- Gem cutter - Gemstone expert - Relating to the cutting and polishing of stones and gems - An artificer who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious
stones; hence, a dealer in precious stones. - A virtuoso skilled in gems or precious stones; a
connoisseur of lapidary work. - Of or pertaining to the art of cutting stones, or
engraving on stones, either gems or monuments; as, lapidary
ornamentation. - Of or pertaining to monumental inscriptions; as, lapidary
adulation.
- Accidental mistake with the start of western - Relating to the countries of Europe and America - Of, pertaining to, or situated in, the occident, or
west; western; -- opposed to oriental; as, occidental climates, or
customs; an occidental planet. - Possessing inferior hardness, brilliancy, or beauty; --
used of inferior precious stones and gems, because those found in the
Orient are generally superior.