Lapidary is the cutting, polishing, and engraving of stones and gems.

Lapidary is used by jewelry designers and jewelers to create unique jewelry items from precious stones such as diamonds, opals and sapphires all the way down to semi-precious gemstones and crystals such as rose quarts and amethyst.

Lapidary tools and equipment can however be used to cut, shape and polish almost any natural rock or glass substance.