Was Dioskourides a lapidary? Given the above question, please answer with reasoning first!
A lapidary is a person or machine who cuts gemstones; classically, it refers to a person who engraves gemstones. Dioskourides put his signature on a Roman amethyst ringstone with a portrait of Demosthenes circa late 1st century BC. Artists sign their work.
Therefore, the answer is yes.