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Southern Red Agate Multi-Wrap Bracelet · Large Red Bead & Beeswax Charm · 7.7mm
南红
the lover's stone · a calm mood · relaxation
Natural southern red agate
7.7mm natural southern red agate · The lover's stone · A calm, peaceful mood · Relaxation · Cancer · Large Red Bead & Beeswax Charm · Multi-wrap, about 3 loops · Vintage-style accents
Southern red agate (南红) is a warm red agate from southwest China. In crystal tradition it's the lover's stone, linked with a calm, peaceful mood, relaxation and the sign of Cancer.
This piece is a multi-wrap bracelet: a long strand of 7.7mm southern red agate beads in warm persimmon red that wraps one wrist about three times, finished with one large round southern red focal bead between small vintage-style caps, a ribbed vintage-style bicone bead, a carved yellow beeswax amber (蜜蜡) charm and a carved deep green melon-shaped bead hung on a green knotted cord. It's an original LME design, hand-strung one piece at a time, and every piece arrives in our LME gift box.
How it compares: This 7.7mm is a long strand of persimmon-red beads that wraps about three times, with one large southern red focal bead, a carved yellow beeswax amber charm and a carved deep green bead on a green knotted cord. The 5.7mm and 6mm multi-wraps use smaller beads with a beeswax barrel bead. See also Southern Red Agate (南红) Multi-Wrap Bracelet · Pale Beeswax Bead & Bead Charm · 6mm, Southern Red Agate (南红) Multi-Wrap Bracelet · Beeswax Bead & Gourd Charm · 5.7mm, Beeswax Amber & Southern Red Agate Bracelet · Half Honey-Yellow, Half Red · 10.5mm.
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Our Specs
- Bead diameter
- 7.7mm
- Wrap
- Multi-wrap, about 3 loops around the wrist
- Ships from
- Jiangsu, China
- Craft
- Original handmade: each strand is hand-strung, one bead at a time
- Photos
- Photographed in our studio: real photos, not renderings
- Hand-Sorted Beads · Every bead is checked by eye for clarity, color and polish before stringing, because natural stone varies even within one batch. Real studio photos show each strand.
- Original Designs · The LME team chooses the stone pairing, bead size and vintage-style accents for each strand, so every design is our own original, not a ready-made catalog piece.
- Handmade One by One · Each piece is strung by hand, one at a time, and checked bead by bead before it ships.
- Free shipping on orders $99+ · otherwise a flat $8.99
- Ships from China; import duties or taxes may apply and are paid by the buyer.
- Arrives in our gift box, ready to give
- 30-day returns · Shipping & Returns
What does southern red agate mean?
Southern red agate (南红, nan hong) is a warm, opaque red agate from southwest China, prized there for centuries. In crystal tradition it's called the lover's stone, and it's linked with a calm, peaceful mood, with relaxation and with the sign of Cancer.
Its red comes from fine iron minerals in the agate, so the color runs from persimmon orange to deep cherry red, and no two beads match exactly. In Chinese tradition red is the color of good fortune and celebration.
This piece is a multi-wrap bracelet: a long strand of 7.7mm southern red agate beads in warm persimmon red that wraps one wrist about three times, finished with one large round southern red focal bead between small vintage-style caps, a ribbed vintage-style bicone bead, a carved yellow beeswax amber (蜜蜡) charm and a carved deep green melon-shaped bead hung on a green knotted cord.
How it compares: This 7.7mm is a long strand of persimmon-red beads that wraps about three times, with one large southern red focal bead, a carved yellow beeswax amber charm and a carved deep green bead on a green knotted cord. The 5.7mm and 6mm multi-wraps use smaller beads with a beeswax barrel bead. See also Southern Red Agate (南红) Multi-Wrap Bracelet · Pale Beeswax Bead & Bead Charm · 6mm, Southern Red Agate (南红) Multi-Wrap Bracelet · Beeswax Bead & Gourd Charm · 5.7mm, Beeswax Amber & Southern Red Agate Bracelet · Half Honey-Yellow, Half Red · 10.5mm.
Healing Energy: Which chakras and intentions is southern red agate linked with?
In crystal tradition, southern red agate's warm red is linked with the root and heart chakras: feeling grounded and steady, and warm in love. It's worn as the lover's stone, for a calm, peaceful mood and for slowing down and relaxing, and it's traditionally paired with the sign of Cancer.
In crystal tradition, southern red agate is linked with:
- Chakras: Its red is traditionally linked with the root chakra (steadiness) and the heart chakra (love and warmth).
- The lover's stone: A symbol of warm, lasting affection (恋人之石).
- A calm, peaceful mood: A gentle reminder to breathe and let the day settle (心情平和).
- Relaxation: Worn for slowing down and easing into a softer pace (放松身心).
- Zodiac: Traditionally paired with Cancer (巨蟹座).
Intentions it suits: love, a calm mood, relaxation and steady good fortune.
Crystal meanings come from tradition and personal experience. They are not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.
How is this southern red agate bracelet made?
Each 7.7mm southern red agate bracelet is an original LME design, strung by hand one at a time. We pick every bead by eye for a warm persimmon red and balanced color, place the accents, and check the piece bead by bead before gift-boxing. Every photo on this page shows the real bracelet.
- Hand-picked beads: Each 7.7mm bead is chosen by eye, then matched so the strand looks balanced.
- The look: 7.7mm beads in warm persimmon red.
- Honest descriptions: Accents are described by color and shape only: one large round southern red focal bead between small vintage-style caps, a ribbed vintage-style bicone bead, a carved yellow beeswax amber (蜜蜡) charm and a carved deep green melon-shaped bead hung on a green knotted cord.
- Original design: The bead choice, the accent placement and the vintage-style accents are an in-house LME design.
- Handmade one by one: Each piece is strung by hand and checked bead by bead before it's gift-boxed.
How can you tell if southern red agate is real?
Look at each bead in daylight. Natural southern red agate has a soft, waxy glow and small shifts of red from bead to bead. Glass or dyed stone looks too even, and dye collects in drill holes. Ours ships from Jiangsu, China, with real studio photos.
- Expect variety: Shade differs from bead to bead, from persimmon to cherry red.
- Check the drill holes: A darker red ring around the hole is a classic trace of dye.
- Feel it: Agate feels cool at first and is harder than glass, so it doesn't scratch easily.
- Ask us: We're happy to send close-up photos and video of the exact strand.
How do I cleanse and care for southern red agate?
Southern red agate is a fairly hard stone, but its glow lasts longest when it's kept away from perfume, lotion and harsh cleaners. Cleanse it with moonlight or sound, wipe it with a soft dry cloth, and store it on its own in its pouch.
Energy cleansing (gentle options):
- Moonlight: Leave it on a windowsill overnight, out of direct sun.
- Sound: Ring a singing bowl, bell or chime near it for a minute.
Everyday care:
- Avoid hard knocks: Take it off for sports and heavy work.
- Put it on last: Apply perfume, lotion and sunscreen first and let them dry.
- Avoid heat and strong sun: No hot cars, saunas or sunny windowsills.
- Take it off before showering, swimming, exercising or sleeping to protect the stone and the cord.
- Accent care: Wipe the vintage-style accents with a soft dry cloth after wearing.
How do I wear a multi-wrap southern red agate bracelet?
Slip your hand through the first loop, give the strand one twist, and slip your hand through again until all 3 loops sit side by side on one wrist. To take it off, roll it down over your hand instead of pulling it wide, which keeps the stretch cord strong for longer.
Read our guide to wearing a multi-wrap crystal bracelet.
Specifications
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Stone | Natural southern red agate |
| Material series | Southern Red Agate |
| Bead size | 7.7mm |
| Style | Multi-wrap, about 3 loops |
| Accents | One large round southern red focal bead between small vintage-style caps, a ribbed vintage-style bicone bead, a carved yellow beeswax amber (蜜蜡) charm and a carved deep green melon-shaped bead hung on a green knotted cord |
| Cord | Stretch cord |
| Craft | Handmade, one by one |
| Packaging | LME gift box |
| Note | Natural stone: shade varies from bead to bead |
How much is shipping, and can I return it?
US shipping is free on orders of $99 or more; otherwise it's a flat $8.99. Orders are processed in 1–3 business days and ship from Jiangsu, China with tracking, arriving in about 7–15 business days. Unworn items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days; the customer pays return postage.
- Custom pieces: Made-to-order or customized pieces can't be returned, except for quality issues.
See our full Shipping & Returns policy.
Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from the other southern red agate multi-wraps?
- This 7.7mm is a long strand of persimmon-red beads that wraps about three times, with one large southern red focal bead, a carved yellow beeswax amber charm and a carved deep green bead on a green knotted cord. The 5.7mm and 6mm multi-wraps use smaller beads with a beeswax barrel bead. Meaning and care are the same.
- What are the accents on this bracelet?
- The accents are one large round southern red focal bead between small vintage-style caps, a ribbed vintage-style bicone bead, a carved yellow beeswax amber (蜜蜡) charm and a carved deep green melon-shaped bead hung on a green knotted cord. We describe them by color and shape only; message us through our contact form if you'd like close-up photos.
- What size are the beads, and can you change the length?
- The beads are 7.7mm, and the strand wraps about 3 times. Send us your wrist measurement through our contact form and tell us how many loops you'd like. We'll adjust the strand before it ships so every loop sits comfortably.
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