June 22nd – July 22nd

Each sign of the zodiac has a corresponding gemstone to match the energies of that particular sign. By wearing the corresponding gemstone to your star sign, it is believed, will focus the energy of the ruling planet through the properties of the gem and could bring the wearer good luck and protection.

The reported properties for the Cancer zodiac stone Emerald are loyalty, faithfulness and friendship. The therapeutic properties of the Emerald are reputed to be effective for health and well being problems relating to health of the eyes, fertility, the spine and headaches.

The list of gemstones of the Zodiac has been taken from the 1st Century, when the Jewish High Priests of Israel decorated their ceremonial breastplates with the twelve gemstones.