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Definitions

Noun

1. 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. 2
   A lapidarist who creates hardstone carvings or miniature sculpture from gemstones such as jade. obsolete

Example

More examples

"He's a typical gemcutter, mostly diamonds but some emeralds and the occasional sapphire or ruby."

Etymology

From gem + cutter.

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