gemcutter

noun 2

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noun

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

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

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