$iris and Blade

The rare stat gem recipe in the stat gem page. is it accurate? I did it but it didnt work

I am having a hard time levelling up. I think its because I havent moved to NG+ yet. Should I move to NG now? Im already LVL 118 anyway.

Im currently making a Rare Spectrum Gem and lookin for them Gems needed in the recipe but im havin a hard time grabbing money. Does anyone have ideas?