Peter Suchy is one of the world’s foremost specialists in vintage and estate jewelry, which he has collected and sold for more than three decades. A perusal of his inventory on 1stDibs reveals a fondness for substantial gemstones of all varieties. Many of his own eye-popping designs — for engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories — are simple but powerful, with carat weights in the double digits.
Suchy has made a niche in antique diamond engagement rings and signed pieces, offering jewelry and watches from brands like Cartier, Bvlgari, Tiffany & Co., Rolex and Patek Philippe. One could argue that he is the kind of vintage jewelry dealer that is the backbone of the market, someone who demonstrates expertise and integrity while delivering exceptional fine jewelry to a global client base.
When asked about his beginnings as a jewelry dealer and designer, Suchy is concise and keen to reflect pragmatically on the facts of which he is most proud. Among those facts: He worked at the bench as a repairman and goldsmith for more than 20 years, after which he studied at the Gemological Institute of America.
Today Suchy’s showroom is situated in a disarmingly unassuming retail building in Stamford, Connecticut. But inside, it is clear why clients have described it as a “vintage jewelry museum.” The characterization is not hyperbole — the store houses more than 10,000 pieces of vintage, estate and antique jewelry.
Like its owner, the space is devoid of artifice or pretense, with classical American decor featuring curved walnut architraves and overhead Art Deco–style light boxes. This lack of ostentation hints at the taste and refinement of the jewels on offer and reflects a sales philosophy belonging to a bygone era, that the only decoration necessary is the jewelry itself.
Find a collection of authentic Peter Suchy bracelets, rings and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
Peter Suchy 1.28 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
One of a kind dangle earrings with pink and green marquise tourmaline with diamonds tops. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy workshop. 1 mar...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 40.82 Carat Oval Quartz Amethyst Rutile Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Rutilated amethyst quartz dangle earrings. 2 oval quartz in 14k yellow gold settings that were handmade in the Peter Suchy Workshop. Natural clear Quartz with Amethyst Rutile and oth...
Quartz, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 15.55 Carat Pear Shaped Emerald Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular emerald and diamond dangle earrings. 2 GIA pear shaped emeralds one weighing 8.04 carats and other one at 7.51cts, set in 18k yello...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy 1.42 Carat Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy Brilliant cut diamond platinum stud earrings. 2 EGL certified diamonds in platinum baskets. Created in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 1 round brilliant cut diamond, G-H SI2 ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.84 Carat Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy diamond stud earrings. 2 GIA certified round brilliant cut diamonds in 4 prong platinum baskets created in the Peter Such...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy .83 Carat Sapphire Diamond White Gold Halo Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Blue Ceylon sapphire diamond halo earrings in white gold settings 2 round sapphires approx. total weight .83cts. Each with a halo of round diamonds. Designed and crafted in the Pete...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 15.68 Carat Tourmaline Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy natural untreated blue and pink tourmaline dangle earrings. Set in 14k yellow gold. Blue tourmaline's that fade into pink hues at the bottom of the stones. Designed and m...
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 20.95 Carat Citrine Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Citrine dangle earrings. Natural untreated round high dome faceted cabochon tops with two oval briolette citrine dangles. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy Workshop 2 round ye...
Citrine, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 117.50 Carat Citrine Rutilated Quartz Gold Large Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural Quartz and citrine large dangle earrings. Set in 14k yellow gold, created in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 2 golden yellow fancy cut natur...
Citrine, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy 7.57 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy Tourmaline and diamond custom made earrings. Two round tourmalines in 18k yellow gold baskets with a halo of round diamonds. ine 2 round bluish green tourmaline, approx....
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy .52 Carat Round Emerald Diamond 18k White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural emerald and diamond dangle earrings. 2 round bezel set emeralds in 14k white gold settings with 2 round brilliant cut bezel set diamonds. Designed and crafted in the Peter Su...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 1.91 Carat Garnet Diamond Halo Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural color rhodlite garnet and diamond earrings. 2 oval purple red rhodolites set in 14k yellow gold four prong settings each with a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds. Designed...
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy Cyanite Smoky Quartz Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond and quartz dangle earrings. 2 blue oval cabochon bezel set Cyanite, set in 14k yellow gold with two smoky quartz dangles. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy workshop. No...
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy Aqua Pink Rhodochrosite Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Aqua and Rhodochrosite dangle earrings. 2 natural round cabochon aqua crystal needle inclusions with 2 natural rhodochrosite dangles. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy workshop...
Aquamarine, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 2.97 Carat Black White Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Square black diamond and round white diamond dangle earrings. 2 center square black diamonds with white diamond halos and diamond clip post tops. ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 40.66 Carat Rutile Quartz Crystal Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Quartz crystal dangle earrings. Pear slices with copper color bright natural inclusions. 18k rose gold frames. Crafted in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 40.66cts Quartz Chrystal 18k Rose...
Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy 17.4 Carat Pink Topaz White Sapphire Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Topaz and diamond dangle earrings. 2 rectangular pink topaz set in 14k yellow gold with 2 white sapphires. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy works...
Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 9.61 Carat Blue Chalcedony Tourmaline Quartz Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Chalcedony and quartz dangle earrings. Blue chalcedony sugar loaf cabochon round tops and quartz dangles with tourmaline needle inclusions. 14k yellow gold. Designed and crafted in t...
Chalcedony, Quartz, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Peter Suchy 10.21 Carat Quartz Crystal Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade 14k yellow gold dangle earrings with cabochon rutilated quartz tops and natural precious orange topaz crystal dangles. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy workshop 2 ru...
Crystal, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 55.47 Cabochon Tourmaline Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Watermelon cabochon tourmaline earrings. 2 round top tourmalines with 2 oval tourmaline dangles in 14 yellow gold settings. Crafted in the...
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 15.84 Carat Blue Cabochon Tourmaline Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Tourmaline and diamond dangle earrings. At the center of these dangles are 2 cabochon, pear shaped greenish blue tourmaline gemstones, totaling 15.84cts. The stones sit at the bottom...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold