Cancer Zodiac Necklace with Natural Diamond in 14K Gold

A 14K solid gold pendant for Cancer, the cardinal water sign born June 21 to July 22. The Cancer symbol is set with a natural diamond accent, a quiet flash chosen for steady, daily wear.

The piece

• Metal: 14K solid gold (Yellow or White).
• Stone: Natural diamond, accent setting on the Cancer zodiac symbol.
• Chain: included, 16 to 18 inch adjustable cable chain.
• Hand-finished in the USA, made to order.

The symbol

Cancer is a cardinal water sign ruled by the Moon. Its glyph traces the crab, taken from the Lernaean crab of the Heracles myth and from older Mesopotamian sea-creature emblems. Born between June 21 and July 22, Cancer opens at the summer solstice, the year's longest day, when the sun reaches its highest point in the northern sky. Across traditions Cancer is associated with intuition, emotional depth, the home, and the protective instinct of holding what matters close.

About this stone

Diamond is pure crystalline carbon, formed at depths of 150 to 250 kilometers in the earth's mantle under pressures and temperatures that exist nowhere on the surface. The diamonds reaching jewelry counters were carried to the surface by deep volcanic eruptions called kimberlite pipes that occurred between 1 and 3 billion years ago. The stone is 10 on the Mohs scale, the hardest natural material known, and the only gem mineral to scratch every other. Industrial diamond is also used as a cutting medium for the very rocks from which gem diamond is mined. The accent diamond in this piece was selected by a certified gemologist for color and clarity.

Care and wear

Diamond is the hardest natural material and resistant to chemicals, heat, and abrasion. Clean with mild soap and warm water, with ultrasonic, or with steam cleaners.

Common questions

What is the zodiac date range for Cancer? June 21 to July 22.

Is the diamond natural? Yes. The accent diamond was mined from the earth and selected for color and clarity.