(CTHR) Forever Brilliant® Moissanite Collection Now Available at Helzberg.com

Partnership Targeted to Provide Sales Opportunity and Increase Awareness for The World’s Most Brilliant Gem

Charles & Colvard, Ltd. (NASDAQ:CTHR), the exclusive global supplier of the Forever Brilliant^® moissanite gem, has entered into a distribution agreement with Helzberg Diamonds, a Berkshire Hathaway Company and one of the oldest and largest retail and online jewelry stores, to directly supply Forever Brilliant^® moissanite fine jewelry in 14-karat gold to the retailer’s e-commerce site.

“We are excited to announce our partnership with one of the largest U.S. jewelry retailers, Helzberg Diamonds, especially as Charles & Colvard’s continues to expand channel offerings and increase consumer awareness of moissanite in time for the all-important holiday season,” said Randy N. McCullough, CEO at Charles & Colvard. “For more than 90 years, Helzberg has provided customers with superior service and high-quality jewelry, and the availability of Forever Brilliant^® moissanite in their online store is a testament to the growing excitement for our proprietary gemstone.”

“We are very pleased to bring Forever Brilliant^® moissanite jewelry to Helzberg’s online customers, said Steve Larkin, COO of Charles & Colvard. This partnership between Charles & Colvard and Helzberg is designed to increase consumer access to moissanite. We believe this is the perfect opportunity to build awareness of our finest brand of moissanite, Forever Brilliant^®. We look forward to bringing our proprietary Forever Brilliant gem to the many Helzberg consumers and satisfying their demand for beautiful 14-karat gold Forever Brilliant^® moissanite stud earrings, solitaire rings, bridal, and fashion fine jewelry through Helzberg’s online store.”

More information about the entire Charles & Colvard moissanite line is available at www.charlesandcolvard.com.

About Helzberg Diamonds:

Helzberg Diamonds was founded over 90 years ago, and since day one we’ve dedicated ourselves to delighting our customers with superior service and high-quality jewelry. That’s because we understand how special it is to buy fine jewelry – and we want you to treasure the experience for years to come. For more information, please visit www.helzberg.com.

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 gemstone 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.

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