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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.
Lady Shopping
For Consumers GemBlog IGI Classroom Opinion

How to Buy Diamond Jewelry in 2022

February 22, 2022 by John Pollard | 1 Comment on How to Buy Diamond Jewelry in 2022

15.10 carat Cullinan Blue Diamond
For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom News

Vivid Blue ‘Work of Art’ Valued at $48 Million

February 17, 2022 by John Pollard | 1 Comment on Vivid Blue ‘Work of Art’ Valued at $48 Million

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

Meylor Produces World Record 150 & 141ct Lab Grown Rough Diamonds

January 18, 2022 by John Pollard | 1 Comment on Meylor Produces World Record 150 & 141ct Lab Grown Rough Diamonds

Mir Diamond Mine
For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom News Opinion

Alrosa Optimistic about Mir Diamond Mine Restoration

January 15, 2022 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

Smithsonian Institution
For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom Opinion

A Capital Idea

October 27, 2021 by John Pollard | 1 Comment on A Capital Idea

Microscopy
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RJC to develop Lab Grown Gemstone Standards

September 28, 2021 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

JCK Las Vegas
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Rapaport ‘State Of The Diamond Industry’ Review

September 21, 2021 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

Jewelers On A Mission
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Apply to Win $5,000 Grand Prize from IGI

September 16, 2021 by John Pollard | 1 Comment on Apply to Win $5,000 Grand Prize from IGI

African Water
For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom News

Natural Diamond Revenues will Protect Water in Africa

August 28, 2021 by John Pollard | 1 Comment on Natural Diamond Revenues will Protect Water in Africa

Yellow Diamonds
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Ellendale could restore Australia’s Fancy Colors

August 16, 2021 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

Pangea
For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom News

Diamond ‘Time Capsules’ reveal Earth’s Ancient Atmosphere

August 10, 2021 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom News

Richemont Sales Surge in Americas and China

July 26, 2021 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom Opinion

Proposing this season? Arm yourself with information.

July 8, 2021 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom News Opinion

Harvard Magazine reports on IGI Certified Aether Diamonds

June 22, 2021 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom News

1,098 carat Diamond among Top Four Ever Discovered

June 18, 2021 by John Pollard | 2 Comments on 1,098 carat Diamond among Top Four Ever Discovered

For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom Opinion

Home Jewelry Cleaning – Seven Steps to Sparkle

June 4, 2021 by John Pollard | 5 Comments on Home Jewelry Cleaning – Seven Steps to Sparkle

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Princess Cut Secrets – REVEALED

May 19, 2021 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

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World’s richest diamond mine ‘Goes Underground’

May 12, 2021 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom News Opinion

WIRED reports on IGI Certified Sky Diamond

May 3, 2021 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

Events For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom News

Christie’s will sell the Largest Diamond ever cut in Russia

April 24, 2021 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

Events For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom News

Three Fancy Vivid ‘Rock Stars’ sold by Christie’s

April 16, 2021 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

purple pink sakura diamond
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Flawless purple pink Sakura could bring $25-38 million at auction

April 5, 2021 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom News

RJC and WDC join forces on Sustainability and Sourcing

March 23, 2021 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom News

Gold and Time features IGI Design Contest Winners

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