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John Pollard

John Pollard is Senior Director of Education for IGI, overseeing and expanding the institute’s traditional educational offerings and diploma programs, instructed at 14 schools of gemology around the world, along with customized eLearning courses, tutorials, seminars, and webinars for IGI clients across all 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

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Behind the scenes For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI North America News

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

Surat Diamond Bourse
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Surat Diamond Bourse Surpasses the Pentagon in Size

December 27, 2023 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

TAG Heuer Carrera Plasma Diamant d’Avant-Garde
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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
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IGI Graduation Ceremony Held in Rome

July 26, 2023 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

Sapienza University
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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

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

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
For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom News

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

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For Consumers For Professionals GemBlog IGI Classroom Opinion

Are ‘Post-Growth Treatments’ Permanent?

January 11, 2023 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

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