lapidary

One who cuts, polishes, or engraves gems.

A dealer in precious or semiprecious stones.

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

Engraved in stone.

Marked by conciseness, precision, or refinement of expression.

Sharply or finely delineated.

Pertaining to a stone or stones; having relation to stones: as, the lapidary bee (which see, below).

Pertaining or relating to, or used in, the working of stone or stones, especially of fine stones or gems, as cutting, polishing, engraving, etc.: as, the lapidary art; a lapidary wheel.

Engraved or inscribed upon stone: as, lapidary verses.