gemology

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noun

gem·​ol·​o·​gy je-ˈmä-lə-jē How to pronounce gemology (audio)
jə-
variants or gemmology
: the science of gems
gemological
ˌje-mə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce gemology (audio)
adjective

gemmological

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adjective

gem·​mo·​log·​i·​cal
variants or gemological
¦jemə¦läjə̇kəl How to pronounce gemmological (audio)
: of or relating to a gem or gemmology

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Noun
Two gemology experts sorted the gems into two equal groups, town officials said in a Facebook post. — Jonathan Edwards, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Dec. 2021 Moyo aims to create greater gender parity in its industry by providing gemology training and business education to women. — Gisela Williams Jenn Pelly Nikki Shaner-Bradford Monica Mendal Abigail Glasgow Angela Koh, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2023 This includes not only individual professional development but also in-depth courses in our field of gemology and in communication courses, such as neuro-linguistic programming. — Thomas Schröck, Forbes, 5 July 2022 Our education program has multiple aspects, in gemology, jewelry design, CAD, bench jeweler programs. — David Moin, Footwear News, 28 May 2026 His discovery — hydrostatic balance, has current applications in astrophysics, gemology and atmospheric modeling. — Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 7 Feb. 2023 Gabriella Taffin de Givenchy, a jewelry designer who’s about to launch her first collection after completing her gemology degree during lockdown, and oil trader Ugo de Mallmann met at a mutual friend’s party in New York City. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2021

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Latin gemma gem

First Known Use

Noun

1811, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gemology was in 1811

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“Gemology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gemology. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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