English
Noun
platinumsmith
- a worker in platinum
Generally specifies a jewellery maker; the smith fabricating the final shape by hand.
This term is a new form of the existing smiting trades including 'gold smith', 'blacksmith' and others.
Previously the noun platinum & smith were two separate words.
The trade is new. It is closely related to gold smiting.
The word smith was derived from the occupation as a Smith.
Smiting relates to forging. It requires an understanding of the heated medium and metal working techniques.
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