Some traditions never go out of style. Located on Broadway across from the Detroit Opera House, Simmons and Clark has been a longtime go-to for local couples taking the special first step toward marriage. The company — which turned 100 last year — has sold over 100,000 engagement rings since first opening its doors.
“Knowing our jewelry is woven into so many love stories across Detroit and beyond is incredibly meaningful to me and my family,” says Michael Simmons, third-generation owner.In 1925, his grandfather, Fred Simmons, and fellow employee Harry Clark each invested $5,000 and opened Simmons and Clark in a spot that is now the store’s parking lot. Ten years later, they moved next door to 1535 Broadway St., where the business continues today as the oldest full-service fine jewelry store in Detroit. It has survived the Great Depression, recessions, a three-decade downturn in downtown shopping, and the recent pandemic. 
