gemologist

noun

gem·​ol·​o·​gist je-ˈmä-lə-jist How to pronounce gemologist (audio)
jə-
variants or less commonly gemmologist
: a specialist in gems
specifically : one who appraises gems

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Under the leadership of the longtime chief gemologist and vice president, the house highlighted American gemstones at a time when European jewelers mostly eschewed them in favor of more stones from more traditional sources. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026 With the support of L’École, School of Jewelry Arts, the museum was able to enlist gemologists from France, Canada and Switzerland to conduct extensive studies and scientific analysis on the stone’s chemical composition, rarity, clarity and density. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 His research brought him to a small museum, in Green Valley, CA, named for and devoted to Eleanore’s woodcarver and gemologist brother Einar. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2026 There are few events that bring together such a diverse group of curators, conservators, historians, gemologists, valuators, auctioneers and other specialists whose work centers on royal jewels. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gemologist

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gemologist was in 1931

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“Gemologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gemologist. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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