Jeweler
Jeweler
Jeweler (pronunciation: /ˈdʒuːələr/), also spelled jeweller in British English, is a person or business that designs, makes, sells, and repairs jewelry. The term is derived from the Old French word jouel, which means "jewel".
Etymology
The term "jeweler" comes from the Old French jouel, which in turn is derived from the Latin jocale, meaning "plaything". In the Middle Ages, a jeweler was a craftsman who created jewelry items, often using gold, silver, gemstones, and other precious materials.
Related Terms
- Goldsmith: A craftsman who specializes in working with gold and other precious metals.
- Silversmith: A craftsman who specializes in working with silver.
- Gemologist: A scientist who studies, identifies, and grades gemstones.
- Lapidary: A person who cuts, polishes, or engraves gemstones.
- Metalsmith: A craftsman who creates objects from various metals.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Jeweler
- Wikipedia's article - Jeweler
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