gemcutter

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From gem +‎ cutter.

Noun

gemcutter (plural gemcutters)

  1. A lapidarist who cuts gems, usually precious or semiprecious, to make them suitable in size, shape, color and appearance, usually for use in jewellery such as rings or earrings.
    He's a typical gemcutter, mostly diamonds but some emeralds and the occasional sapphire or ruby.
  2. (obsolete) A lapidarist who creates hardstone carvings or miniature sculpture from gemstones such as jade.

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