A person or business that makes, repairs, or sells jewelry like rings, necklaces, and watches. They often work with precious metals and gems.
From “jewel,” from Old French “jouel,” meaning “ornament, gem,” plus the agent noun suffix “-er,” meaning “one who does.” The base word “jewel” ultimately comes from Latin “jocale,” meaning “plaything” or “toy.” Over time, the “toy” sense narrowed to precious decorative objects.
The word for a serious diamond dealer started out connected to the idea of toys and playthings. A jeweler is basically someone who works with very expensive “toys” for adults. The same root that gave us “joke” and “jocose” (playful) also sparkles quietly inside “jeweler.”
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