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gemcutter

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

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

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noun

Meaning 2

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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History

Etymology

From gem + cutter.