Today is Chinese New Year 2015, Year of the Ram or, more specifically, Wooden Sheep.  While mainly celebrated by those from the Chinese culture, anyone can derive some influences into our accessories whether or not you celebrate this holiday. 

Eastern astrology influences Chinese New Year practices, which involves many aspects to increase prosperity, vitality, and health. Hence, choosing a stunning piece of jewelry to wear for the New Year can do more than just complement your outfits. The Chinese zodiac even has suggestions about your choice of jewelry to help make this year more prosperous. As mentioned previously, 2015 is the Year of the Wooden Sheep, so silver or gold jewelry choices with gemstones, colors, and materials that reflect wood elements and its natural earth and water influences make great symbolic picks to increase your luck.

How can you bring those influences into your wardrobe?  With the foremost focus on the element of wood in the coming year, all shades of green and brown are the best jewelry colors to wear in 2015. Gemstones and natural crystals in bright verdant greens or rich earth tones put you in tune with this year's element and bring lucky vibes your way. Because the element of water is also associated with wood, shades of blue- and black-colored jewelry also make excellent choices to incorporate into your wardrobe this year.

Green Gemstones:

→ Peridot		→ Green Amethyst
→ Emerald		→ Tsavorite / Green Garnet

Brown Jewelry:

→ Pearl		→ Yellow Gold Jewelry
→ Wood		→ Diamond

Blue and Black Stones:

→ Blue Sapphire Jewelry		→ Blue Topaz		→ Aquamarine Jewelry
→ Ceramic		→ Black Rings		→ Onyx

If you're looking to increase your luck and vitality this year or want to keep up with the trends of 2015, wear the colors that represent the Chinese Year of the Wooden Sheep. You can achieve that look by accessorizing yourself with fashionable jewelry including yellow gold, brown, green, blue, and black shades of color.

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