Chinese zodiac

Your birth year. Your animal.

Find your birth-year animal, explore its bead palette, then change the design to make it yours.

Birth year → Animal → Bead palette → Your design

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For example, 1990

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Animal symbolism inspires the colours and patterns. Choose any animal or palette you like.

How to choose your Chinese zodiac bracelet colors →

Shown: 16 cm wrist · 10 mm beads

01 / Chinese zodiac
Rat
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Rat

Ink & Water

Cool blue and clear quartz, interrupted by fine black lines. A crisp palette inspired by the Rat’s resourceful symbolism.

Bead paletteAquamarine · Tourmalinated Quartz · Clear Quartz

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02 / Chinese zodiac
Ox
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Ox

Earthbound

Golden-brown bands surround a deep red centre. An earthy arrangement for the Ox’s steady, grounded imagery.

Bead paletteYellow Tiger's Eye · Garnet · Clear Quartz

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03 / Chinese zodiac
Tiger
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Tiger

Amber Stripe

Dark patterned beads punctuate amber tones like stripes. A small red pair adds a warm centre to the Tiger palette.

Bead paletteYellow Tiger's Eye · Tourmalinated Quartz · Garnet

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04 / Chinese zodiac
Rabbit
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Rabbit

Soft Bloom

Soft rose with pale-blue markers and a clear centre. The Rabbit’s gentle imagery guides this light, open arrangement.

Bead paletteRose Quartz · Aquamarine · Clear Quartz

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05 / Chinese zodiac
Dragon
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Dragon

Plum & Gold

Deep purple and wine red meet two golden accents. Rich contrasts echo the Dragon’s bold presence in Chinese art.

Bead paletteBrazilian Amethyst · Garnet · Golden Rutilated Quartz

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06 / Chinese zodiac
Snake
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Snake

Silver Line

Fine black inclusions trace a silver-toned loop. Clear quartz and a golden pair interrupt the Snake’s winding pattern.

Bead paletteTourmalinated Quartz · Clear Quartz · Golden Rutilated Quartz

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07 / Chinese zodiac
Horse
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Horse

Red Horizon

Wine red moves between golden-brown markers. The Horse’s lively imagery becomes a spaced, travelling rhythm.

Bead paletteGarnet · Yellow Tiger's Eye · Clear Quartz

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08 / Chinese zodiac
Goat
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Goat

Soft Clay

Peach-toned texture, soft rose and a clear pair. A quiet palette inspired by the Goat, also called Sheep or Ram.

Bead paletteCherry Blossom Rhodonite · Rose Quartz · Clear Quartz

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09 / Chinese zodiac
Monkey
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Monkey

Golden Play

Clear quartz and golden-brown beads alternate playfully. Two golden accents finish the Monkey’s varied pattern.

Bead paletteClear Quartz · Yellow Tiger's Eye · Golden Rutilated Quartz

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10 / Chinese zodiac
Rooster
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Rooster

First Light

A bright, clear strand with red markers and golden accents. The Rooster’s sunrise imagery guides the colours.

Bead paletteClear Quartz · Garnet · Golden Rutilated Quartz

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11 / Chinese zodiac
Dog
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Dog

Steady Trail

Warm brown frames clear bands and a dark-lined centre. A balanced arrangement for the Dog’s steadfast symbolism.

Bead paletteYellow Tiger's Eye · Clear Quartz · Tourmalinated Quartz

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12 / Chinese zodiac
Pig
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Pig

Rose Garden

A soft pink outer arc meets deep purple and clear quartz. A full, rounded palette inspired by the Pig’s generous imagery.

Bead paletteRose Quartz · Brazilian Amethyst · Clear Quartz

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Composed with photos from our bead library. These are editable design ideas, not photos of finished bracelets. Natural colour, texture and markings vary.

BVDIY makes custom bracelets from your design. Ready-made pieces and loose beads are not sold here.

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How the year is counted

This finder changes the animal at Chinese New Year, using the civil dates in the Hong Kong Observatory calendar tables. Some BaZi traditions use Li Chun instead. A birth year alone gives a provisional result; January and February birthdays need the date check.

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