{"product_id":"green-sandalwood-red-agate-double","title":"Green Sandalwood Red Agate Double Bracelet","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen sandalwood (\u003cem\u003eBulnesia arborea\u003c\/em\u003e) — a hardwood native to South America known for its distinctive color shift. Paired with three genuine red agate accent beads and brass spacer beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Wears In\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh from finishing, the wood has a warm honey-yellow tone. Over weeks of daily wear and exposure to air, the surface oxidizes gradually: first to a soft olive-green, then settling into a deeper moss-green that is unique to each wearer. No two bracelets age the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003elightweight\u003c\/strong\u003e wood. If it feels surprisingly light when you first pick it up — that is the nature of this material, not a sign of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere You'll Reach For It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quiet, everyday piece — the kind you forget you're wearing until someone notices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorning:\u003c\/strong\u003e slipped on with your first coffee, before the day asks anything of you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt your desk:\u003c\/strong\u003e the polished wood catches the light as you type, a small visual pause between tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeekend:\u003c\/strong\u003e layered alongside a watch or a plain metal band for a stacked look that reads intentional, not loud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravel:\u003c\/strong\u003e it packs flat, weighs almost nothing, and asks for none of the fuss of fine jewelry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening:\u003c\/strong\u003e the easiest thing to put on when you want a finished look without thinking about it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead diameter: 8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: double-wrap bracelet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccent stones: 3 red agate beads, spaced evenly along the wrap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacers: brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: hand-finished, hand-polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural variation: each bead differs slightly in shade, tone, and size — this is characteristic of solid wood, not a flaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn Chinese Tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Chinese material culture, certain woods and stones carry symbolic meaning passed down through craft and folklore. Within the traditional five-element (wuxing) framework, green sandalwood is associated with wood and red agate with fire — historically read as a pairing of balance and warmth, not as any physical effect on the wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen sandalwood\u003c\/strong\u003e has long been valued in Chinese woodcraft for its slow-grown density and its color that deepens with age — informally linked with endurance and quiet continuity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed agate\u003c\/strong\u003e has appeared in Chinese ornament for centuries and is traditionally associated with warmth, vitality, and protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are cultural associations carried by the materials themselves — not claims we make about the person wearing them. We offer this bracelet for how it looks, feels, and ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen sandalwood is a natural material that responds to how you treat it. A little attention keeps it looking its best for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the bracelet before washing hands, showering, swimming, or doing dishes. The wood does not handle soaking or prolonged moisture — no baths, no submerging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkip the sweat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Take it off during intense workouts or on very humid, hot days. Heavy perspiration changes the surface finish faster than normal wear. If your hands run sweaty, you can handle the beads with a soft cotton cloth instead of bare skin to keep the surface clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e When the temperature climbs above 39°C (102°F), set the bracelet aside in a cool, dry spot and put it back on when it cools down. Direct sunlight causes uneven color change — store it away from windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid chemicals.\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfume, lotion, sunscreen, and cleaning products can stain or dull the wood. Apply those first, let them dry, then put on your bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGo easy on impact.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood can knock and scuff — avoid rough handling, and don't wear it where it'll get battered against hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep it in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place out of direct sun. A sealed pouch or box helps hold steady humidity and keeps the surface from drying out too fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne note on nature: each bead varies slightly in shade and size, and the color deepens at its own pace. That variation is the material, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cultural notes above are drawn from Chinese tradition and shared for context only. They are not medical or health claims. Lumala does not claim that wearing this bracelet affects physical or mental well-being. 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