gemcutter

Etymology

From gem + cutter.

gemcutter 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. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

noun

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