Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ourives
noun
oo-REE-ves
Definition
a craftsman specializing in the creation and repair of jewelry and precious metal items.
Examples
- The ourives displayed intricate designs during the exhibition.
- She visited the ourives to commission a custom necklace for her wedding.
- Years of training made him a respected ourives in the community.
Meaning
In English, ‘ourives’ refers to a goldsmith or silversmith, someone skilled in working with metals like gold and silver to create ornate jewelry.
Synonyms
- goldsmith
- jeweler
- silversmith