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

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

For example, gemologists attribute the color of fancy yellow diamonds to nitrogen impurities in the diamond structure. —Kayla Randall, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025

Goldsmith Anaïs Cartier is one such maker, and more, because her brand Anaïs C. embodies an artist’s vision, a gemologist’s expertise and an intensely personal; artisanal approach. —Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025

Entertainment & Arts Lynn Ban of ‘Bling Empire: New York’ expresses gratitude after brain surgery Dec. 31, 2024 A Singapore native, Ban was born to real estate development executive David Ban and gemologist Patricia Ban. —Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gemologist

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