Kenneth Beltran has been promoted to the position of director of operations and technology at Charles and Colvard Ltd. He has been associated with the company since October 2006 as a leader in quality assurance and process development engineering.

"We are committed to maintaining our technological leadership position in proprietary lab-created jewels. Ken will focus on programmes to assure that we achieve our technological goals,” said Charles and Colvard Chief Executive Officer Richard Bird.

Charles and Colvard was founded in 1995 and has since been engaged in the manufacture, marketing and distribution of Moissanite. It describes its product as a unique, near-colourless jewel that is distinct from other gemstones and jewels based on its exceptional fire, brilliance, lustre, durability and rarity.