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John Pollard

John Pollard is Senior Director of Education for IGI, guiding the institute’s educational initiatives and diploma programs taught in seven countries around the world and designing seminars, workshops, and eLearning courses for IGI clients in all industry sectors including leading luxury brands.
Polish Students at IGI Antwerp
Behind the scenes For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Europe

IGI Provides Customized Instruction for Polish Students

May 2, 2024 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

IGI
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IGI and DMIA Launch Same-Day Verification Service

January 19, 2024 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

Lab Grown Diamond Wafer
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Lab Grown Diamonds To Power Computers and Cars?

January 3, 2024 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

TAG Heuer Carrera Plasma Diamant d’Avant-Garde
Consumer Education For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog Lab Grown Diamonds News

See TAG Heuer’s Lab Grown “Diamond Anniversary” Timepiece

December 13, 2023 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

California Sunset Diamond Earrings
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Christie’s to Auction $12M Earrings

November 16, 2023 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

Behind the scenes For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom News

IGI Resumes Diploma Programs in Turkey

August 3, 2023 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

More is More photo
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5 Must-See High Jewelry Collections From Paris Couture Week

July 27, 2023 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

IGI Graduation Ceremony
Events For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom

IGI Graduation Ceremony Held in Rome

July 26, 2023 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

Sapienza University
Events For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom News

IGI Gives Lectures at Sapienza University, Rome

July 20, 2023 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

Fancy Colored Diamonds
Behind the scenes For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom

21 Fun Facts – What Causes Diamond Color?

July 8, 2023 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

Modi gifts IGI certified LG diamond to Jill Biden
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IGI Certified Gemstone Gifted to Jill Biden by Narendra Modi

July 1, 2023 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

carat weight scale
For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom News Opinion

The Earthly Mystery of ‘Super Deep’ Diamonds

June 16, 2023 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

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IGI Certifies Historic 50.25 carat Lab Grown Diamond

June 3, 2023 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

Events For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom Lab Grown Diamonds News

IGI Certifies 35.00 carat Lab Grown Diamond

June 1, 2023 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom News

Attend IGI Education Sessions at JCK Las Vegas

May 20, 2023 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom News

David Gotlib Re-Elected as Chair of Antwerp Diamond Bourse

May 11, 2023 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

Laguna Blu Diamond
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Bulgari Laguna Blu travels to Met Gala, then Auction

April 29, 2023 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom News

Record Setting 116 carat Tsavorite Unveiled at Smithsonian

April 22, 2023 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

IGI D Show
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First International IGI D Show occurring in Dubai May 5-7

April 15, 2023 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

Young students and parents
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IGI Teaches Children About Gemstones

March 9, 2023 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom News Opinion

World Diamond Cutting Center Shifts to Dual Output

February 25, 2023 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

The art of diamond grading
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Video: The Art of Diamond Grading at IGI

January 28, 2023 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

diamond loupe
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Are ‘Post-Growth Treatments’ Permanent?

January 11, 2023 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

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Inclusions Seen in Lab Grown Diamonds

January 5, 2023 by John Pollard | 4 Comments on Inclusions Seen in Lab Grown Diamonds

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