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Zales provides personalized jewelry services and features collections that cater to diverse tastes and occasions. Founded in 1924, the company offers a wide range of products, including engagement rings, wedding bands, necklaces, bracelets and watches.

Pros
  • Personalized shopping experience
  • Good warranty and repair services
Cons
  • Frequent product quality issues
  • Poor communication from staff

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    Reviewed May 15, 2026

    The manager did know how to charge me, he had to ask another associate for assistance. I came to pick up my wife new wedding band i purchased from this Zales in Little Rock, AR at store # 1491 days before for my wife. When she went to get the ring sized Tim/associate manager ask for help when I came to pick up the ring ask my wife how much the ring cost and even went to another associate to ask if it was silver or gold and the associate told Tim it was 10K gold. I believe these questions shouldn't be ask my wife because the ring was a gift and she shouldn't even know how much I paid for the ring.

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    Reviewed May 14, 2026

    My fiance bought my engagement ring from here. Unfortunately the ring was not a right fit. As soon as we got back we dropped it off to be RESIZED. Waited patiently for two weeks to finally be able to to wear my engagement ring that everyone has been asking to see. I receive a call from Zales Monday for a sales report to excitedly tell me that THEY DESTROYED MY RING BEYOND REPAIR. IT WENT IN FOR A RESIZE. Completely distraught because I just lost the most sentimental thing I possessed I hang up with her because who wants to sob to a lady who was way to happy to you your ENGAGEMENT RING IS GONE.

    I call back and get rude man who INSISTED on talking over me. After getting nowhere with corporate. Told it would be another TWO WEEKS for a new one to come in with no possibility of rushing it. We were also told "it was a manufacturer defect". YOU SPECIALIZE IN FINE JEWELERY WHAT DO YOU MEAN. HOW WAS THAT MISSED BEFORE IT WAS SOLD.

    My fiance calls upset and they wait THREE DAYS to get a call from a "specialist" that wasted our time explaining nothing we haven't heard and thought this was about a WATCH. She had absolutely no idea anything about the case, at all! We asked for compensation which they l WILL NOT discuss until "ring has arrived" how SHADY. This was NOT a store problem. TELL ME HOW YOU WILL MAKE THIS BETTER. We asked for a higher up and to this day, FOUR DAYS after opening a case, We have not discussion of compensation considering a sentimental item was damaged, and we can now NEVER trust them again. No talks on how we can ensure the next one WILL be a quality item.

    With all the awful reviewS dealing with this company I am honestly scared. Additionally, we have NOT seen the original ring. We have no idea what was damaged exactly. No pictures NOTHING. They took my engagement ring AND wedding band (we sent that with it) DISPOSED of them and slapped a bandaid on the situation by simply just ordering me another one like this was some meaningless piece of jewelry. Zales has absolutely no interest in helping us at all, has little to no remorse for what they did to me, and will NOT return calls in a timely manner. MY ENGAGEMENT RING I BARELY WORE. I can never get that back. PLEASE, PLEASE do not do business with this company.

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      Reviewed May 8, 2026

      I recently bought two items: a cuff bracelet and a pair of diamond earrings with screw backs. I drove 30 minutes to my closest store and they could not adjust the bracelet. Told me they had to send it in. Four weeks. I said no. How can you adjust a cuff to my wrist if I don’t sent my wrist in w bracelet? Can cut off arm now can I. Within four months, a crew back fell off. Probably my fault. Went on line to order a replacement. I was told to go into store. I called to make sure they had and I was told yes. So, I drove 30 minutes and they told me they did not have replacement backs. I told them I had called the day before. Then she suddenly remembered: they had replacement backs. Well, none fit. Then she told me I would have to send earrings in for a “custom-made back. Would take 2 weeks and I would have to pick up at store. No mail directly to me. No estimate.

      I left with my earring. Came home and chatted with customer service. I was told to return to store. They kept apologizing. Said they would use this as a training experience. That does me no good. I’m past return. No exceptions. Still no back. Zales touts great customer service and customer satisfaction which is non existent.

      I will never. Ever. Purchase or recommend zales to anyone. I will advise them to run away from this store as fast as they can and not look back. I very much regret these two purchases. Yes, I will eventually try to hunt down a back that fits but meanwhile, my diamond earrings are useless. Please think twice before you purchase anything from zales.

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      Reviewed May 4, 2026

      So I ordered an engagement ring to propose to the love of my life. I had them ship it to my local Zales in order to keep it a secret. I had family flying in, reserved the finest restaurant for the special occasion. I received an email that my order had been delivered to the store, but I had not gotten any notification to come and pick it up. I tried calling my local store numerous times and no one ever answered. Finally, I was able to get someone on the phone and I was told that it's not there and they don't know what to tell me....."Call wherever you ordered it from" is what I was told. So I called the official number for Zales. Spoke with a representative that told me that the ring was sent to Macy's instead of my local Zales, but she would have their e-commerce people call me right away and they would get another ring overnighted and she was marking it as "High Priority" so they would know to get back to me quickly. Hours go by and nothing!

      I call back and wait 45 mins before I got a representative. She tells me that she is very sorry that the last person told me it would be right away, and would take at least 7 days to respond and there's no way to refund it or send out another one until I hear back from e-commerce. Mind you, I have people flying in, thousands of dollars in reservations and hotels, in two days, as I was supposed to have this ring last week. I ask her if there are any other options for me to get this ring sent to me and was told to call Macy's and try to track the package down. So I'm stuck with all of this mess, lost money and stress, because Zales sent my order to the wrong address. With zero help from Zales. I will NEVER in my life go to or recommend anyone deal with Zales unless you want a truly heartbreaking experience.

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      Reviewed March 29, 2026

      After purchasing my diamond engagement and wedding rings from Zales over ten years ago I’ve had them cleaned and serviced every year. Today they said I was a couple of months late for my cleaning and service and they said I voided my contract and they would no longer service the rings as detailed in their contract. They fail to understand the spirit of the contract and the cleaning that actually brings in customers. I will no longer buy from Zales. Extremely dumb business sense.

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      Reviewed March 24, 2026

      I bought a wedding band covered in diamonds. THE DIMAONDS KEEP FALLING OUT OF THE RING! Poor quality. I bought the insurance. It will only cover the 120.00 repair for each missing stone IF you take the ring back to the store EVERY 6 MONTHS OR A RING CHECK! No one has time for this. My last repair cost me $120.00. I will never shop there again. THERE IS NO MORE GOOD CRAFTMENSHIP!!

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      Reviewed March 17, 2026

      I bought a necklace around 221.00 cash. I wanted to return it, get my cash back and go purchase a different necklace at their sister store. I have my receipt that showed all the proof. They said they couldn't because they had no cash. I called 2 other stores and got same answer. I think they are scamming people about returns and forcing customers to purchase from them and keep the money. I even called corporate and got blown off. This company screws over their customers. Go anywhere else to buy jewelry, they are so overpriced!!! Also beware, they try to sell poor quality items for high price.

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      Reviewed March 10, 2026

      Dear Zales Corporate Team, I am writing to formally raise concerns regarding both refund disclosure practices and sales conduct at your Chandler Fashion Center, Arizona location. At the time of purchase, I was informed that I could return the item if I was not satisfied. However, I was not clearly advised prior to payment that cash refunds over $500 would not be issued at the point of return and would instead be processed and mailed by check, potentially taking up to 21 days or longer. A delayed refund of this length is a material term of the transaction and should be clearly communicated before payment is accepted so customers can make an informed decision.

      Additionally, during the sales interaction, there was noticeable encouragement to leave a positive review. While I understand that customer feedback is important, requesting favorable reviews before a transaction is fully understood especially when significant refund limitations are not clearly disclosed raises concerns about transparency in the overall customer experience. Had the refund timeline been clearly explained upfront, I would have chosen a different method of payment. I am requesting that this matter be reviewed by Corporate management and that an expedited resolution be provided. I would appreciate a response within three business days outlining how this situation will be addressed.

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      Reviewed Feb. 27, 2026

      On 2/23/26, I went to the Zales outlet to pick up my ring that had to be resized. The store employee Alex, was the gentleman who greeted me with a smile. Having had an awful morning, Alex was so kind, professional, and made me forget about the issues that transpired early in the day! Thank you, Alex, for making me smile!

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      Reviewed Feb. 19, 2026

      I went to North Park Mall to have my ring checked and cleaned. I met Trystan and Fatima. I received outstanding customer service. They were both very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this store for your jewelry needs.

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      Zales author review by Kathryn Parkman

      Founded in 1924 in Wichita Falls, Texas, Zales is a jewelry company that sells its products in more than 750 stores across the United States and Puerto Rico. Customers can shop for jewelry from Zales at retail outlets and online.

      • 60-day returns: Zales customers have up to 60 days to return any purchase without question.

      • Design your own: The company has a Design Your Own program that lets customers custom create not only engagement rings, but other decorative jewelry pieces as well.

      • Free shipping: People who shop on Zales.com receive free shipping when they spend they choose to ship their purchases to a Zales retail or retail outlet store.

      • Credit options: The company offers credit plans with no annual fee to help customers pay for their jewelry and products.

      • In-store services: Zales customers can take advantage of many in-store services, including lifetime cleaning and inspection.

      by Kathryn Parkman Senior Solar Editor

      Kathryn writes about topics important to both homeowners and renters, including security systems, pest control, solar panels, warranties and more. Her goal is to demystify complex purchases and empower readers to make informed decisions. Before ConsumerAffairs, she earned an English degree from Northeastern State University and worked in community journalism and digital marketing for several years.

      Zales Company Information

      Company Name:
      Zales
      Year Founded:
      1924
      City:
      Irving
      State/Province:
      TX
      Country:
      United States
      Website:
      www.zales.com