Mined from Chenzhou’s sacred cinnabar veins and set using Tang dynasty “gold-filigree inlay”techniques, the gem resembles a lotus bud from Cao Zhi’s Ode to the Goddess — “a crimson bloom emerging from emerald waves.” The band cradles the stone like moonlight, while the cinnabar core, refined through Daoist alchemical fires, glows with the warmth of a Han dynasty noblewoman’s rouge case or the ink stains from Li Qingzhao’s poetic reveries. A triune marvel: “vermilion to steady the soul, gold threads to bind fate, scarlet veins to illuminate beauty.”
Bamboo Whisper Edition
Design: Inspired by Wuyi Mountain’s mottled bamboo, carved via Ming dynasty cloisonné artistry.
Details:
Bamboo joints mirror the “five shades of ink” from the Mustard Seed Garden Painting Manual, their segments aligned with celestial patterns.
The cinnabar center glistens like dewdrops on bamboo at dawn, echoing Wen Tong’s ink-bamboo masterpieces.
Wearing it evokes Xie Daoyun’s poetic wit and Li Qingzhao’s melancholic grace — “bamboo’s spirit carries wisdom, cinnabar reveals one’s essence.”
Mermaid's Tail Edition
Design: Modeled after the Classic of Mountains and Seas’ flying fish, with curves inspired by Tang gilt-silver makara motifs.
Details:
Triple wave patterns encode Hetu-Luoshu water divination symbols.
The cinnabar gem mimics a carp clutching a pearl, shimmering like molten sunset on the Qiantang River tide or mermaid tears from The Nymph of the Luo River.
Swirling tail motifs blend Dunhuang’s lotus ceilings and Yongle Temple’s flowing clouds — “one ring holds four seas, a crimson fish guiding safe passage.”
