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gemologist

gemologist

1 7.4
A person who studies and tests precious stones like diamonds and sapphires
  • noun
  • /dʒəˈmɑlədʒɪst/
  • Specialized
: gemólogo
  • Many people consult a gemologist before purchasing expensive gemstones to ensure authenticity.
  • gemologist appraiser

Examples

  • Ma'am, even an amateur gemologist like myself knows the black sapphire is extremely valuable.

  • When a gemologist cleans it, they will let you know if there is anything wrong with it.

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  • Oscar happens to be one of our most experienced gemologists - who we were extremely lucky to get.

  • It is the only company with so many gemologists.

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  • Yes, I am a certified gemologist and metallurgist, as well as curator of the Jewelry Division of the Museum of History.

  • He had graduated from the Gemological Institute of America and was a qualified gemologist.

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  • Ironically, as pointed out to us by a well-known gemologist, this lack of investment in the country has meant that mining techniques have not evolved to take full advantage of Burmese resources.

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  • A certified gemologist can accurately determine the value of a diamond.

  • After years of training, she became a respected gemologist known for her expertise in rare stones.

How Expert

gemologist
  • Specialized
1 7.4
enthusiast
81 3.4

Surface Forms

gemologist singular
gemologists plural

Morphology

gemologist = gem (transparent) = gem + ologist

The word is a clear suffixal formation from 'gem' plus '-ologist', meaning a specialist who studies gems.

Etymology

Gemologist comes from gem meaning 'jewel' and the ending -ologist meaning 'one who studies', like in biologist. So a gemologist is a person who studies, identifies, and checks jewels.