Moissanite jewels, created by Charles & Colvard, are rapidly becoming the symbol of smart, savvy and fashionable people worldwide. Charles & Colvard is the sole source of moissanite, a created jewel used in fine jewelry. Moissanite, also known by its chemical name, silicon carbide, is a rare, nearly colorless, naturally occurring mineral found primarily in meteorites. The company manufactures markets and distributes moissanite jewels, which rival the brilliance and luster of fine diamonds, to the worldwide jewelry market. Charles & Colvard, based in the Research Triangle Park area of Morrisville, N.C.