r/Shinypreciousgems is a subreddit with 49k members. The most common kinds of discussions are self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses sapphire, design, cut, gemstone, and alexandrite.
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 Themes in r/Shinypreciousgems
#1
Self-Promotion
: "I'm honored and thrilled to be interviewed by respected trade publication Gem Guide, in an article featuring women lapidaries! Subreddit exclusive: full text of my interview answers, which were edited for brevity."
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/Shinypreciousgems
#1
Sapphire
: "With much regret, I’m listing this unicorn of a Montana Sapphire - unheated light teal Eldorado bar with an orange (almandine?) inclusion, cut in a fusion of my “Tubereuse” and Bailey’s “Barion Bow” designs. 2.44ct, 7.15mm (7.8mm corners). $6100 + SH"
40 posts
#2
Design
20 posts
#3
Cut
: "And it's live! Mozambique blueish grey Spinel, 1.17cts 5.55mm Cut in Tom's Glitter Snowflake design. It's positively disco ball sparkly. Untreated and Eye Clean. $525 USD plus shipping."
19 posts
#4
Gemstone
: "9.31ct Bolivian Ametrine cut in Fred Van Sant’s “Arcturus”. Loupe clean. Purple dominant. 13.3x13.3x8.8mm. $435+s/h"
17 posts
#5
Alexandrite
: "8.5mm 2.53ct Lab Alexandrite Concave Hex test piece normally $630 Sub $450 +sh"
16 posts
#6
Lab
: "Besides Arya's super exciting Kickstarter it's also Saphtember! Get ready to be blasted with sapphires from small to mic drop! To catch your eye....Cleo Eye "Paraiba" Lab sapphire"
14 posts
#7
Garnet
: "A batch of Tanga Garnets. These are all super bright and clean. See comment for details"
12 posts
#8
Commission
11 posts
#9
Tourmaline
11 posts
#10
Gemstones
11 posts
Flair Used in r/Shinypreciousgems
#1
FOR SALE
: "4.93ct, 14.6x9.8mm Fantasy Cut Lab Alexandrite, Experiment for my first concave commission alex! Polishing remains a beast but happy with this result! $1230 +sh"
107 posts
#2
Reddit Commission!
: "No opals from me this October and hardly any tourmalines planned, but how about a different kind of rainbow? Super-disperse Gadolinium Gallium Garnet, a historic diamond simulant. Cut in “Spear” for a commission."
36 posts
#3
Jewelry
: "Thank you to Jim and my co-resident Arya for helping me create my dream engagement ring!"
20 posts
#4
Discussion
: "I'm honored and thrilled to be interviewed by respected trade publication Gem Guide, in an article featuring women lapidaries! Subreddit exclusive: full text of my interview answers, which were edited for brevity."
4 posts
#5
NFS
: "I’m not ready yet to part with the most gorgeous rainbow moonstone I have. From the now-depleted 2023 find in Madagascar (Andilamena mine), 8mm, eye clean, in a modified Laborie “Clocktower” design."
4 posts
#6
ANNOUNCEMENT
: "We built the well! Earlier in the year I posted about Young Strong Mothers Foundation and the well we wanted to build. Many of you bought gems to help fund that. Yesterday it was officially dedicated. It's already changing lives. More in the comments"
3 posts
#7
FOR SALE -Lisa Stone
: "Citrine Pair. Super bright and super huge matched concave pair of firey orange citrine. Two sunbeams to brighten up this gloomy day $1808 Sub Price $1630"
3 posts
#8
In Progress
: "Working on hand carving numbers. Test piece shows I need a finer bur. But fun stuff! Daylight and obligatory UV shot, uranium glass D20 30mm"
3 posts
#9
CONTEST/GIVEAWAY
: "Lisa's 20th Anniversary giveaway! See comment for details"
2 posts
#10
Rough
: "Getting to Tucson early is paying off!!! First pick of some heated Montana sapphires."
2 posts
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Last updated: June 16, 2026