Spring Autumn Handmade | Purple Gold Sand Gourd | Raw Ore Emperor Sand 6mm Round Beads - Wards off Evil, Pacifies Tai Sui

**Original design, all handmade braided cinnabar bracelet, custom-made (please note wrist circumference).** The actual item is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos. (All photos are taken in natural light. Colors may vary depending on the equipment, weather, and screen display. Please be aware!) **> Categories** Shui Fei Sand, Emperor Sand, Purple Gold Sand, and Crystal Sand are all high-content quality cinnabar. Their **main differences lie in color, texture, hardness, and production methods**. **「Shui Fei Sand」** **True red of Chinese red, with a slight orange undertone. The surface has a warm, matte luster, which will become brighter with wear, forming a patina.** The production method involves repeatedly grinding fine cinnabar particles into a paste, adding water and stirring, then collecting the upper "turbid liquid" after settling. This is then allowed to settle again for purification (the Shui Fei method). The bottom cinnabar mud is air-dried and then formed using ancient pressing methods. Fine mineral shimmer particles can still be seen on the cross-section. ** 「Emperor Sand」** **The color leans towards true red, with a brighter hue and higher hardness.** The production method involves refining natural cinnabar ore through multiple processes such as **crushing/grinding/magnetic separation/water flotation/high polishing**, followed by ancient pressing methods. Emperor Sand has almost no external mineral shimmer, but has it internally. The surface is treated with a **high polishing** process to achieve a metallic texture, especially under sunlight, maximizing its metallic sheen. **「Purple Gold Sand」** **The color leans towards purplish-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 flotation purification**. Therefore, the surface is not as delicate and has small, scattered mineral shimmer particles, giving a "starry sky" effect. **「Crystal Sand」** **The color leans towards purplish-red and is translucent.** Large cinnabar particles are directly chipped from cinnabar ore. Large crystal particles are clearly visible on the surface, and they are translucent under light, emitting a fluorescent red glow. **> Spring Plowing, Autumn Harvest** **Everything that unfolds, everything poetic, everything 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, focusing without fear, growing clear annual rings.** **Our craftsmanship is also like this!!** **> Cinnabar** In the earliest documented records, cinnabar had a single character, "丹" (dān). "丹" is an ideogrammatic compound. In ancient times, mining shafts were dug, and minerals were extracted from within the wells. Thus, the character "丹" is essentially the character "井" (jǐng, well) with a dot in the middle, signifying the extraction of something from a dug mine – this something is cinnabar. Because cinnabar is red, mostly a deep red, "朱" (zhū) also means red. Later, "丹砂" was called "朱砂". "丹" and "朱" describe the color, and "砂" describes the shape, referring to irregular granular minerals. The color of cinnabar is long-lasting. Chinese calligraphy and painting are known as "丹青" (dānqīng), where "丹" refers to cinnabar. Cinnabar is also an indispensable component of "Eight Treasures Ink Pad" (八宝印泥), a type of ink pad. 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 very strong positive energy 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 such as drawing talismans, consecrating objects, warding off evil, and suppressing malevolent influences. Cinnabar has always been regarded as a supreme item for auspiciousness, luck enhancement, warding off evil, attracting blessings, and accumulating wealth. It carries auspicious meanings of great fortune and well-being. "Shennong Ben Cao Jing" (神农本草经, The Classic of Materia Medica) lists cinnabar as a superior herb, often used in medicinal treatments for calming the spirit, detoxification, and alleviating insomnia with excessive dreaming. For us living in modern times, owning one or two cinnabar artifacts can also cultivate self-discipline, nourish the eyes, and soothe the heart. **> Authentication** **All cinnabar products in this store are high-content cinnabar and have a strong sense of weight. You can use the following methods for authentication:** . Burning cinnabar will turn it black. (Please heat it with an intermediary object. It is generally not recommended to directly burn finished products as the time and scope cannot be controlled. If it turns black after prolonged heating, it cannot be restored.) . Genuine cinnabar can draw orangey-red lines on paper. (To avoid damaging the aesthetic of the finished product, please draw on an inconspicuous area or use the complimentary bead for testing.) **> Care** **If cinnabar jewelry does not have metal or plant-based components (such as wood, bamboo, bodhi seeds...), it can be in contact with water moderately, but prolonged immersion is not suitable as it will affect the luster.** **Braided cord styles are not recommended to get wet. After washing, they should be air-dried before wearing, as wearing damp cords can lead to excessive dampness, which is not good for the body.** 1. Avoid Corrosion Cinnabar is a mineral and insoluble in water. However, frequent contact with chemicals like soap and shower gel can cause corrosion to 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's composition will only be released at temperatures of 380 degrees Celsius. Therefore, as long as the cinnabar jewelry is kept away from high-temperature environments, it can be worn with peace of mind. 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 the cinnabar is dirty, do not soak it in water, as this will alter its original luster! You can wipe it several 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 surface to absorb the oil, making it more crystal clear and lustrous. If you apply oil and then seal it in a brocade box, you can wrap it in a layer of plastic wrap to prevent the oil from staining the brocade lining. 7. Frequent Handling Regularly handle the cinnabar jewelry worn on your body with your hands, allowing the surface to absorb a thin layer of natural oils. Over time, it will appear more antique and elegant. The actual item is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos.