What does gem cutter mean?
Gem cutter means 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..
Gem cutter
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
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..
Definitions by Sense
- 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.
- (obsolete) A lapidarist who creates hardstone carvings or miniature sculpture from gemstones such as jade.
Example Sentences
He's a typical gemcutter, mostly diamonds but some emeralds and the occasional sapphire or ruby.
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Word Forms
- gemcutters
- gem-cutter
- gem cutter
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He's a typical gemcutter, mostly diamonds but some emeralds and the occasional sapphire or ruby.
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