gemcutter

English

Alternative forms

• gem-cutter, gem cutter

Etymology

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.

See also

• diamantaire