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

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

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

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

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