Spring Autumn Original Woven Cord Imperial Cinnabar Bracelet | Joy and Peace, Serenity and Guiltlessness | New Year Gift, Good Luck Charm

Putuo says: Treat yourself well, don't get angry, don't try to please others, don't punish yourself for the mistakes of others. Smile gently, walk steadily, see gains and losses lightly, cherish what you have, live up to your time, and live up to yourself. **One bead, one pendant, one thought, one wish.** A touch of cinnabar red on the wrist is the condensation of thousands of years of culture, a stabilizer for the soul, a red light that guides the way, and a small temple connecting heaven and earth. **Evil spirits do not come near, a stable mind achieves everything, good luck comes naturally.** **Original design, new all-handmade woven cord bracelet, pull-cord style. (Can be made into a buttonhole style, please note or send a message.)** Due to the different wrist circumferences of each customer and the time required to design more styles, samples have not been made and photographed for every bead diameter. Please understand!!! **For a more suitable fit, please be sure to note your wrist circumference when customizing, thank you!!!** You can choose 10mm, 8mm, 6mm, or 4mm bead diameters for production. **10mm bead diameter is more suitable for men as it is heavier.** **A single strand of 4mm beads will be very delicate, so it is more suitable to make it into a double strand with a fishtail weave.** The size of the leaf pattern will be adjusted according to the size of the beads. **The color of the woven cord can be specified in the notes. If you have other ideas, you are welcome to send a message to discuss.** If you wish to change to purple-gold cinnabar, please send a message to explain, and then place the order after the price is adjusted. (All photos are taken in natural light. Colors may vary depending on the equipment, weather, and screen display. Please be aware!) **> Categories** Shuifei cinnabar, Imperial cinnabar, purple-gold cinnabar, and crystal cinnabar are all high-content quality cinnabar. Their **main differences lie in color, texture, hardness, and manufacturing method**. **「Shuifei Cinnabar」** **True red, with a slight orange hue. 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, letting it settle, and collecting the upper "turbid liquid." It is then allowed to settle again (a purification process called water-milling) to collect the cinnabar mud at the bottom, which is air-dried and then pressed using ancient methods. Evenly distributed fine mineral sparkle particles can still be seen on the cross-section. ** 「Imperial Cinnabar」** **The color is closer to true red, with a brighter luster and higher hardness.** The manufacturing method involves multiple processes such as **crushing/grinding/magnetic separation/water-milling/high polishing** from natural cinnabar ore to gradually purify it, and then pressing it using ancient methods. Imperial cinnabar has almost no mineral sparkle on the surface but has it internally; the surface uses a **high polishing** process to achieve a metallic texture, especially under sunlight, maximizing the metallic feel. **「Purple-Gold Cinnabar」** **The color is purplish-red, and the hardness is slightly lower than Imperial cinnabar.** The manufacturing method involves multiple processes such as **crushing/grinding/screening** from natural cinnabar ore, but **without water-milling purification**. Therefore, the surface is not as delicate, and there are scattered small sparkling mineral particles, giving a "starry sky" effect. **「Crystal Cinnabar」** **The color is purplish-red and translucent.** Large cinnabar crystals directly chipped from cinnabar ore. The crystal particles are clearly visible on the surface, and under light, they are translucent, emitting a fluorescent red glow. **> Spring Plowing and Autumn Harvest** **Everything in this world that is expansive, poetic, and beautiful often happens naturally, just like the turning of the seasons.** **Learn to slow down, clear your mind, treat life with softness, revere the power of time, and let everything grow naturally, like a tree, focusing and fearlessly growing clear annual rings.** **Our craftsmanship is the same!!** **> Cinnabar** The earliest literature records cinnabar with a single character, "丹" (dān). "丹" is an ideogram. Ancient people dug mines, and extracted minerals from the wells. Therefore, the character "丹" is actually the character "井" (jǐng, well) with a dot in the middle, signifying that a mine 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, meaning irregular granular minerals. Cinnabar's color is long-lasting. Chinese calligraphy and painting are called "丹青" (dānqīng), where "丹" refers to cinnabar. The indispensable "eight-treasure ink pad" in pigments 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. It absorbs the positive energy of heaven and earth, so cinnabar has a very strong Yang energy magnetic field. We can observe that jade-like stones feel cool in the hand, while cinnabar feels warm. Since ancient times, cinnabar has been used in various Taoist practices such as drawing talismans, consecration, warding off evil spirits, and suppressing negative energy. Cinnabar has always been regarded as a supreme item for bringing good luck, changing luck, suppressing spirits, driving away evil, attracting blessings, and accumulating wealth. It carries auspicious meanings of great fortune, wealth, and health. The "Shennong Ben Cao Jing" (Classic of Materia Medica) lists cinnabar as a superior herb, often used in medicinal treatments to calm the mind, detoxify, and alleviate insomnia and excessive dreaming. Living in modern times, owning one or two cinnabar cultural artifacts can also cultivate one's character, nourish the eyes and heart. **> Identification** **All cinnabar products in this 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 through an object. It is generally not recommended to burn the finished product directly, as it is difficult to control the time and area. 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 the line, or use the complimentary bead to draw the line.) **> Maintenance** **If cinnabar jewelry does not contain metal or plant-based accessories (such as wood, bamboo, bodhi seeds...), it can be slightly exposed to water, but it is not suitable for long-term soaking, as it will affect the luster.** **Woven cord styles are not recommended to get wet. After washing, they need to be air-dried before wearing, as damp cords bring excess moisture, which is not good for the body.** 1. Avoid Corrosion Cinnabar is a mineral and is insoluble 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 will absorb metal ions, causing irreversible dulling and blackening of the cinnabar. 3. Avoid High Temperatures The mercury sulfide component in cinnabar will be released at high temperatures of 380 degrees Celsius. Therefore, as long as the cinnabar jewelry is not exposed to high-temperature environments, it can be worn 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 the cinnabar appears dirty, do not soak it in water, as this will alter its original radiance! 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 Wipe a layer of white tea oil or olive oil onto the finished product, allowing the surface to absorb the oil, making it more lustrous and clear. If after applying oil, you seal it in a brocade box, you can wrap it with a common plastic wrap to prevent the oil from staining the velvet lining of the box. 7. Frequent Handling Frequently handle the cinnabar jewelry worn on your body with your hands, allowing the surface to absorb a thin layer of oil, which will make it appear more ancient and elegant over time. The physical object is more exquisite and beautiful than the photo.