Adjective: lapidary 'la-pi,de-ree [N. Amer], la-pi-d(u-)ree [Brit]
- Of or relating to precious stones or the art of working with them
"the ring is of no lapidary value"; "lapidary art"
- An expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them
"The lapidary shared his knowledge of gemstones at the jewellery convention";
- lapidarist
- A skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones
"The lapidary carefully faceted the diamond to maximize its brilliance";
- lapidist
Derived forms: lapidaries
Encyclopedia: Lapidary