💎 JTCWOW Expert Panel 💎

   

          Mars is a masculine planet which radiates an intense and fiery energy. Mars governs soldiers and warfare, ambassadors and orators, restaurateur and cooks, athletes and pilots, real estate and construction. It rules the color red, the metal element, vegetation, and the basic energy of life. The position of Mars in one’s horoscope determines relations among brothers, courage and strength, vitality and sexual drive. When Mars is powerfully placed, a person becomes highly energetic and devotes his or her energy to constructive endeavors and worthy causes. When afflicted, Mars causes a person to behave erratically and waste energy on worthless pursuits. A severely debilitated Mars often indicates a violent temper and destructive tendencies.

When Mars is exalted one has great energy, is learned, well-known and regal, But if Mars is located in a weak or afflicted position in one’s horoscope one becomes prone to boils (due to impure blood), unstable blood pressure, anemia, and violence. YELLOW is the cosmic color transmitted by coral and other ochre colored gems. Yellow color waves are related to the lymph nodes, bone marrow, blood, and head. Mars astral talismans may help to strengthen these vital elements. They also help avert violence and warfare, moderate lust, improve finances, and reduce mental depression

As Mars is incompatible with Mercury and Saturn , Mars gems like red coral should not be used with emerald or blue sapphires. Specifically designed talismans like the Navaratna (nine gems setting) are an exception to this principle.

The particular hue or type of reddish ochre color recommended for each social-religious-economic station in society are listed as follows:

1. Religious practitioners, scientists and educators should use pink red.
2. Soldiers, administrators, leaders and bureaucrats should use blood red.
3. Farmers, bankers and traders should use orange red.
4. Servants, laborers and workers should use brown red.

          Gems From Mars opened in 2006 and quickly became an international destination for its thoughtful and surprisingly modern selection of antique jewelry and furniture. The New York Times wrote that “arguably the most provocative design sensibility right now can be found in Red Hook [Brooklyn], at Gems From Mars.” Owner Russell Whitmore has a background in art and a keen eye for special and well-designed vintage pieces, whether they are carved wooden trinkets or extremely rare gemstones. And with 14 years experience buying and selling antique jewelry, he’s developed a masterful knowledge of historical design and construction methods, antique jewelry restoration, and gemology.

          Today Gems From Mars remains largely a one-man show. Because of that customers are guaranteed only the best service. Russell personally answers emails, sits in the shop during open hours, takes all the photographs for the website, oversees restoration and repair work, packs up shipments, and does all of the buying.

          In 2014 Gems From Mars launched an in-house fine jewelry line called GFM, designed by Russell Whitmore. Many of the pieces are built around antique gemstones that Whitmore collected. The designs are distinctly modern but frequently quote antique motifs. Some pieces are produced in multiples and others are one-of-a-kind. EB is made in New York.