gemologist

noun

gem·​ol·​o·​gist je-ˈmä-lə-jist 

jə-

variants or less commonly gemmologist

: a specialist in gems

specifically : one who appraises gems

Examples of gemologist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lucy Sanchez, founder of the 40-year-old Lucy Jewelry, has a few tips: inspect a gem’s true color and clarity under natural light; compare prices and quality between several shops; and never buy without a stone report from a gemologist certified by the Gemological Institute of America. —Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025

The Tennessean spoke with Nashville gemologist and jewelry designer Jennifer Michaeli and diamond broker David Michaeli of Nashville's Green Hills Diamond Brokers to get some answers. —Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 27 Aug. 2025

The full-service jewelry store also now has an on-site watch maker, goldsmith, engraver and gemologists. —Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025

In addition to this, the doctor had a gemologist intentionally place crystals throughout the space to enhance its calming and healing energy. —Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gemologist

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