BusinessAugust 16, 2026

lapidarist

LAP-ih-dair-ist

Definition

A person who cuts, polishes, or engraves gemstones.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'lapis', meaning 'stone', the term emerged in the 19th century to describe someone skilled in the art of working with precious stones.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe young professionals undergoing specialized training in gemstone processing and cutting to help advance Zimbabwe's local mineral industry.

Regional training boosts Zimbabwe’s value addition and industrial growth drive

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Herald.co.zw

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