Popular Science of Bracelet

Preface

Tibet Energy is dedicated to educating friends about the knowledge related to bracelet. This article will introduce the common types of bracelet available in the market to help you make informed purchasing decisions.

1. What are bracelet?

The earliest bracelet can be traced back thousands of years, originating from a time when craftsmanship was underdeveloped. They were made from natural materials and primarily consisted of wood, agate, and crystal. Over the millennia, the materials used for bracelet have diversified, including varieties such as white jade, glass, amber, and jadeite. Today, the range of materials has expanded even further, leading to a wide variety of wrist bead types.

2. The Functions of bracelet

Wishing Function: Different types of bracelet serve different auspicious purposes. For example, Buddhist prayer beads can be used to pray for safety, while rose quartz can enhance romantic relationships.

Decorative Function: This is arguably the most important role of bracelet. When paired with suitable clothing, they can enhance personal charm.

3. Classification of bracelet

1.Wooden Types

Agarwood（black bracelet）

Introduction: Agarwood is not merely wood; it comes from the Aquilaria tree, often referred to as "wind tree." When the trunk of the tree is damaged by natural causes or human action, it secretes a resin that encases the injury. This mixture of resin and wood is known as agarwood.

Function: Wearing agarwood bracelet regularly can help calm the mind, relieve mental stress, and placing them near your pillow can aid sleep.

Identification: Genuine agarwood features clear grain patterns and natural, rich aromas that vary over time. It feels heavier. Fake agarwood, however, has a uniform texture, a pungent and persistent smell, and is lighter. Higher-grade agarwood, which has a higher resin content, sinks in water and is thus more expensive.

Maintenance: Agarwood is soft, so it should be protected from impacts. Avoid moisture, and if it gets wet, wipe it immediately with a clean, soft cloth. Keep it away from chemicals, cosmetics, perfumes, and cleaning agents that could damage it.

（2）Sandalwood

Introduction: Sandalwood grows slowly and takes a long time to mature. It is hard with a smooth texture and is mainly produced in the humid and hot regions of Eastern India, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and Fiji. The color of sandalwood varies by region.

Function: Wearing sandalwood bracelet regularly can help focus the mind, promote tranquility, and has certain beauty benefits for women.

Identification: Genuine sandalwood is hard, has a sweet and rich aroma that lingers, and features natural grain patterns that may be straight or wavy. It is often rich in oil and has a high luster. Fake sandalwood is soft, lightweight, has a rough texture, a pungent smell that dissipates quickly, and is low in oil and luster. Additionally, Indian old sandalwood is of higher quality, rarer, and more expensive.

Maintenance: Use clean white gloves or hands that do not sweat to frequently play with the beads to develop a patina. Avoid contact with chemicals, and if the fragrance fades, seal it for a period to preserve the scent longer.

(3) Green Sandalwood

Introduction: Green sandalwood is dense and hard, resistant to erosion, with a smooth and delicate feel. It has a lasting fragrance and vibrant, varied colors. Under sunlight, green sandalwood beads appear yellow-brown, while in dim light, they turn green. When humidity and temperature rise, they can change to deep blue and purple. It is one of the few beads that can change color. Due to its rich oil content, the longer you wear it, the brighter and greener it becomes.

Function: The unique and melodious fragrance of green sandalwood can refresh the mind. Its rich oil content can also nourish the skin when worn regularly.

Identification: Observe the color changes of green sandalwood under sunlight, indoors, and at high temperatures. Beads that do not change color are fake. Fake beads also have a strong, stimulating scent that dissipates quickly.

Additionally, green sandalwood beads are inexpensive, making them a good choice for beginners. Green sandalwood combs are recommended for women, as regular use can refresh the mind, protect hair quality, imbue the hair with a pleasant scent, and enhance one's temperament.

Maintenance: Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight to prevent cracking. Keep away from chemicals to prevent corrosion. Avoid collisions with hard objects to prevent deformation. Frequently play with the beads using clean hands to develop a patina over time, giving the green sandalwood a glassy appearance that is very attractive.

(4) Red Sandalwood

Introduction: Known as the "divine wood," red sandalwood is considered the most precious among hardwoods. Historically, it was used exclusively by royal families and is also called "imperial wood." It is expensive due to its hard texture, beautiful grain, and resistance to insects and decay.

Function: Red sandalwood symbolizes peace and good fortune, bringing joy and enhancing personal charm.

Identification: Genuine red sandalwood beads leave a mark when scratched on white paper. Red sandalwood is not aromatic; if the beads have a noticeable fragrance or acidic smell, they are likely fake. Authentic red sandalwood is dense and heavy, able to sink in water. Beads with burls and golden streaks are of the highest grade and are more expensive.

Maintenance: Avoid water and oil to prevent damage. Keep away from chemicals, and avoid high temperatures that can cause the beads to crack. Regularly play with the beads using clean, dry hands to develop a patina.

(5) Golden Phoebe

Introduction: Golden phoebe wood has long been considered the ideal, most precious, and highest-grade construction material. Many ancient imperial thrones were made of high-quality phoebe wood. It is resistant to decay, deformation, and cracking, and is insect and termite-resistant. It has a pleasant fragrance and a comfortable feel, being neither cold in winter nor hot in summer. Among these, submerged golden phoebe wood is formed due to natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, and landslides, where the wood gets buried under soil or silt. Over hundreds to thousands of years, it undergoes a carbonization process under high pressure and low oxygen, eventually becoming a form of carbonized wood, essentially an upgraded version of golden phoebe wood, and is therefore more expensive.

Function: It is resistant to decay and pests. Its unique fragrance is refreshing and calming, and wearing it regularly can improve sleep quality.

Identification: Genuine golden phoebe beads maintain their fragrance over time, with a faint medicinal aroma that is soothing (submerged golden phoebe wood has a fruit-like scent). They feel neither cold in winter nor hot in summer, and the "golden threads" inside the wood appear to move under light. The wood is soft and delicate, less prone to cracking, making it feel light.

Maintenance: Avoid collisions and drops. Keep away from colored liquids and oils, and do not use acidic or alkaline cleaning agents. Generally, rinsing with clean water and wiping with a non-fading soft cloth is sufficient for cleaning. There is no need to apply oil or polish, as the friction from contact with the body or clothing will naturally make the surface glossy, and the body's natural oils will enhance its shine.

(6) Cliff Cypress

Introduction: Cliff Cypress is known as a "living fossil," growing in harsh environments such as cliffs and rock crevices. Its shapes are often twisted and varied, with a rich fragrance and colors ranging from red to yellow. The roots or trunks of dead cypress trees, weathered over many years, yield wood that is hard, heavy, and sinks in water due to its rich oil content. It has a strong aroma, is wear-resistant, and does not easily deform.

Uses: The deep scent of cypress can refresh and invigorate, and it has insect-repelling properties. Its enduring spirit, standing firm against the winds and sands over the years, is truly admirable.

Identification: Genuine Cliff Cypress has abundant oil, sinks quickly in water, is very hard, and has a lasting, rich fragrance. It can be categorized into raw, aged, and old materials, with the scarred, reddish-brown old material being the finest.

Care: Avoid prolonged sun exposure to prevent melting of the wax layer and aging of the finish, which can lead to cracking. Keep it away from chemical substances and do not soak it in water for extended periods.

(7) Bloodwood

Introduction: Primarily found in the rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia, Bloodwood is referred to as the "king of woods" and is traditionally used by the Indonesian royal family. Its colors vary from orange-yellow to reddish-orange, with some being dark brown. The wood is odorless, dense, sinks in water, and has a strong oily feel.

Uses: It is known for its pain-relieving properties, and wearing Bloodwood bracelets can help alleviate discomfort and promote safety.

Identification: Genuine Bloodwood has no strong fragrance, sinks in water, and has consistent color throughout. When illuminated, it exhibits a deep red hue.

Care: Avoid direct sunlight, oil, and water, and keep it away from chemicals. When you first acquire a bracelet, rub its surface and polish it for two weeks, then let it sit for a week to allow a protective oxidized layer to form.

(8) Violet Wood

Introduction: Native to South America, scientifically named Purpleheart, Violet Wood is also known as Purple Wood. The wood is strong, of high quality, and resistant to decay.

Uses: The beautiful and noble purple color enhances the wearer's demeanor and can help soothe emotions over time.

Identification: Genuine Violet Wood is hard, heavy, resistant to decay, and has no distinct scent.

Care: Avoid prolonged sun exposure, water, oil, and chemicals.

(9) Huanghuali (Yellow Flower Pear)

Introduction: Known scientifically as Dalbergia odorifera, Huanghuali features clear and beautiful grain patterns. It primarily grows in regions such as Vietnam, Myanmar, and parts of China, including Hainan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Yunnan, and Sichuan. The wood is stable, resistant to cracking and warping, and has a smooth, delicate feel with varying aromas depending on its origin.

Uses: Wearing Huanghuali bracelets can effectively stabilize blood pressure and significantly aid blood circulation and metabolism, while also absorbing some mobile phone radiation.

Identification: Genuine Huanghuali has a rich aroma, is heavy and hard, and has a smooth texture. It features seven common grain patterns: ghost face, ghost eye, landscape, tiger skin, spider, lightning, and X-shape. Hainan Huanghuali is rare in the market, with most available wood being from Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, or even Africa and Brazil.

Care: Avoid water, high temperatures, and chemicals. Use clean hands to handle it, ensuring to polish around the holes. About half an hour of handling each day for one to two weeks will develop a slight sticky feel, indicating the formation of a thin protective layer, which should then be left to dry for a week to harden.

(10) Lightning Wood

Introduction: Lightning Wood refers to trees that have survived lightning strikes, including jujube, peach, and oak trees. In folklore, such wood is believed to carry the powerful energy of lightning, symbolizing protection and safety.

Uses: It is said to enhance charisma, strengthen personal energy fields, calm the mind, and symbolize a wish for peace and safety.

Identification: Identifying genuine Lightning Wood requires examining its lightning patterns, best done by a seasoned expert, as many market offerings are either charred or artificially electrified fakes. Purchase with caution and verify authenticity.

Care: Keep it away from water, oil, and chemicals. If it gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft cloth.

2. Crystal Types

(1) Phantom Quartz

Introduction: Also known as Ghost Quartz, Phantom Quartz forms when minerals or volcanic mud are trapped within clear quartz during its formation, due to natural events such as tectonic movements or volcanic eruptions.

Uses: Enhances financial luck, strengthens personal energy fields, and serves as a fashionable accessory.

Identification: High-quality Phantom Quartz is transparent like water, free from cotton-like inclusions, clouds, or fractures. The volcanic mud portion should have a pure, single color without impurities. It can be categorized by color—Green Phantom, Red Phantom, White Phantom, Gray Phantom—with Green Phantom being the most valuable. It can also be classified by shape—Pyramid, Treasure Bowl, Thousand Layers, Starry Sky, Full Coverage—with Pyramid and Treasure Bowl being rarer and more expensive.

Care: Avoid contact with chemicals, prolonged sun exposure, and hard impacts. Rinse frequently with clean water. If possible, place the bracelet in a crystal geode at night for degaussing and recharging.

(2) Rutilated Quartz

Introduction: Rutilated Quartz contains needle-like inclusions of various minerals, such as titanium dioxide, rutile, black tourmaline, or actinolite, which appear like strands of hair within the quartz. This gives rise to varieties like Golden Rutilated Quartz, Black Rutilated Quartz, and Red Rutilated Quartz.

Uses: Enhances personal energy fields, boosts fortune, and serves as an ornamental accessory.

Identification: Fake Rutilated Quartz often contains bubbles and resembles malt sugar. Genuine Rutilated Quartz inclusions are not uniformly aligned and vary in thickness. Synthetic versions are usually yellow-brown or red-brown and can be distinguished by the uniform direction of inclusions and their triangular cross-sections.

Care: Avoid contact with chemicals, prolonged sun exposure, and hard impacts. Rinse frequently with clean water. If possible, place the bracelet in a crystal geode at night for degaussing and recharging.

(3) Strawberry Quartz

Introduction: Recently discovered in Russia, Strawberry Quartz contains natural inclusions that resemble strawberry seeds, giving it its name.

Uses: Enhances love and interpersonal relationships, attracts romantic opportunities, increases personal charm, and promotes harmonious relationships.

Identification: Genuine Strawberry Quartz has randomly arranged inclusions, giving a natural and pure appearance. Fake versions have uniformly arranged inclusions. High-quality Strawberry Quartz with abundant red and gold inclusions, clear overall color, and good transparency and refractivity is rare.

Care: Avoid contact with chemicals, prolonged sun exposure, and hard impacts. Rinse frequently with clean water. If possible, place the bracelet in a crystal geode at night for degaussing and recharging.

(4) Rose Quartz

Introduction: Also known as Pink Quartz, Rose Quartz comes in four varieties: Common Rose Quartz, Rose Quartz, Ice Rose Quartz, and Star Rose Quartz.

Uses: Promotes romantic relationships and improves interpersonal connections, serving as a decorative accessory.

Identification: Genuine Rose Quartz feels cool and heavy to the touch, with natural inclusions, unlike flawless synthetic versions.

Care: Avoid contact with chemicals, prolonged sun exposure, and hard impacts. Rinse frequently with clean water. If possible, place the bracelet in a crystal geode at night for degaussing and recharging.

(5) Smoky Quartz

Introduction: Smoky Quartz varies in color from light to dark brown and black brown due to natural factors.

Uses: Improves decision-making and analytical abilities, calms the mind, stabilizes emotions, and serves as a decorative accessory.

Identification: Natural Smoky Quartz feels cool and heavy, with high hardness and some inclusions, whereas fake versions are light, warm, and flawless.

Care: Avoid contact with chemicals, prolonged sun exposure, and hard impacts. Rinse frequently with clean water. If possible, place the bracelet in a crystal geode at night for degaussing and recharging.

(6) Citrine

Introduction: Citrine ranges in color from light yellow, pure yellow, orange-yellow, to golden yellow.

Uses: Enhances financial luck and personal energy fields, serving as a decorative accessory.

Identification: Genuine Citrine feels cool, smooth, and heavy to the touch; fake versions do not.

Care: Avoid contact with chemicals, prolonged sun exposure, and hard impacts. Rinse frequently with clean water. If possible, place the bracelet in a crystal geode at night for degaussing and recharging.

(7) Amethyst

Introduction: Amethyst comes in various shades of purple, from light to dark.

Uses: Enhances memory, aids intellectual development, helps with concentration, and serves as a decorative accessory.

（8）White Crystal (Clear Quartz)

Overview: Also known as clear quartz, it is the most representative member of the crystal family, recognized for its versatility and contributions, often referred to as the "King of Crystals."

Function: It acts as a comprehensive energy source, symbolizing balance. It is ideal for blessings and wishes, enhances feng shui, serves as a protective talisman, and helps to demagnetize other crystals.

Identification: Genuine white crystal feels cool and has a substantial weight. Due to natural variations, it may contain some inclusions; otherwise, it may be fake.

Care: Avoid contact with chemicals, direct sunlight, and collisions with hard objects. Rinse with clean water frequently. If possible, place the bracelet in a crystal cave at night to demagnetize and recharge it.

3. gemstone Types

（1）Moonstone

Overview: Moonstone is a gem mineral formed from layers of feldspar and sodium feldspar. It is primarily sourced from Sri Lanka, Myanmar, India, Brazil, Mexico, and the Alps, with Sri Lanka being the most prized. When rotated, the surface displays a beautiful blue sheen due to light refraction.

Function: It promotes better sleep, has gentle energy, and is suitable for those with a fiery temperament. Moonstone exudes a romantic aura, making it perfect as a token between couples.

Identification: Genuine moonstone feels cool and soft, displaying a blue sheen when rotated, which imitations cannot replicate.

Care: Avoid contact with chemicals, direct sunlight, and collisions with hard objects. Rinse with clean water regularly. If possible, place the bracelet in a crystal cave at night for demagnetization and recharging.

（2）Sunstone

Overview: A member of the feldspar family, sunstone features numerous neatly arranged, bright red mineral flecks that reflect light, creating a dazzling sparkle reminiscent of sunlight, hence its nickname "sunstone."

Function: It helps enhance memory, dispel negative emotions, and brings positive energy, making it suitable for decoration and styling.

Identification: Genuine sunstone shines vibrantly and emits golden glimmers in sunlight; fakes will not exhibit the same qualities.

Care: Avoid contact with chemicals, direct sunlight, and hard object collisions. Rinse with clean water frequently. If possible, place the bracelet in a crystal cave at night for demagnetization and recharging.

（3）Aquamarine

Overview: According to legend, aquamarine originates from the depths of the sea, embodying the essence of seawater. Sailors used it to pray for safe voyages, earning it the title "Stone of Fortune."

Function: It enhances intuition, improves communication and leadership skills, and fosters better interpersonal relationships, suitable for decoration and styling.

Identification: Beware of common imitations made from treated materials. For personal verification, using a Charles filter is recommended; genuine aquamarine will appear light green or dark green under the filter.

Care: Avoid contact with chemicals, direct sunlight, and collisions with hard objects. Rinse with clean water regularly. If possible, place the bracelet in a crystal cave at night for demagnetization and recharging.