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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 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.
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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6 & 10mm beads, in some cases the size of the stone beads may vary +-1mm. Hook lengths range between 1cm basic hooks, 1.5+cm English Locks, 2cm silver hooks – refer to the product photos. In newer designs, the stainless steel spacer daisies, bead caps and small beads contribute 3-4mm extra length (refer to product photo) In principle I keep the weight below 5 grams per earring, so it doesn’t stretch or hurt your ears even if you wear it the whole day. Occasionally, for some designs, that weight limit exceeds by a gram – every pair has their specific weight marked under the overview tab. Note that some earring hooks have thicker wires, and if you are not used to wearing earrings daily, using them will feel uncomfortable in the beginning. Oathfeed Classic Design
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