Zales Military Discount On Diamonds and Jewelry

Zales offers a 10% military discount on purchases to current members of the U.S. armed forces, as well as veterans and retired military personnel.
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Are you looking for a diamond, jewelry, or engagement ring? You may want to consider Zales and take advantage of their military discount.

Jewelry, especially diamonds, can be quite expensive, especially if you want a high-quality, beautiful product.

Let’s examine Zales, the company, to understand its storied past and commitment to wonderful diamonds.

The Zales Military Discount Policy

Zales offers a 10% discount on purchases for active duty, veterans, retirees, spouses, dependents, and more.

Eligible branches of the US military

The following military branches are eligible for military discounts:

  • Air Force
  • Army
  • Coast Guard
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Police
  • Navy
  • NOAA Corps
  • Space Force
  • US Public Health Service

US military communities

To be eligible, you must be one of the following:

  • Active duty
  • Military family – Immediate family members
  • Military spouse
  • National Guard
  • Reserve
  • Retiree
  • Surviving spouse
  • Veteran

How Does the Zales Military Discount Work?

This discount is available both online and in-store with a coupon code using ID.me. To verify your eligibility, click the “Verify with ID.me” button on Zales.com. This will take you to the ID.me website, where you can either log in to your existing ID.me account or create a new one.

After you are verified on ID.me, you will receive a code to redeem at checkout on Zales.com or in-store. The in-store sales associates must use markdown code 41 and then scan or key in the barcode from ID.me.

Zales also offers exclusive military and service-themed custom jewelry. Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force, and even Coast Guard members and their families will appreciate these themed pendants, bracelets, watches, and more.

Outside of dedicated military discounts, Zales frequently offers sales of up to 50% off on select rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and other jewelry.

Note:

Shop Online Discounts on Engagement Rings, Necklaces, Earrings, Watches, and more Jewelry at Zales.com

Does the Discount Work with Coupon Codes?

No, this discount doesn’t work with discount coupons. Also, the 10% discount is valid only on items not already discounted.

While the military discount cannot be combined with coupon codes, they are still worth checking out. Sometimes, the amount you can save using a limited-time coupon could be more than the 10% military discount. When in doubt, calculate quickly to ensure you get the best deal.

Zales Promo and Coupon Codes

Note: Promo and coupon codes listed below are subject to change. Always check with Zales before making a purchase. Apply code at checkout.

20% OFF

Take an extra 20% off clearance

Other Ways to Save at Zales

Zales is known for offering great discounts and savings on quality diamonds and jewelry, but there are other ways to save on purchases. The Diamond Credit Card by Zales, Progressive Leasing Program, and Ten for Ten Layaway Plan are three ways to save additional money when buying at Zales.

The Diamond Credit Card

The Diamond Credit Card by Zales lets you purchase jewelry from the online store or in-store and pay for over 6 to 36 months.

This offer is valid for a minimum purchase level and a minimum monthly payment requirement.

The credit card is offered in partnership with Comenity Capital Bank, which also decides the qualifications.

A $9.95 transaction fee is added to purchases made under the financing plan. You also get a $50 birthday discount and a 10% discount on any repair service. Shipping in the United States and US territories is free for all cardholders.

In addition, you will receive coupons, jewelry inspection reminders, and cleaning notifications at regular intervals throughout the year.

Progressive Leasing Program

Zales has another innovative program called progressive leasing, which makes it easier for you to own your favorite piece of jewelry.

This is essentially a no-credit-required purchase option or a lease-purchase option. You get the merchandise right away, but you own it after making all the required payments.

There’s an early buyout option as well. Once you apply for this, you are informed of your maximum card limit. The value of the merchandise you purchase needs to be within this limit. You can buy the item(s) at any Zales store and e-sign the lease agreement.

Pay the lease amount in flexible payments, a 90-day payment option, or any early payout option.

Note that this program isn’t available in Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

To be eligible to apply for the lease-purchase program, you must be at least 18 years old, have a social security number, have the routing and account number for an open and active checking account, and either a credit card or debit card.

Ten for Ten Layaway Plan

Zales also has something called the Ten for Ten plan, which allows you to pay 10% of the price as a downpayment and the remaining amount in ten equal monthly payments.

However, this option is only available for purchases made at Zales stores and not for online purchases.

Zales: A Quick Company History

Morris Zale, William Zale, and Ben Lipshy opened the first Zales Jewelers retail store in Wichita Falls, Texas, in 1924.

The “a penny down and a dollar a week” credit plan offered by Zales was unique, and in less than two decades, it propelled the company to open 12 Zales stores across Texas and Oklahoma.

In 1946, Zales shifted its headquarters from Wichita to Dallas, within Texas. A little over a decade later, in 1957-58, Zales opened its first store in a shopping center and started trading its shares on the American Stock Exchange.

In the 1960s, the company branched into various other product categories, such as shoes, sporting goods, furniture, pharmaceuticals, and catalog stores, and around the same time, it was renamed Zale Corporation.

By this time, the company was growing at a breakneck speed, and in the 1980s, Zale Corporation’s sales had crossed the $1 billion mark.

During this decade, the company went on an acquisition spree. In 1984, it first acquired an 890-carat diamond, the world’s largest internally flawless diamond at the time.

Five years later, in 1989, Zales acquired Gordon’s Jewelers, which had 469 stores and was headquartered in Houston, Texas.

In 1985, the company again shifted its headquarters to Irving, which was also in Texas.

The first couple of years of the 1990s were particularly difficult for the company, which ended with its filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1992.

However, it was a blessing in disguise, as the debt restructuring process significantly strengthened the company’s finances. In 1997, the company’s annual sales were over $1.3 billion.

By the end of the decade, the company was again making strides. It launched its online store in 1998, and from 1999 to 2000, it acquired Peoples Jewellers of Canada and Piercing Pagoda.

Since the turn of the millennium, Zales has been focusing on expanding its e-commerce business. In 2007, it launched gordonsjewelers.com, and in 2009, it launched zalesoutlet.com.

This continued into the current decade as well. The company launched an online platform specifically for Piercing Pagoda at pagoda.com and launched a multi-channel online shopping platform for Canadians at peoplesjewellers.com.

Zales, purchased by specialty retail jeweler Signet Jewelers Inc. in 2014, today has 704 stores (as of February 3, 2018) across North America and Puerto Rico, making it one of the largest fine jewelers in the region.

Zales, which includes Zales Jewelers and Zales Outlet, accounted for 20% of Signet’s total sales in the fiscal year 2018.

It’s particularly known for its collection of diamond jewelry, which includes exclusive diamond designs from the likes of Vera Wang and Neil Lane. Zales’ association with Vera Wang began in 2012 with a diamond bridal jewelry collection known as the Vera Wang Love Collection.

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