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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.
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Gold and Time features IGI Design Contest Winners

March 15, 2021 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

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What is ‘Diamond Quality?’

March 12, 2021 by John Pollard | 1 Comment on What is ‘Diamond Quality?’

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IGI Argyle Pink Program reported by Gold and Time

March 5, 2021 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

rough diamonds
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Rough Diamond Sales Continue Climbing

February 18, 2021 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

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Practically Prioritizing the Diamond 4Cs

January 23, 2021 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

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Lucara begins 2021 with a 341 carat stunner

January 18, 2021 by John Pollard | 3 Comments on Lucara begins 2021 with a 341 carat stunner

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First Mothae rough sale in 2021 yields $5.6 million

January 13, 2021 by John Pollard | 3 Comments on First Mothae rough sale in 2021 yields $5.6 million

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Same Carat Weight – Visible Size Differences

January 9, 2021 by John Pollard | 1 Comment on Same Carat Weight – Visible Size Differences

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Some Clarity on Diamond Clarity

December 29, 2020 by John Pollard | 1 Comment on Some Clarity on Diamond Clarity

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See the Asteroid worth more than our global economy

December 7, 2020 by John Pollard | 1 Comment on See the Asteroid worth more than our global economy

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History’s first Lab-Grown Diamond scam

November 28, 2020 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

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Diamonds Created without Heat – a Scientific First

November 25, 2020 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

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Watch a video rainbow of lab-grown diamonds

November 2, 2020 by John Pollard | 2 Comments on Watch a video rainbow of lab-grown diamonds

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Lab Grown diamonds in rainbow colors

October 28, 2020 by John Pollard | 5 Comments on Lab Grown diamonds in rainbow colors

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Keeping diamond color in context

October 25, 2020 by John Pollard | 2 Comments on Keeping diamond color in context

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Diamond jewelry sales rising in USA and China

October 21, 2020 by John Pollard | 3 Comments on Diamond jewelry sales rising in USA and China

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DeBeers’ diamond sales surge by 57% in September

October 14, 2020 by John Pollard | 1 Comment on DeBeers’ diamond sales surge by 57% in September

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Meylor produces record-setting 100+carat black lab grown diamonds

September 26, 2020 by John Pollard | 3 Comments on Meylor produces record-setting 100+carat black lab grown diamonds

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ALROSA auctions confirm demand for high-quality diamonds

September 15, 2020 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

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Americans are buying diamonds instead of vacations

September 12, 2020 by John Pollard | 4 Comments on Americans are buying diamonds instead of vacations

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What are Hearts & Arrows diamonds?

September 3, 2020 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

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See this 10-carat LGD’s color transformed from yellow to pink!

August 28, 2020 by John Pollard | 1 Comment on See this 10-carat LGD’s color transformed from yellow to pink!

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Tiffany ‘Full Craftsmanship Journey’ traces diamonds mine to market

August 22, 2020 by John Pollard | 2 Comments on Tiffany ‘Full Craftsmanship Journey’ traces diamonds mine to market

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Diamond miners & producers going carbon neutral

July 29, 2020 by John Pollard | Leave a Comment

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