lapidary

/lˈæpɪdəɹi/

/ˈɫæpəˌdɛɹi/

Lapidary

a person who specializes in the art and craft of cutting, shaping, and polishing gemstones, minerals, and rocks into decorative objects

synonyms : lapidarist

the art of cutting, shaping, and polishing gemstones, minerals, and rocks into decorative objects, such as jewelry, sculptures, or decorative items

lapidary

of or relating to precious stones or the art of working with them

Examples

1. Lapidary for cutting the stone.

2. And what is lapidary art?

3. He was a prolific lapidary artist in the mid-1800s.

4. So this is part of this tradition of lapidary art in the mid-1800s.