lapidary


lapidary (http://definr.com/lapidary)

     adj : of or relating to precious stones or the art of working with
           them; "the ring is of no lapidary value"- Lord Byron;
           "lapidary art"
     n 1: an expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and
          engraving them [syn: lapidarist]
     2: a skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones [syn:
         lapidist]