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Basketball player Shaquille O'Neal announced the launch of exclusive jewelry collection for men

09 november 2012

Legendary NBA basketball player and Olympic champion Shaquille O'Neal launched his own collection of jewelry for men, in collaboration with Zale, the company’s press service told Rough&Polished.
O'Neill’s collection offers a wide range of pendants, rings and bracelets, which are available in selected Zale stores in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as online.
“The product is an expression of Mr. O’Neal’s fun-loving personality and his unique sense of style,” said Theo Killion, Zale Chief Executive Officer.
According to the basketball player, he was shopping in Zale stores since college, because he knew he could buy “a quality product at an affordable price.”  “I’m extremely proud to have the opportunity to partner with Zale on my new jewelry collection,” Shaquille O'Neal said commenting the new partnership.
Zale Corporation is a leading jewelry retailer in North America commanding 1 780 retail outlets in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as operating online.

Olga Patseva, Editor in Chief of the American Bureau, Rough&Polished