BusinessAugust 16, 2026
lapidary
LAP-i-der-ee
Definition
Relating to the art, craft, or business of cutting, polishing, and engraving precious stones.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'lapidarius', meaning 'of or pertaining to stone', which comes from the root 'lapis' (stone). It evolved to refer specifically to the craft of working with decorative stones.
In the news
The term is used here to describe both the professionals who process gemstones and the specialized industry involved in transforming raw stones into marketable jewelry products.
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