a person who makes or sells articles of gold.
(formerly) such a person also acting as a banker, moneylender, etc.
a dealer in articles made of gold
an artisan who makes such articles
(formerly) a dealer or manufacturer of gold articles who also engaged in banking or other financial business
(in Malaysia) a Chinese jeweller
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Inside a converted chocolate factory outside of Milan, a master goldsmith sat at a workstation, shaping a strip of metal into filigree so fine it resembled lace.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
The son of a goldsmith, Yunus was born in 1940 into a well-off family in the port city of Chittagong, now Chattogram.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
The Neptune Beach, Fla., native has described herself as a goldsmith specializing in hand engraving who got started working part time with her jeweler dad in her hometown during the pandemic lockdown.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025
Reserva de la Familia Extra Añejo tequila is another great tequila option, complete with a beautiful gift box by Mexican sculptor, goldsmith, and leatherer Ana Pellicer.
From Salon • Dec. 17, 2024
“Anubis save us, that is enough charcoal, boy,” the goldsmith said in a tone of mild surprise.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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