MORRISVILLE, N.C., Nov. 6, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Charles & Colvard, Ltd. (Nasdaq:CTHR), the sole manufacturer of moissanite jewels, The Most Brilliant Jewel in the World(TM), announced today that it plans to report third quarter 2009 financial results on Thursday, November 12, 2009 after market close. The announcement will be followed by a live company-hosted conference call at 4:15 p.m. ET in which management will review the financial and operating results for the period and discuss recent business developments. A question-and-answer session will follow.

The live conference call can be accessed the following ways:

 * The live webcast can be found at www.charlesandcolvard.com.
   Participants should go to the website 10 to 15 minutes prior to
   the scheduled teleconference in order to register and download
   any necessary audio software.
 * U.S. participants may access the teleconference by dialing
   (877) 407-9210 and international participants may dial
   (201) 689-8049 approximately 5 to 10 minutes prior to the call.

The archived conference call can be accessed the following ways:

 * The recorded webcast can be found at www.charlesandcolvard.com
   and will be available through November 30, 2009.
 * The recorded teleconference can be accessed by dialing
   (877) 660-6853 for U.S. participants and (201) 612-7415 for
   international participants. The conference ID number is 337224
   and account number is 286, both of which are required for
   playback. The telephonic replay will be available from 7:00 p.m.
   on the day of release until 11:59 p.m. ET through November 30,
   2009.

About Charles & Colvard, Ltd.

Charles & Colvard, Ltd. (Nasdaq:CTHR), based in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina, is the global sole source of lab-created moissanite, a unique, near-colorless jewel that is distinct from other gemstones and jewels based on its exceptional fire, brilliance, luster, durability, and rarity. Charles & Colvard Created Moissanite is currently used in fine jewelry sold primarily through domestic and international retailers. For more information, please access www.moissanite.com or www.charlesandcolvard.com.

Charles & Colvard and Charles & Colvard Created Moissanite are registered trademarks of Charles & Colvard, Ltd.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act.