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Zales Wants You to Wear Fine Jewelry Every Day
The new campaign, “You Are The Occasion,” discourages shoppers from saving their fine jewelry for special occasions only.
Zales’ new “You Are The Occasion" campaign encourages customers to invest in everyday jewelry that reflects their personal style.
New York—Zales’ new campaign is encouraging shoppers to wear their fine jewelry every day.
The “You Are The Occasion" campaign also honors the way women approach jewelry purchases today.
Zales’ data found that 67 percent of purchases among its core shoppers were made for themselves.
“She isn't waiting for a milestone—or someone else—to give her a reason to invest in herself,” said Zales.
Customers are investing in pieces they can wear every day and that reflect their personal style, said Amanda Rather, vice president of style and trend brand marketing at Zales and Banter.
“With quality fine jewelry designed for the way she actually lives, we’re helping women make their own rules, celebrate themselves, and make every day feel worth celebrating,” she said.
The campaign imagery also features men, sporting watches, gold chains, and other accessories.
Zales’ “Own It” campaign last year also encouraged customers to wear fine jewelry every day.
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The “You Are The Occasion" campaign also honors the way women approach jewelry purchases today.
Zales’ data found that 67 percent of purchases among its core shoppers were made for themselves.
“She isn't waiting for a milestone—or someone else—to give her a reason to invest in herself,” said Zales.
Customers are investing in pieces they can wear every day and that reflect their personal style, said Amanda Rather, vice president of style and trend brand marketing at Zales and Banter.
“With quality fine jewelry designed for the way she actually lives, we’re helping women make their own rules, celebrate themselves, and make every day feel worth celebrating,” she said.
The campaign imagery also features men, sporting watches, gold chains, and other accessories.
Zales’ “Own It” campaign last year also encouraged customers to wear fine jewelry every day.
Fine jewelry is for every day, and everyone, said Zales, adding that it’s committed to making fine jewelry and diamonds more accessible, highlighting lab-grown jewelry options alongside natural diamonds and pearls.
A majority (67 percent) of purchases among Zales’ core shoppers were made for themselves, according to internal data.
The latest campaign focuses on three “distinct but connected” style stories, reflected as curated edits on its website.
The “Everyday Elevated” theme highlights jewelry staples, like tennis bracelets and rivière necklaces, curated ear stacks with studs and hoops, and solitaire pendants.
“Stacking & Layering” celebrates personal style, with mix-and-match pieces that say “jewelry is a neutral,” said Zales. It features stacking-friendly gold chains, bracelets, bands, and pendants.
The “Bridal & Engagement” segment is a style-first approach to engagement rings, showcasing four aesthetics, including “Iconic Classic,” “Ethereal Romance,” “Grand Glamour,” and “Modern Muse.”
The four bridal styles encourage shoppers to find one that suits them across lab-grown and natural diamond options.
The visual campaign will be displayed in stores and across its digital and social media channels.
The Signet Jewelers-owned brand, which celebrated 100 years last year, has new leadership on the way.
Jamie Cygielman has been appointed president of Zales and Banter (formerly Piercing Pagoda), stepping into the role on Aug. 24.
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