Monty Don

My favourite thorn belongs to the rose with a name like a mouthful of broken teeth, Rosa sericea pteracantha. It is grown almost entirely for its astonishing ruby-red shark's fin thorns that are at their lapidary best in early summer, especially when backlit by a low setting sun.

English Celebrity

Victor Hugo

Nature has made a pebble and a female. The lapidary makes the diamond, and the lover makes the woman.

French Author

Emphasizes mastery in jewelry or stone crafts, suggesting high-quality, detailed work.

Artisanal Quality

Can refer to work with a variety of precious stones, not just diamonds.

Not Just Diamonds

Often associated with specific cultural or historical artistry and traditions.

Cultural Craft

References professionals who are skilled in a specialized, often ancient, craft.

Skilled Professional

Highlights the careful precision and skill needed to shape and polish stones.

Precision Required

Implies an artistic element; it's not just physical labor but involves aesthetic decision-making.

Artistic Connotation

Indicates a level of precision and beauty in writing that is comparable to fine gem crafting.

Literary Elegance

Often used metaphorically to describe anything highly refined or well-crafted.

Metaphorical Usage

It's a less common word, used especially in literary or highbrow contexts to impress or convey sophistication.

Lapidary