Sterling Jewelers has settled federal civil charges accusing it of discriminating against female employees, reaching a deal without having to admit wrongdoing or pay any damages, a win for the company as it faces continuing legal challenges over its pay and promotion practices.

Under the deal, Sterling, the parent of chains including Jared the Galleria of Jewelry and Kay Jewelers, agreed to hire an independent employment expert to review its compensation and promotion practices. The details of the deal were released as part of a filing with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which had made the accusations.

In a statement, Signet Jewelers, Sterling’s parent company, said it was pleased to have resolved the case.

“Signet has a sound framework of policies and practices designed to ensure equal opportunity for women and we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind,” said Lynn Dennison, the company’s chief legal, risk and corporate affairs officer. “The additional steps agreed to as part of the consent decree with the E.E.O.C. are consistent with our commitment to continuous review and improvement.”