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

Examples of gemologist in a Sentence

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Gemstones and crystals, many from Steinem’s late gemologist sister, lined a nearby table. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 22 Apr. 2026 Shortly after, Judy became the first woman in Florida to become a graduate gemologist. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026 The same could be said for the horse-loving jeweler and gemologist creating House of RAVN designs out of gold and precious gemstones. — Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2026 The company creates custom rings with diamonds, and guides customers through the entire shopping journey from initial conversations with gemologists, to the appraisals, down to the shipping. — David Moin, Footwear News, 2 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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