Spring Autumn Handcrafted | Original Ore High-Content 10mm Emperor Sand + 6mm Purple Gold Sand + 4mm Southern Red | Ice Drift Southern Red

Life, like a dream, Cherish it lightly, Listen gently, Embracing the quiet joys of the mortal world. **Each bead a prayer, each piece a wish.** A touch of cinnabar red on your wrist is the essence of millennia of culture, a balm for the soul, a guiding light, a tiny sanctuary connecting heaven and earth. **Ward off negativity, find inner peace, and welcome good fortune naturally.** **Original design, elastic bracelet, custom-made (please note your wrist circumference).** 10mm Emperor Sand, 6mm Purple Gold Sand, 4mm Ice Drift Southern Red The actual item is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos. (All photos are taken in natural light. Colors may vary due to different equipment, weather conditions, and screen displays. Thank you for your understanding!) **> Types of Cinnabar** Water-Ground Sand, Emperor Sand, Purple Gold Sand, and Crystal Sand all belong to high-content quality cinnabar. Their **primary differences lie in color, texture, hardness, and manufacturing methods.** **「Water-Ground Sand」** **A true red with a slight orange undertone. It has a warm, matte finish that becomes glossier with wear, developing a patina.** The manufacturing process involves repeatedly grinding fine cinnabar particles into a paste, mixing with water, allowing it to settle, and collecting the upper "turbid liquid." This is then allowed to settle again for purification (the water-grinding method). The bottom cinnabar mud is air-dried and then pressed using traditional methods. Its cross-section reveals fine, uniform mineral flecks. **「Emperor Sand」** **A more vibrant, true red with higher hardness.** The manufacturing process involves multiple stages of crushing, grinding, magnetic separation, water-grinding, and high polishing from natural cinnabar ore to achieve purification. Emperor Sand has almost no visible mineral flecks on the surface, but they are present internally. The surface is treated with **high polishing** to create a metallic sheen, especially noticeable in sunlight, giving it a pronounced metallic feel. **「Purple Gold Sand」** **A purplish-red hue with slightly lower hardness than Emperor Sand.** This type is processed from natural cinnabar ore through multiple stages, including crushing, grinding, and screening, but **without the water-purification step.** Consequently, the surface is less refined and features small, scattered mineral flecks, creating a "starry sky" effect. **「Crystal Sand」** **A purplish-red color that is translucent.** These are large cinnabar crystals directly chipped from the ore. The large crystal grains are clearly visible on the surface, and under light, they appear transparent, emitting a fluorescent red glow. **> Spring Planting, Autumn Harvest** **In this world, all that is expansive, poetic, and beautiful often unfolds naturally, much like the turning of the seasons.** **Learn to slow down, clear your mind, treat life with gentleness, revere the power of time, and allow everything to grow organically. Like a tree, grow with focus and fearlessness, developing clear rings.** **Our craftsmanship is just the same!!** **> Cinnabar** The earliest written records refer to cinnabar with a single character, "丹" (dān). This character is a pictogram representing the act of mining – digging a well to extract minerals from the earth. Thus, "丹" visually depicts a "well" with a dot in the middle, signifying the extraction of something from a mine. This "something" is cinnabar. As cinnabar is red, often a deep red, the character "朱" (zhū), also meaning red, was later added. "丹" and "朱" describe the color, while "砂" (shā) describes its granular, irregular mineral form. Hence, it became known as cinnabar. Cinnabar's color is enduring. Chinese calligraphy and painting are known as "丹青" (dān qīng), where "丹" refers to cinnabar, an indispensable pigment. The "Eight Treasures Seal Paste," a vital component in traditional inks, is also primarily made of cinnabar. From a Feng Shui perspective, cinnabar is collected from minerals imbued with the essence of the sun and moon, absorbing the positive energies of the universe. Therefore, cinnabar possesses a powerful yang magnetic field. Unlike jade, which feels cool to the touch, cinnabar held in the hand feels warm. Historically, cinnabar has been indispensable in Taoist rituals for drawing talismans, consecrating objects, warding off evil, and pacifying disturbances. It has long been regarded as a supreme element for enhancing luck, transforming fortune, repelling negativity, and attracting wealth. It carries auspicious meanings of good fortune, prosperity, and well-being. The "Shennong Ben Cao Jing" (Classic of Materia Medica) lists cinnabar as a superior herb, frequently used in traditional medicine for its properties in calming the spirit, detoxifying, and alleviating insomnia and excessive dreaming. For us living in modern times, possessing a piece or two of cinnabar craftsmanship can also serve to cultivate one's character, soothe the eyes, and nurture the mind. **> Authentication** **All cinnabar products in our store are high-content cinnabar and have a significant weight. You can use the following methods for authentication:** >. 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. Prolonged heating can cause irreversible blackening.) >. Genuine cinnabar can draw an orangey-red line on paper. (To avoid damaging the appearance of the finished product, please make a mark in an inconspicuous area or use the complimentary bead for testing.) **> Care and Maintenance** 1. Avoid Corrosives Cinnabar is a mineral and insoluble in water. However, frequent contact with chemicals such as soap and shower gel can cause corrosion. 2. Avoid Contact with Metals The mineral elements in cinnabar can absorb metal ions, leading to irreversible dulling or blackening. 3. Avoid High Temperatures The mercuric sulfide component of 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 a high hardness but is brittle; take care to prevent drops. 5. How to Clean If your cinnabar appears dirty, do not soak it in water, as this can alter its original luster! Gently wipe it a few times with a slightly damp cotton cloth and allow it to air dry. 6. Oil Polishing Method Apply a layer of white tea oil or olive oil to the surface of the finished product, allowing the stone to absorb the oil. This will make it more lustrous and transparent. After applying oil, if sealing it in a brocade box, you may wrap it in a layer of cling film to prevent the oil from staining the box lining. 7. Frequent Handling Regularly handle the cinnabar jewelry worn on your body. This allows a thin layer of natural oils to accumulate on the surface, giving it an even more ancient and elegant appearance over time. The actual item is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos.