noun a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones
adjective relating to the cutting, polishing, or engraving of stones
In the field of geology, a lapidary is someone who cuts, polishes, or engraves stones and gems.
In archaeology, a lapidary may be involved in the study and analysis of ancient stone artifacts.
In jewelry making, a lapidary is someone who specializes in working with precious and semi-precious stones.
In art history, the term lapidary can refer to the study of stone sculptures and carvings.
In gemology, a lapidary is someone who is knowledgeable about the identification and evaluation of gemstones.
A writer may use the term 'lapidary' to describe a piece of writing that is concise and polished, similar to how a gemstone would be cut and polished by a lapidary.
In the field of geology, a geologist may use the term 'lapidary' to refer to the art and craft of cutting, shaping, and polishing stones, particularly gemstones.
A jeweler may use the term 'lapidary' to describe the process of cutting and shaping gemstones to be used in jewelry making.