Please be aware!** (All images are taken in natural light. Colors may vary depending on the equipment, weather, and screen display. Please be aware!) **> Categories of Cinnabar** Shuifei Cinnabar, Imperial Cinnabar, Purple Gold Cinnabar, and Crystal Cinnabar all belong to high-content quality cinnabar. Their **primary differences lie in color, texture, hardness, and production methods**. **"Shuifei Cinnabar" (Water-Ground Cinnabar)** **A true red, China red, with a slight orange undertone. The surface has a warm, matte finish that will become glossier with wear, developing a patina.** The production method involves repeatedly grinding fine cinnabar particles into a paste, mixing with water, letting it settle, and collecting the upper "turbid liquid." This is then allowed to settle again, purifying the cinnabar (the "Shuifei" method). The bottom cinnabar mud is air-dried and then pressed using traditional methods. Fine mineral sparkles can still be seen in the cross-section. **"Imperial Cinnabar"** **The color leans towards a true red, with a brighter hue and higher hardness.** The production method involves a multi-step process of crushing, grinding, magnetic separation, water-grinding, and high polishing from natural raw cinnabar ore, gradually purifying it before being pressed using traditional methods. Imperial Cinnabar has almost no visible mineral sparkles on the surface, but has them internally. The surface is treated with a **high-polishing** process to achieve a metallic luster, especially under sunlight, enhancing its metallic feel. **"Purple Gold Cinnabar"** **The color is a purplish-red, with slightly lower hardness than Imperial Cinnabar.** The production method involves multiple steps such as crushing, grinding, and screening from natural raw cinnabar ore, but **without the water-grinding purification**. Therefore, the surface is not as refined and has scattered, small mineral sparkles, creating a "starry sky" effect. **"Crystal Cinnabar"** **The color is purplish-red and translucent.** Large cinnabar crystals are directly chipped from cinnabar ore. The surface clearly shows large crystal grains. Under light, each grain is translucent, emitting a fluorescent red glow. **> Seasonality and Natural Rhythms** **In this world, any unfolding, any poetry, any beautiful thing, often happens naturally, much like the turning of the seasons.** **Learn to slow down, clear your mind, approach life with gentleness, revere the power of time, and allow everything to grow naturally. Like a tree, grow with focus and fearlessness, developing clear growth rings.** **Our craftsmanship is just like this!!** **999 Sterling Silver** >. Will not cause allergies when worn. >. The sterling silver retains its natural color with no surface treatments beyond handmade crafting. Depending on the acidity of each person's sweat or oils, the degree of discoloration will vary. Some pieces will become brighter with wear, while others may darken. >. Pure silver and gold should not be worn together, as this can cause the silver to turn yellow. Even if not worn simultaneously, pure silver will oxidize and slightly discolor over time. However, it can be easily cleaned and polished with a silver polishing cloth, silver cleaning solution, and a cotton or linen cloth.