1.NounA lapidarist who cuts gems, usually precious or semiprecious, to make them suitable in size, shape, color and appearance, usually for use in jewellery such as rings or earrings.
"He's a typical gemcutter, mostly diamonds but some emeralds and the occasional sapphire or ruby."
2.NounA lapidarist who creates hardstone carvings or miniature sculpture from gemstones such as jade.