Among these is professional tooth gemmist and founder of Minty Merch, Minty Marley. The Chicago-based gem artist has provided tooth gem services for notable figures like Marsai Martin, rappers DRAM, Vic Mensa, Lil Baby, and other entertainers in the Atlanta rap scene. “I’ve been doing tooth gems for three years now, and one of my first clients was Young Thug’s sister,” she tells xoNecole. “The day I did her tooth gems, Gunna was in the studio and they were really intrigued by it.” Minty explains that her process of applying tooth gems is very similar to that of getting braces. “The process is pretty simple, where you begin by priming the tooth’s enamel [with etching gel], then an adhesive glue is applied and the gem is secured to the tooth with a curing light.” While every gem artist is different, most prices for tooth gems range from $60 to $250 depending on the amount of crystals used and the intricacy of the design placement.