Lapidarist (Noun)
Meaning
An expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The lapidarist took great care in cutting the diamond to reveal its full brilliance and fire.
- She was trained by a renowned lapidarist and learned the intricacies of faceting exotic gemstones.
- As a lapidarist for the royal family, his work was always under scrutiny to produce flawless pieces of art.
- Rachel visited the studio of a lapidarist who specialized in engraving intricate designs on onyx and agate.
- With years of experience, Jack became a sought-after lapidarist, working with rare and precious gemstones.