In Chinese tradition, red is the most auspicious of colours, and cinnabar (朱砂) has long been treasured as its truest expression, a warm vermilion once linked with good fortune, vitality, and protection. These earrings pair a round cinnabar bead with a small clover set in gold, a quiet wish for luck carried close to the face.
Key Features
Cinnabar drop (朱砂). A round bead of deep vermilion cinnabar sits just below the clover, rich in colour and warm against the skin.
South Red agate clover (南红玛瑙). The four-petal top is set with a natural South Red agate cabochon, a prized Chinese stone whose soft red echoes the cinnabar below.
The marks of natural stone. The agate carries fine natural markings and gentle shifts in tone from piece to piece. These are nature's hallmarks, so no two pairs are exactly alike.
Sterling silver, gold finish. Made in S925 sterling silver with 18K gold plating for a warm, lasting glow.
Close to the ear. At roughly 20 mm, it sits neatly as a compact stud and carries from day to evening, with cheongsam, hanfu, or modern dress.
Materials & Details
S925 sterling silver with 18K gold plating
Cinnabar (朱砂) drop bead, approximately 8 mm, made from high-content cinnabar
Natural South Red agate (南红玛瑙) clover cabochon
Synthetic cubic zirconia accents
Total height approximately 20 mm
Colour and marking vary naturally from piece to piece, and each pair is shipped as received, so it will differ a little from the photographs
Care
Keep away from water, perfume, and prolonged sunlight. Store in a soft pouch or jewellery box when not in use. Wipe gently with a dry cloth after wear. Cinnabar is a soft material, so avoid knocks against hard surfaces and keep it apart from harder pieces.
Pair your jewellery with our Imperial Gift Box, crafted in Tang red and detailed with gold latticework — the perfect way to express respect, blessing, and heartfelt intention.
Checked the colour in daylight by the window because a lot of sellers use dyed stone and you can usually tell. This looks natural to me, there's slight variation between the two beads which I take as a good sign. Gold filigree is neat, no rough solder marks.
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