CALL JOHNNY'S FOR ALL YOUR PARTY NEEDS FOOTBALL WEEKEND SPECIALS From Emery’s: Custom-designed antique-style ring with a halo effect and a round brilliant cut diamond in the center. From MB Jewelry: 14k white gold three-piece set can be worn in varied combinations. Engagement ring has 12 round brilliant-cut diamonds around a 1 ct. brilliant diamond, with matching wedding bands. 10% OFF Deli Nosh Meat Trays & Johnny Pomodoro’s Signature Fruit and Vegetable Trays. Coupon Valid 2/6 & 2/7 Only. Cannot be combined with any other coupon or offer. From our Catering Dept. PLU 428 band sets. Several veteran Detroit-area jewelers share some observations about today’s engagement and weddings rings: EMERY’S CREATIVE JEWELERS At Emery’s, a majority of engagement rings are custom-made or purchased from a manufacturer with limited retail distribution. “Customers usually come in with a budget. A typical ring is white gold with a halo, often with diamonds along the shank,” says Weinberger, co- owner. He adds that wedding rings, especially for men, are increasingly being fabricated in alternative rather than pre- cious metals. Titanium, tungsten, car- bide and stainless steel are more durable than platinum and cost less. Emery’s Creative Jewelers 30975 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills emeryscreativejewelers.com GREIS JEWELERS “The fashion is a diamond halo or double halo as it gives the appearance of a larger stone. For the last five years, the style has been ornate, more traditional than modern. There are so many choices that it is hard for people to decide,” says Luba Matison, co-owner. About half of their customers want custom-designed rings, often bringing photos of styles they like or a drawing if it’s complicated. Men typically choose a platinum wed- ding band, often with a matte finish; some have a shiny rim. Women’s wed- ding bands usually have diamonds, she says. Greis Jewelers 32940 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills Greis.com MB JEWELRY DESIGN MB Jewelry makes all of its rings rather than offering nationally branded rings, according to owner Chris Schorneck. “It’s a custom store. We try to give custom- ers what they want, but we’ll tell them if it won’t work,” he explains. Customers often want the halo look, and some rings are designed so that the diamonds are visible on the sides but don’t continue along the back of the ring. When choos- ing the ring material, he recommends taking into account the wear and tear the ring is likely to encounter. “Platinum wears well, but it’s softer,” he says. MB Jewelry Design 6600 Telegraph Road, Bloomfi eld Township Mbjewelerydesign.com TAPPER’S DIAMONDS & FINE JEWELRY Mark Tapper, co-owner, says that about half of their rings are custom made. “If they want something different — maybe something that reminds them of a ring, maybe their grandmother’s ring, we work with them. There is no additional charge for the design work,” he says. He recommends selecting the ring style first and then a diamond that fits the custom- er’s budget. Round brilliant and cushion- cut diamonds are particularly popular. During the past two years, Tapper has noticed a growing interest in delicate set- tings such as floral patterns. Tapper’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry 6337 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfi eld; also Troy and Novi locations Tappers.com * SY GINSBERG CORNED BEEF (EXCLUDES LEAN) 12.99 $ LB Coupon valid 2/6 & 2/7 only. Cannot be combined with any other coupon or offer. From our Catering Dept. PLU 429 10% OFF Candy and Nut Trays Coupon valid 2/6 & 2/7 only. Coupon valid 2/6 & 2/7 only. Cannot be combined with any other coupon or offer. From our Catering Dept. PLU 430 DELI NOSH TAILGATE SPECIAL 39 $ 99 2 lbs of Any Deli Meat, Choice of Cheese, 1 Large Crispy Bread, Coleslaw and Potato Salad Delivery Available Locally Owned and Operated by Dan and Julie Sonenberg 32906 Middlebelt Road at 14 Mile Road 248-855-0007 Shop on-line at www.Johnnypomodoros.com 2064670 January 28 • 2016 55