Nanhong Agate

A red shaped by iron and time.

Red chalcedony from southwest China

Nanhong is prized for its dense vermilion colour and quiet translucence. Our pieces use the stone as an accent rather than a symbol with a fixed promise.

Colour

Vermilion to deep cinnabar

Formation

Silica with iron colouring

Origin

Yunnan · Sichuan

Hardness

6.5–7 Mohs

Care

Avoid hard knocks and chemicals

Vermilion as warmth, celebration and a wish spoken without words.

The red of Nanhong recalls lacquer, cinnabar and palace walls. In traditional colour language, chi is not simply red: it is warmth, vitality and an auspicious beginning.