Amounter

/əˈmaʊntər/ noun

Definition

A person or device that attaches, mounts, or sets something (such as a gem or display) in place.

Etymology

From amount (to mount or attach) + -er (one who does). The root amount comes from Old French amonter, combining à (to) and mont (mountain/mount).

Kelly Says

A diamond amounter is a specialist jeweler who carefully sets precious stones into rings and necklaces with surgical precision.

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