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.