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Vermilion Cinnabar Earrings are a unique pair featuring round high-content vermilion cinnabar beads, real rhodium-plated 925 Sterling Silver hooks, stainless steel findings.
Each earring weighs 3.3g (0.116oz) and measures 11*45mm (0.433*1.772in)
Designed and crafted by Silvi Simberg x 2024 as part of the Collection: Little parts of the Whole Shebang Collection;
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“If your heart stays true amid uncertainty, then your strength becomes a beacon in the unknown.”
Cinnabar, known for its rich red hue, stands out in artisan jewelry. High-content cinnabar beads, often mixed with resin, provide durability while preserving the vibrant color. As a mercury sulfide (HgS) mineral, pure cinnabar has historically been prized. Today, however, artisans use stabilized forms of cinnabar, ensuring safe and durable beads for jewelry.
Cinnabar beads create a bold statement in jewelry, especially with their deep red tones and intricate carvings. These beads pair beautifully with metals like brass, silver, and gold, adding an artistic flair to necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. The beads’ striking color and cultural history make them a favorite in bohemian, vintage, and Asian-inspired styles. Cinnabar pieces blend well with other gemstones, yet they often serve as the centerpiece of any jewelry design.
Cinnabar’s history in Chinese culture is rich with meaning. For centuries, artisans carved cinnabar into intricate designs for jewelry, amulets, and statues. The deep red shade symbolized life force, strength, and protection. In Taoist alchemy, cinnabar represented “qi” or life energy, believed to support longevity. Because of its powerful symbolism, cinnabar became a protective charm and symbol of vitality across many cultures.
Historically, people mined cinnabar for mercury, using it in pigments and alchemy. However, modern cinnabar is rarely mined due to its toxic mercury content. Instead, artisans use stabilized cinnabar mixed with resin, making it safe for crafting. These cinnabar-resin beads maintain the traditional look without the health risks. Today, cinnabar remains highly valued in artisanal jewelry for its cultural significance, intricate carvings, and striking color.
Unless you’re wearing the pair outdoors, for storing, keep out of direct sunlight, excess heat and water to avoid oxidation and discoloration;
Gold and Rhodium plating needs to be re-applied at a jeweller’s if it comes off;
Hooks | Rhodium-Plated 925 Sterling Silver (0.2 micron) |
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Findings | Stainless Steel / Jewellery-Grade / PVD-Plated |
Origin | Handmade in Estonia, 2024 |
Beads | Cinnabar |
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