The Survivor Collection: A Story of Celebration

NEW YORK, June 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Survivor Collection™ is a story of celebration. Inspired by the true story of two special friends, one battling cancer the other supporting and championing her friend through her struggle, and the search for something special to symbolize the brilliant promise of the future ahead.  Trying to find a piece of jewelry to commemorate her friend's long journey and triumphant recovery only provided pink ribbon themed items to promote awareness but nothing that celebrated the survivor.  Instead, a partnership with Charles & Colvard^® created The Survivor Collection™, a true celebration of these remarkable women.

The Survivor Collection™ features unique and beautiful three-stone jewelry designs celebrating a cancer survivor's journey, with 5 percent of sales going to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF), which advances the world's most promising research to eradicate breast cancer in our lifetime.  In addition, The Survivor Collection™ has partnered with the Women Survivors Alliance, an organization with a mission to provide education, motivation, and life application, transforming survivorship from a MOOD to a MOVEMENT.

Sue Paist from Chicago, IL came up with the concept of a three-stone anniversary ring, in this case with two brilliant clear stones and one pink; signifying life before the diagnosis, the journey through treatment, and the magical moment when the doctor says you are CLEAR.   Sue partnered with Charles & Colvard^® to produce this special collection.

In the United States alone, one in eight women will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer in her lifetime with more than 625 American women being diagnosed daily.  Today, there are almost 3 million Breast Cancer survivors in the United States. They are the true inspiration for The Survivor Collection™.

These exclusive designs include rings and pendants featuring two Forever Brilliant^®   gems Created by Charles & Colvard, a unique, near-colorless gem that is distinct from other gemstones and jewels based on its exceptional fire, brilliance, luster, durability, and rarity, and one pink moissanite gem. 

Each recipient receives a card congratulating her on being a survivor, a designation one receives from the moment of diagnosis.  They will be encouraged to share their remarkable story at www.Survivorssecondact.com/essays in partnership with The Women Survivors Alliance. Each piece comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and Limited Lifetime Warranty. The collection is unique to the market and retails from $199 depending on settings and stone sizes.  The Survivor Collection™ is beautiful, brilliant and impressive, just like the survivors it celebrates.    

In addition to their partnership with the Women Survivors Alliance, The Survivor Collection™ will be unveiled at the National Women's Survivor Convention on July 31^st in Nashville, TN.  This convention celebrates survivors and offers a safe place for cancer survivors to find their voice, improve their quality of life and embrace their life after cancer. Chaired by cancer survivor Giuliana Rancic and her husband, Bill, the conference features special guests, including top model Emme, author Geralyn Lucas, and more.

The collection will be available at retailers around the USA this Fall, which will be listed at www.survivor-collection.com.  Please visit the website for more information on the collection, in addition to the National Women's Survivor Convention.

The best is yet to come…

About Charles & Colvard^® Charles & Colvard, Ltd., based in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina, is the global sole source of moissanite, a unique, near-colorless created gem that is distinct from other gemstones and jewels based on its exceptional fire, brilliance, luster, durability, and rarity. Charles & Colvard Created Moissanite^® and Forever Brilliant™ are currently incorporated into fine jewelry sold through domestic and international retailers and other sales channels. Charles & Colvard, Ltd.'s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "CTHR." For more information, please visit www.charlesandcolvard.com.

About BCRF
About The Breast Cancer Research Foundation^®:
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) advances the world's most promising research to eradicate breast cancer in our lifetime. Founded by Evelyn H. Lauder in 1993, BCRF has raised more than $500 million to fuel discoveries in tumor biology, genetics, prevention, treatment, survivorship and metastasis. This year, we invested $45 million in the work of more than 200 researchers at leading medical institutions across six continents. By spending 91 cents of every dollar on research and public awareness, BCRF remains one of the nation's most fiscally responsible charities. We are the only breast cancer organization with an "A+" from CharityWatch, and have been awarded a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator 12 times since 2002. Join us at www.bcrfcure.org.

About The Women Survivors Alliance
The Women Survivors Alliance (WSA) was founded in 2008 on the corner of a napkin in a restaurant in downtown Nashville.  The organization was built over five years and has since exploded as the leading platform for all women cancer survivors to support each other, learn how to redefine "normal" and live life after treatment.  The WSA's National Women's Survivors Convention attracted over a thousand attendees from all corners of the globe in its inaugural launch in 2013, and in 2014 it is poised to be bigger and better.  The event is July 31 – August 2, 2014 in Nashville at the Gaylord Opryland Resort.  For more information contact Sheila Stewart at 303.378.2022 or 310.593.4413 [email protected]  www.survivorville.org

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