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

Recent Examples on the Web Here’s what gemologists, jewelers, and an executive have to say about the trend. Essence, 23 May 2024 Brett Garabedian, 36, grew up in Anaheim, with his gemologist father and his mom who worked at Disneyland. Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2024 Before even working on the stone, Tiffany chief gemologist Victoria Reynolds privately showcased it to a select few clients with the taste and means to consider acquiring it. Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2023 After the company’s chief gemologist, George Frederick Kunz, supervised its cutting, the striking yellow diamond was featured in the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago and the 1939–40 World’s Fair in New York City. Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for gemologist 

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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 9 Sep. 2024.

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