gemcutter
English
Alternative forms
- gem-cutter, gem cutter
Etymology
gem + cutter
Noun
gemcutter (plural gemcutters)
- 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.
- (obsolete) A lapidarist who creates hardstone carvings or miniature sculpture from gemstones such as jade.
See also
- diamantaire