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noun

jeweler

JOO-uh-ler/ˈdʒuələr/

A person or business that makes, sells, or repairs jewelry.

The jeweler adjusts a gemstone ring's setting with fine pliers.

A jeweler at a compact workbench uses fine pliers to adjust the setting of a gemstone ring, with finished jewelry displayed nearby.
Etymology
jewelOld Frenchornament; jewel
+erOld Frenchperson engaged in a trade

The base meant an ornament or valuable adornment, not just a precious stone. The occupational ending names someone whose trade centers on these objects, including both gems and finished ornaments.

In context

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For 40 years, I have been a jeweler. I've made over 18,000 wedding rings.
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More examples

  • We buy our wedding rings from a local jeweler.
  • The jeweler creates a pendant from my grandmother's earrings.
  • Several jewelers downtown offer free engraving with a purchase.

Forms

jeweler · jewelers

jewel noun — A precious stone used as a decoration.

jewelry noun — Decorative objects worn for personal adornment.

Similar words

goldsmith
Works specifically with gold, rather than jewelry in general.
silversmith
Makes or repairs silver objects, not necessarily wearable jewelry.