IGI Analyzes Record 150 carat Rough Lab Grown Diamond
IGI recently analyzed the heaviest known rough diamond crystal ever to be grown in a laboratory.
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February 1, 2022
IGI Appoints John Pollard to Head of Education
IGI has named John Pollard Senior Director of Education. In this newly created role he will oversee and expand the institute’s educational offerings, currently taught at 14 schools of gemology around the world.
January 5, 2022
2021 IGI Expressions™ Champions Showcased Online
Today a Winners’ Showcase was published, featuring all design concepts, short videos and brief biographies of the seven 2021 IGI Expressions™ Jewelry Design Competition winners.
December 28, 2021
IGI Jewelers On A Mission $5,000 Grant Recipient Named
IGI has announced Yates & Co Jewelers of Modesto California as their Jewelers On A Mission campaign awardee.
November 24, 2021
IGI Selected as Member of Retail Jewelers Organization (RJO)
IGI, the world’s largest independent gemological laboratory, has joined the Retail Jewelers Organization (RJO), an exclusive network of retail and vendor members.
October 4, 2021
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IGI Calls on Designers to Enter Global Online Jewelry Design Competition
IGI is seeking talented designers to challenge their work and creativity via its annual IGI Expressions™ Awards.
September 21, 2021
IGI Debuts Designer Appraisal Report
IGI, working in tandem with Lindsey Scoggins Studio, now offers a Designer Jewelry Appraisal Report, which provides clientele assurance of the value of their fine jewelry.
September 8, 2021
IGI Launches Sustainability Campaign ‘Jewelers On A Mission’
IGI is uniting the industry with a new campaign focused on carbon neutrality. Applicants can enter to win up to $5,000 toward achieving carbon neutrality.
September 5, 2021
IGI President to Join Mercury Free Mining (MFM) Board
IGI is advancing its sustainability efforts through IGI President of North America Avi Levy’s appointment to the Mercury Free Mining (MFM) board of directors.
August 23, 2021
IGI and VDB partner on Jewelers For Children Charity Auction
IGI and Virtual Diamond Boutique have partnered with Jewelers for Children to host the first-ever international lab-grown diamond charity auction.
August 16, 2021
IGI to Partner with Dubai Gold and Jewelry Group on Retail Sales Seminars
IGI has been designated as the knowledge partner for Dubai Gold and Jewelry Group’s “City of Gold” initiative starting immediately.
August 11, 2021
IGI Announces Interactive eLearning Programs
eLearning with IGI is offered on a variety of topics, from introductory 4Cs gemological training, to comprehensive education covering natural and lab grown diamonds.
July 28, 2021
IGI Certifies 10.02 carat Heart Shaped Lab Grown Diamond
IGI Mumbai has certified a large D color, VS2 clarity heart-shaped diamond. The weight, choice of shape, top color grade and exceptional craftsmanship combine to make this specimen unique.
July 1, 2021
IGI Uncovers Largest Misrepresented Lab Grown Diamond
IGI recently analyzed and graded a 6.18 carat round brilliant-cut, loose stone and established it was a lab-grown diamond. The stone was submitted for verification purposes, and came with a certificate that stated it was a natural diamond.
June 10, 2021
IGI New York Commits to Carbon Neutrality by 2022
For over 45 years IGI has been a global jewelry certification and grading authority. IGI New York has extended that leadership by becoming the first gemological laboratory to commit to carbon neutral certification.
June 1, 2021
IGI Expands Reach into Egypt
The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world’s largest independent gemological laboratory, has begun providing its education services in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
May 24, 2021
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IGI Earns Lab Grown Diamond Certification from ISO
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) announced it has become the first laboratory in the world to receive the ISO 17025 accreditation for lab-grown diamonds.
March 25, 2021
IGI Announces Customized Educational Seminars
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) – the world’s largest independent gemological laboratory – is offering online seminars for jewelry professionals on a variety of topics.
March 22, 2021
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IGI Assembles Only Regulator-Approved Diamond Commodity
The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world’s largest independent gemological laboratory, has made history through an unprecedented partnership with Diamond Standard.
March 11, 2021
IGI to Certify Rare Pink Diamonds from Australia’s Argyle Mine
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) will certify a second curated collection of pink diamonds unearthed at Australia’s Argyle Mine prior to its closure last year.
February 22, 2021