Gemcutter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gemcutter is a 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.
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.
More Meanings
- (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.
Word Forms
- gemcutters
- gem-cutter
- gem cutter
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gem-cutter, gemsmith, gemwright, glasscutter, gemsetter, gemmer.
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