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Black Friday – Shopping Season is Officially Here!

Thanksgiving: a time for stuffing ourselves with Turkey and Dressing and sleeping it off or finding a comfy spot to watch football. Once the turkey coma is over, it’s time to kick it into high gear and get that Christmas shopping done and done!  But whether you choose to brave the elements, battle traffic and fight your way to the treasure at the shopping malls, or quietly defeat your Christmas lists with clicks of a mouse, Zales has just the thing for everyone on your list. 

Check out our Zales Black Friday Specials already available online.  Also check out Gordon’s Jewelers Black Friday Specials.

Gifts for him:

Gifts for her:

We’ve started early this year giving you bargains way before the big day, but the big deals will of course be rolled out that day so stay tuned to our online stores.

And if you’re not in the Christmas spirit yet, check out these awesome videos that are sure to get the holiday juices flowing:

 

Zales, Gordon’s Jewelers, and Peoples Jewellers stores will all be open on Black Friday waiting to help you find that perfect gift. 

Happy shopping!

 

Be Your Own Persona

 

Zales has done it again with another great gifting idea: Persona.  The Persona Bead Collection allows you to create your own necklace or bracelet with stylish handcrafted Persona beads.
	The beads run the gamut, from whimsical bead designs that dangle, such as the silver slipper or colorful bikini  to elegant floral and geometric designed beads. Embellishments include glittering faux gemstones,
elegant hand-painted glass and enameling and even sparkling Austrian crystals! There are literally, hundreds of bead styles to choose from to create a bracelet or necklace that suits your unique personality.
	It’s the perfect gift to keep adding on to for future gift giving occasions.  And if you don’t have a particular theme in mind, there are pre-designed bracelets that are sold as a set, like this bracelet in breathtaking blue hues.
So, when asked the question, “to bead or not to bead? “  Say “to bead!” to Persona.

 

Citrine, the Sunshine Gem

Happy birthday, November! Thought to be a bringer of personal clarity and creativity, the golden citrine is also one of the most glamorous. It is also symbolizes friendship, joy and energy – obvious, through its bright disposition.

Who wouldn’t be cheered up by seeing the bright color radiating through its pores in this 10K cushion-cut citrine and diamond framed ring? Want a more unique, glowing look? Try this marquise shaped citrine ring on for size. 

Display your sunny personality by donning any one of these heart or flower pendants. 

How about flashing a little bling  on your wrist? Dressing your wrist with these captivating gemstones will surely make a statement.

Want to mix really lay on the glam? These dazzling round drop earrings will add a littl
e sparkle to your day. Set in warm 10K gold over sterling silver, the vibrant faceted gemstone rests within an outline of brilliant diamonds.

The citrine is the perfect gemstone for fall, which translates into the perfect gift! Lucky for you, Zales is offering 15% off its online exclusive citrine assortment this entire month. How’s that for a birthday gift? 

 

Introducing the Jessica Simpson Collection

 

You've loved her handbags, shoes and accessories - but look what style she's has brought to her new jewelry collection.  Just in time for holiday giving, we present the Jessica Simpson Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend® collection, exclusively at Zales! 

The new jewelry collection features three whimsical and meaningful icons: a shimmering butterfly, a swirling heart and a looping cross. Each symbol adds a fresh and exciting look to pendants, rings, bracelets and earrings.  For Jessica, these icons represent love, belief and freedom and were the inspiration for the collection. 

These pretty accessories are full of energy and meaning, and if you look closely, you can see Jessica’s signature “J” in every design. 

Select items from the Jessica Simpson collection are available at your local Zales store. Shop an expanded collection online at Zales.com.

 

Diamond Accent Tilted  Heart Pendant in 10K Rose Gold	Diamond Accent Cross  Medallion Pendant in 10K Yellow Gold
1/10 CT.T.W. Diamond Stackable Three Piece Ring Set in Sterling Silver	Diamond Accent Diamond Butterfly Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver
Diamond Accent Butterfly Charm Toggle Bracelet in Sterling Silver

This is just a small sampling of new items in the Jessica Simpson collection.  Click here to go to the online store or here to find a store near you.

 

Opal, the Multi-Gemstone

For you October birthdays, consider yourself lucky because the opal is the ultimate gemstone. It has been said that there you can spy the wonders of the sky in the opal, and it’s true. Early civilizations believed that the opal was intentionally dropped from the heavens via lightning bolts. Hearing that, you will notice the sparkling rainbow bouncing from this gemstone. From any angle, you can see the lightening glimmer bouncing off the stone.



Opal also plays well with others. Take a look at this opal and blue topaz framed pendant. The topaz enhances the blue hues from the opal.

The white topaz addition to this cushion-cut frame ring gives the opal a whole different look. The setting paired with the gem gives the ring a very romantic and vintage-inspired look, perfect for fall.

For those that want all the attention focused on the opal,


this three-stone ring with diamond accents is the answer. The iridescent look surrounded by the twinkling diamonds makes this piece an instant showstopper.

Opal’s whimsical nature comes out in this dragonfly pendant. Like the beauty of a magnificent rainbow, the wings glow from the colorful hues of four baroque iridescent lab-created opals. Flying in the warmth of 14K gold, this pendant is brightened by the sparkling beauty of the diamond accents.

This butterfly pendant also showcases the fanciful personality of the opal. Symbolizing new life and transformation, this sweet butterfly with lustrous lab-created opals and dotted with dazzling diamonds, this pendant shimmers with style.

The opal symbolizes hope and happiness. - What better way to spread these feelings by gifting your October loved ones with this semi-precious gemstone from Zales?

 

First Day of Fall

 A cool breeze has begun to blow, and although everyone longs for just a little more of the summer sun, we welcome autumn with open arms!  As the leaves begin to change, excitement stirs on the new palates of your fall wardrobe - accessory wardrobe that is!  What better way to show off the last of your sun-kissed skin than with the deep hues of fall-inspired gemstones?

Citrine

Surely one of the richest hues in the spectrum, the golden tones of citrine look radiant paired with all the colors the season has to bring.  When paired with yellow gold, smokey topaz and lustrous diamond accents you get the perfect autumn accoutrement.  For a more subdued look a simple pairing in white gold lets you enjoy the richness of citrine in even the most conservative atmospheres.

 

 

Quartz

Such a versatile stone could surely find a place in any wardrobe this season!  Whether smokey and brown in hue or bright with green tones, quartz pieces give a range of tones to accentuate any look.

 

 

 

Rose Gold and Chocolate Pearls

Just the words 'rose gold' and 'chocolate pearls' lend enough warmth and decadence to warm up even the bleakest day - perfect for when fall air turns crisp!  Paired together, or allowed to shine on their own, rose gold and chocolate pearls both give a beautiful twist to year-round classics.  Of course these two wardrobe staples also appease the diamond lover in us all! Whether a simple statement or dainty delicacy, diamonds add depth and light to rose gold, chocolate pearls, and all of our favorite fall frills!

 

No matter what stones you choose to brighten cool fall days, remember to love these items with care and they will last for generations to come.  Check out our Education Center to learn more about the care required for these stones and all of your precious jewelry!

 

Pearls - June's Most Lustrous Birthstone

Roman scribes once called pearls "the dews of heavens" that would fall from the sky into the sea. The self-indulgent emperor Caligula was reported to have worn pearl slippers. And pearls were often ground into dust, mixed with wine and given to one's lover as an aphrodisiac. Today, pearls are a time-honored and classic look often paired with wedding attire. It's no surprise that the pearl is the traditional birthstone for "The Wedding Month" or the month of June.

Pearls lend an air of timeless sophistication to the wearer. Pearls are most often presented in two ways: the traditional pearl strand and simple stud earrings.

Zales offers a fine selection of pearls. The classic pearl strand can be found in many lengths, hand-knotted with pearls of varying sizes. Diamond accents and filigree clasps can add a hint of sparkle to this radiant look. Pearl stud earrings are a classic look that pairs well with both formal and casual attire. Pearls paired with diamonds or gemstones  take the traditional look one step further by adding  touches of shimmer. And pearl drop earrings make any occasion more special.

Colored pearls are another option for the June-born birthday girl. Dyed in lustrous hues like palest pink, pistachio green, lovely lavender, brilliant yellow or even chocolate brown, colored pearls are a fashionable addition to any wardrobe. Consider a gift set of colorful pearl stud earrings or choose a four-piece set that includes earrings, bracelet, ring and pearl strand in either brilliant black or chocolate brown as a gift for the one you love.

Honor her on her special day with a pearl ring. Whether placed simply in a traditional setting or paired with glittering diamonds or colorful gemstones, a pearl ring is certain to take her breath away.

With their classic appeal, rich, radiant hues and exceptional luster, pearl jewelry from Zales is certain to delight the most discerning woman.

 

 

 

 

Susan L. 's personal style is modern-vintage-whimsical, and prefers crunching pretzels to crunching numbers.

What Moms Want this Mother’s Day

If you’re wondering what to give mom this Mother’s Day, look no further.  Zales polled their Facebook fans, and more than 22,000 voted to determine what gifts mom really wants.  From rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets, watches and necklaces, it’s no surprise that diamonds were among her favorite gifts. 

 

Making the the list of jewelry box must-haves for mom, these Diamond Solitaire Earrings were in the top 10. 

 

Also high on her list was this ravishing Blue Topaz     and Diamond Ring, guaranteed to make her day.

Simple, yet sophisticated our Sirena™ Diamond Pendant and  Earrings were also among mom’s favorites.

Second only to Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day is a great occasion for gifting your loved ones and with jewelry.  Shop our gift guide featuring over 300 gifts  made just for moms. There is a wide variety of styles to choose the perfect gift to surprise her on May 8. 

For something truly unique, give mom the ultimate personal gift.   Zales personalized jewelry boutique offers over 1,000 styles.  You can add names, dates and birthstones of those she loves most, which is sure to become a treasure that will remain close to her heart for many years to come.

 

Ellen K works with the web design team.  In her spare time she is mom to her precious gems, Mary Ellen and John.

Don't Miss This Diamond Tennis Bracelet for Only $149!

Illuminate her wrist with the lavish look of this gleaming 1/4 ct. t.w. diamond sterling silver tennis bracelet. A row of round miracle diamond accents radiate optimal shimmer. Uniquely designed, each miracle diamond is set to appear extra large and more brilliant, creating twice the sparkle. Held together with a claw clasp, this 7.0-inch bracelet is a chic mix of glamour and elegance. This item is only available online. Regularly at $249, it is now at a special price of $149 through Oct. 12th, online only.     VIEW THE BRACELET NOW

 

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*Offer valid online only through Oct. 12th. Offers are while quantities last, no rainchecks, layaway not available and for a limited time only. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer and no additional discounts may be applied. Does not apply to prior purchases. Advertised items may be offered in future sales events. Original prices may not have resulted in actual sales. Intermediate markdowns may have been taken. Typographic errors are subject to correction. Merchandise enlarged to show detail and may not always be exactly as pictured.

Heart Birthstone Jewelry for $129!

Special Purchase This Week Only! Regularly $199 now only $129 The Heart Birthstone Collection - three styles of hearts in twelve different birthstones Heart jewelry is timeless, romantic,  and always fashionable Purchase the style and color of your choice from our Heart Collection for just $129 each Hurry, this offer ends Sept 9th!  Shop the Heart Birthstone Collection Now!     Be the first to know! Subscribe to the Zale Blog and receive advance notice on upcoming sales, promotions and hot new items!

*Offer valid only only through September 9th, 2008. Discount applied at checkout. Offers are while quantities last, no rainchecks, layaway not available and for a limited time only. This offer is not valid with drop ship or personalized jewelry, cannot be combined with any other offer and no additional discounts may be applied. Does not apply to prior purchases. Advertised items may be offered in future sales events. Original prices may not have resulted in actual sales. Intermediate markdowns may have been taken. Typographic errors are subject to correction. Merchandise enlarged to show detail and may not always be exactly as pictured.