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Putuo says: Treat yourself kindly, don't get angry, don't try to please others, and don't punish yourself for others' mistakes. Smile gently, walk steadily, let go of gains and losses, cherish what you have, don't waste time, and don't let yourself down. **One bead, one adornment; one thought, one wish.** A touch of cinnabar red on your wrist is the essence of millennia of culture, a stabilizer for the soul, a red light guiding your way, a small temple connecting heaven and earth. **Evil spirits keep their distance, a steady heart achieves all, good fortune naturally arrives.** **Original design, limited edition cinnabar bracelet and necklace.** Raw ore water-milled cinnabar carved dragon scale round bead: diameter approx. 14mm Raw ore water-milled cinnabar round bead: diameter approx. 6mm (The finished carved pieces are exquisite, with beautifully depicted details!) **For a more suitable fit, please be sure to note your wrist circumference when customizing, or send a private message with any other thoughts or explanations. Thank you!!!** (All photos are taken in natural light. Colors may vary depending on the equipment, weather, and screen display. Please be aware!) **> Categories** Water-milled cinnabar, Imperial cinnabar, Amethyst cinnabar, Crystal cinnabar are all high-content quality cinnabar. Their **main differences lie in color, texture, hardness, and production methods.** **「Water-milled cinnabar」** **True Chinese red, with a slight orange undertone. The surface has a warm, matte finish that will become more lustrous with wear, developing a patina.** The production method involves repeatedly grinding cinnabar into fine particles to form a paste, stirring with water, and then collecting the "turbid liquid" from the upper layer after settling. This is followed by further settling and precipitation (the water-milling purification process). The bottom cinnabar mud is then air-dried and pressed using ancient methods. Even on the cross-section, uniform, fine mineral sparkles can be seen. **「Imperial cinnabar」** **The color is a brighter true red, with higher hardness.** The production method involves refining natural cinnabar ore through multiple processes such as **crushing/grinding/magnetic separation/water-milling/high polishing**, followed by ancient pressing methods. Imperial cinnabar has almost no surface mineral sparkles, but has them internally. The outer surface is **high-polished** to achieve a metallic texture, especially under sunlight, enhancing its metallic sheen. **「Amethyst cinnabar」** **The color leans towards purplish-red, with slightly lower hardness than Imperial cinnabar.** The production method involves multiple processes such as **crushing/grinding/screening** from natural cinnabar ore, but **without water-milling purification**. Therefore, the surface is less refined and has scattered small mineral sparkles, giving a "starry sky" appearance. **「Crystal cinnabar」** **The color is purplish-red and translucent.** Large cinnabar particles are directly chipped from the cinnabar ore. Large crystal particles are clearly visible on the surface. When illuminated, each particle is transparent, emitting a fluorescent red glow. **> Spring Plowing and Autumn Harvest** **In this world, any unfolding, any poetry, any beautiful thing, often happens naturally, just like the changing seasons.** **Learn to slow down, clear your mind, treat life with softness, respect the power of time, and let everything grow naturally, like a tree, focused and unafraid, growing clear growth rings.** **Our craftsmanship is just the same!!** **> Cinnabar** The earliest textual records refer to cinnabar with a single character, "丹" (dān). The character "丹" is a pictograph. In ancient times, mining shafts were dug into the earth to extract minerals. Thus, the character "丹" is essentially the character "井" (jǐng, well) with a dot in the middle, signifying something extracted from a dug mine. This substance is cinnabar. Because cinnabar is red, mostly a deep red, "朱" (zhū) also means red. Later, cinnabar was called "朱砂" (zhū shā). "丹" and "朱" describe the color, and "砂" describes the shape, meaning irregular granular minerals. Cinnabar's color is unfading. Chinese calligraphy and painting are called "丹青" (dān qīng), where "丹" refers to cinnabar. It is an indispensable ingredient in the "Eight Treasures Seal Paste," whose main component is also cinnabar. From a Feng Shui perspective, cinnabar is collected from minerals that have absorbed the essence of the sun and moon, and it absorbs the positive energy of heaven and earth. Therefore, cinnabar possesses an extremely strong yang energy magnetic field. We can observe that while jade feels cool in the hand, cinnabar feels warm. Since ancient times, cinnabar has been used in Taoist rituals for writing talismans, consecrating objects, warding off evil, and suppressing negative energy. Cinnabar has always been regarded as a supreme item for attracting luck, transforming fortunes, suppressing evil, driving away malevolent forces, inviting blessings, and accumulating wealth. It carries auspicious meanings of great fortune, prosperity, and well-being. The "Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing" (Classic of Materia Medica) lists cinnabar as a superior ingredient, often used in medicinal treatments for its properties of calming the spirit, detoxifying, and alleviating insomnia and excessive dreaming. Living in modern times, owning one or two cinnabar artifacts can also cultivate one's character and nurture the eyes and heart. **> 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 indirectly. It is generally not recommended to burn finished products 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 draw on an inconspicuous area or use the complimentary bead for drawing.) **> Care** **Cinnabar jewelry without metal or plant-based components (such as wood, bamboo, bodhi seeds, etc.) can be lightly exposed to water, but prolonged immersion is not recommended as it can affect the luster.** **Woven cord styles are not recommended to get wet. After washing, they should be air-dried before wearing, as damp cords can cause excessive moisture against the body, which is not ideal.** 1. Avoid Corrosion Cinnabar is a mineral and is insoluble in water. However, frequent contact with chemicals like soap and shower gel can cause corrosion. 2. Avoid Contact with Metal The mineral elements in cinnabar can absorb metal ions, causing irreversible dulling or blackening. 3. Avoid High Temperatures The mercuric sulfide component in cinnabar will only release at temperatures of 380 degrees Celsius. Therefore, as long as 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 avoid drops. 5. How to Clean If you find cinnabar is dirty, do not soak it in water, as this will alter its original brilliance! You can gently wipe it several times with a slightly damp cotton cloth and let it air dry for a while. 6. Oiling Method Apply a layer of white tea oil or olive oil to the finished product. Allow the surface to absorb the oil, making it more translucent and lustrous. If you apply oil and then seal it in a brocade box, you can wrap it with a common plastic wrap to prevent the oil from staining the brocade box lining. 7. Frequent Handling Regularly handle the cinnabar jewelry worn on your body with your hands. This allows the surface to absorb a thin layer of natural oils, making it appear more ancient and elegant over time. The actual product is more exquisite and beautiful than the photos.