r/Shinypreciousgems is a subreddit with 51k members. The community frequently discusses sapphire, design, cut, gemstone, and alexandrite, and the most common flair used is for sale, discussion, contest/giveaway, announcement, and reddit commission!.
This is a place for u/shinyprecious and friends to share their lapidary work, order custom gems and jewelry, and promote educational content and community activities!
Popular Topics in r/Shinypreciousgems
#1
Sapphire
40 posts
#2
Design
20 posts
#3
Cut
19 posts
#4
Gemstone
17 posts
#5
Alexandrite
16 posts
#6
Lab
14 posts
#7
Garnet
12 posts
#8
Commission
11 posts
#9
Tourmaline
11 posts
#10
Gemstones
11 posts
Flair Used in r/Shinypreciousgems
#1
FOR SALE
: "MVM Drop 13: Trans Rights Are Human Rights. These gems will be “sold” with proof of purchase of a $350 donation to Pointofpride.org. Please see details below."
88 posts
#2
Discussion
: "For those of you who missed my lecture on synthetics during the SPG Birthday event - here you go! Enjoy ;)"
5 posts
#3
CONTEST/GIVEAWAY
: "GIVEAWAY: for a chance to win this Unheated African Sapphire (6.6x4.8mm, 1.02ct) with a heavy silky glow and deep blue/teal color, tell us what you're looking forward to in September. See comments for additional details."
4 posts
#4
ANNOUNCEMENT
: "Hello from the void! Little store front update. We are pretty much open all the time! Store workshop with really cool fossils, art and stuff we think is cool. Of course gems and rough on display."
3 posts
#5
Reddit Commission!
: "Finished commission of a pair of petal-pink YAGs in my extra-sparkly twist on Marco Voltolini’s “Hanami” design!"
3 posts
#6
Jewelry
: "Alexandrite from Jim used in engagement ring✨️"
3 posts
#7
Question
: "14k gold ring with 5 sapphires, are the sapphires real or fake?"
3 posts
#8
NFS
: "I’ve been quiet (new-job-busy! also got sick!) but I have made some time to grind. Lavender nanosital, 9mm, in a new design Freesia SP. I’m keeping this one, but I can remake it by commission!"
2 posts
#9
SOLD
: "MVM Drop 14: Lab-grown gems, two replicating prior commissions and two test cuts of new designs and new materials! YAG (Yttrium Aluminum Garnet), Emerald, Cobalt spinel, and ceramic YAG. $$-$$$, please see the stickied comment for details and how to purchase."
2 posts
#10
AUCTION
: "AUCTION 8.4x6.3mm, 1.65ct Umba Sapphire, Concave test cut. See comment for details! Ends 6am pst 6/29"
1 post
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Last updated: September 12, 2026