gemologist

noun

gem·​ol·​o·​gist je-ˈmä-lə-jist How to pronounce gemologist (audio)
jə-
variants or less commonly gemmologist
: a specialist in gems
specifically : one who appraises gems

Examples of gemologist in a Sentence

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Trained as an interior designer, gemologist and art historian, Mme. Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024 Michael drove his gemologist sister Jessica to patent their creations and build the OX brand—the pieces are versatile and can be worn separately or together. Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024 Starting at $66,000, the Diamond Buying Experience includes a four-night stay with a one-on-one consultation with Cheetah Plains’s gemologist and jeweler. Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2024 Here’s what gemologists, jewelers, and an executive have to say about the trend. Essence, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for gemologist 

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gemologist was in 1931

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“Gemologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gemologist. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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