If you’re a Cancer celebrating your birthday between June 21-July 22, you’ve got a great story that comes with your zodiac sign – along with some equally spectacular jewelry.
Legend has it that the constellation was formed when the Greek hero, Heracles (also known as Hercules), hurled a murderous crab into the heavens. The goddess Hera, who had summoned the monster to assassinate the hero, turned its remains into the starry sign.
A cushion cut garnet is the body of this antique (late 19th century) crab brooch. Sharp pincers studded with diamonds guard the center stone. Copyright: GIA & Tino Hammid
Cancer is said to be a complicated sign, which is appropriate for the curious symbol of the crab. They can be homebodies (appropriate for the crab that retreats into its shell), sweet, and loyal. They also are said to be, well, crabby, but since this is astrology, we put little stock in these generalizations.
This pair of rose cut diamond and gold crab pins will light up anyone born under the sign of Cancer. Copyright: GIA & Tino Hammid
Cancer can be hard to spot in the night sky. But jewelry designers have no trouble finding it as inspiration for their work.
Cancer earrings from the Lydia Courteille “The 13th Sign” zodiac collection. Photo courtesy D’Orazio and Associates.
Lydia Courteille’s Cancer earrings are the color of twilight. Sapphires against black rhodium gold make for a dramatic contrast.
After seeing what jewelry designers did with the humble crab, we have a newfound appreciation for the zodiac sign. Perhaps you do, too.
Look to the heavens, and you’ll find 12 zodiac signs. But you’ll find here Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus and Gemini.
Main image is the ‘Cancer’ ring from the Lydia Courteille “The 13th Sign” zodiac collection. Photo courtesy D’Orazio and Associates.
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