For a Brilliant Holiday, This 'Forever Brilliant' Gift Won't Break the Bank

MORRISVILLE, N.C., Nov. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Who doesn't love a glorious, light-catching gem? Who doesn't love the radiant smile of a loved one when that jewelry box is opened, and staring back is a sparkling gem -- which was so carefully planned for and selected -- set in that gorgeous ring, necklace, earrings, bracelet or pin?

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And similarly, who doesn't hate when weeks later, that enormous credit card bill arrives, to strip all of the joy from what should've been a perfect memory? 

Well, this year can end differently -- if the cards are played right, that is. Thanks to one of the most remarkable advances in the jewelry industry, people can now have the holiday of their dreams without the dreaded anxiety of a break-the-bank type bill.

When Marilyn Monroe sang "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" in the popular 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, she of course had no idea that one day, a man-made gem could be lovelier, and could prove brighter than the one she befriended.

Today, moissanite -- not diamond -- is the new best friend of girls and guys alike. And not just any moissanite; the Santa Claus in this happy holiday ending is Randall N. McCullough, President and CEO of Charles & Colvard, Ltd. of Morrisville, NC, who's an expert in the jewelry industry, highly regarded for his acumen, integrity and commitment to excellence. Since 1998, McCullough's company has been the exclusive worldwide supplier of moissanite jewels, a colorless man-made gem that was first uncovered in a meteorite and has since proven to be a luxurious and more affordable alternative to diamond jewelry.

As McCullough explains, the creation of their moissanite gems is a rigorous and meticulous process. Each crystal is grown slowly; silicon and carbon are subjected to tremendous heat and pressure until, after a few days' time, they are transformed into a precious moissanite crystal. These rough crystals are then oriented for maximum brilliance, and hand-polished to achieve the perfect proportions.  The end result of their proprietary process is a breathtaking and durable gem with a beauty that can last generations. Charles & Colvard created moissanite gems boast 10 percent more brilliance than diamond, possess similar hardness, and have even proven difficult for many to distinguish from "the real thing." Their "Forever Brilliant" gems are even more breathtaking -- perfect in white or yellow 14-carat gold settings -- and up to four grades whiter than conventional moissanite. 

Oh, and one more thing: their jewels are offered at approximately one-tenth the price of a comparable quality diamond. As an added bonus, Charles & Colvard Created Moissanite is guaranteed to maintain its brilliance and fire, without fading or changing color.

So don't break the bank this holiday season, but make it a brighter one: above the tree, below the tree, in that jewelry box and on that loved one's smile.

For more, visit www.charlesandcolvard.com, who paid for the writing and dissemination of this release.

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SOURCE Charles & Colvard, Ltd.