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
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In addition to this, the doctor had a gemologist intentionally place crystals throughout the space to enhance its calming and healing energy.
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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
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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
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“Gemologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gemologist. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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