Spring Autumn Handcraft | Original Ore 6mm High-Content Imperial Cinnabar for Warding Off Evil and Mitigating Tai Sui | Agate Beads, Silver Spacer Beads

**One bead, one keepsake; one thought, one wish.** A touch of cinnabar red on the wrist is the essence of millennia of culture, a stabilizer for the soul, a red light guiding the way, a small temple connecting heaven and earth. **Evil spirits stay away, a steady heart achieves all, good fortune arrives naturally.** **Original Design, Elastic Cord Cinnabar Bracelet, Custom Made (Please note wrist circumference).** 6mm Cinnabar, 8mm Agate Beads, Pure Silver Spacer Beads The actual product is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos. (All photos are taken in natural light. Colors may vary due to different equipment, weather, and screen displays. Please be aware!) **> Categories** Shuifei Sand, Imperial Sand, Purple Gold Sand, and Crystal Sand are all high-content quality cinnabars. Their **main differences lie in color, texture, hardness, and manufacturing methods.** **「Shuifei Sand」** **True red, with a slight orange hue. The surface has a warm, frosted luster that will become brighter with wear, forming a patina.** The manufacturing process involves repeatedly grinding fine cinnabar particles into a paste, stirring with water, and collecting the upper "turbid liquid" after settling. This is then left to settle again (the Shuifei purification method) to obtain the bottom cinnabar mud, which is air-dried and then pressed using ancient methods. The internal cross-section will still show uniform, fine mineral sparkle particles. **「Imperial Sand」** **The color is closer to true red, with a brighter hue and higher hardness.** The manufacturing process involves extracting from natural cinnabar ore and undergoing multiple stages of purification such as **crushing/grinding/magnetic separation/Shuifei/high polishing**, before being pressed using ancient methods. Imperial Sand has almost no mineral sparkle on the surface, but has it internally. The surface uses a **high-polishing** process to achieve a metallic luster, especially in sunlight, giving it a full metallic feel. **「Purple Gold Sand」** **The color is closer to purplish-red, with hardness slightly lower than Imperial Sand.** The manufacturing process involves multiple stages of **crushing/grinding/screening** from natural cinnabar ore, but **without Shuifei purification**. Therefore, the surface is not as fine and has scattered small mineral sparkle particles, creating a starry sky effect. **「Crystal Sand」** **The color is purplish-red and translucent.** Large cinnabar particles directly chipped from cinnabar ore, with visible crystal particles on the surface. When illuminated, each particle is transparent and emits a fluorescent red glow. **> Spring Plowing, Autumn Harvest** **In this world, all things that unfold, all things poetic, all beautiful things, often happen naturally, just like the changing seasons.** **Learn to slow down, clear your mind, treat life with gentleness, respect the power of time, and let everything grow naturally, like a tree, focused and fearless, growing clear annual rings.** **Our craftsmanship is the same!!** **> Cinnabar** In the earliest textual records, cinnabar was referred to by a single character, "丹" (dān). "丹" is a pictographic character. In ancient times, a mine shaft was dug, and minerals were extracted from the well. Thus, the character "丹" is actually the character "井" (jǐng, well) with a dot in the middle, signifying that a mine shaft was dug and something was extracted from it – this 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, while "砂" describes the shape, referring to irregularly granulated minerals. The color of cinnabar is indelible. Chinese calligraphy and painting are called "丹青" (dānqīng), where "丹" refers to cinnabar. It is an indispensable component of pigments, and the main ingredient of the "Eight Treasures Seal Paste" is also cinnabar. 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 an extremely strong yang magnetic field. We can observe that jade feels cool in the hand, while cinnabar held in the hand feels warm. Since ancient times, cinnabar has been used in Taoist rituals such as drawing talismans, consecrating objects, warding off evil, and suppressing negative energy. Cinnabar has always been regarded as a supreme item for inviting good fortune, changing luck, suppressing evil, driving away negativity, attracting blessings, and accumulating wealth. It carries auspicious meanings of great fortune, wealth, and well-being. The *Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing* (Classic of Materia Medica) lists cinnabar as a superior herb, often used in medicinal treatments for calming the spirit, detoxification, and alleviating insomnia and excessive dreaming. For us living in modern times, owning one or two cinnabar accessories can also cultivate our character, nurture our eyes, and nourish our hearts. **> Identification** **All cinnabar products in our store are high-content cinnabar with a strong sense of weight. You can use the following methods for identification:** >. Burning cinnabar will turn it black. (Please heat it through a barrier. It is generally not recommended to directly burn finished products as the time and scope cannot be controlled. Once it turns black after prolonged heating, it cannot be restored.) >. Real cinnabar can draw an orange-red line 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 make the mark.) **> Care** 1. Avoid Corrosion Cinnabar is a mineral and does not dissolve in water, but frequent contact with chemicals like soap and shower gel can cause corrosion. 2. Avoid Contact with Metals 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 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 peace of mind. 4. Avoid Collisions with Hard or Sharp Objects Cinnabar has high hardness and 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 gently wipe it a few times with a slightly damp cotton cloth and let it air dry. 6. Oiling Method for Maintenance Apply a layer of white tea oil or olive oil to the finished product, allowing the surface to absorb the oil and become more lustrous and clear. If you apply oil and then seal it in a brocade box, you can wrap it with a common plastic film to prevent the oil from staining the brocade box lining. 7. Frequent Handling Frequently handle the cinnabar jewelry worn on your body with your hands, allowing a very thin layer of oil to adhere to the surface. Over time, it will appear more antique and elegant. The actual product is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos.