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 8.16 Carat Boulder Opal Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural Australian boulder opal necklace with a halo of rubies and diamonds. The opal has bluish black background with red, green and ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 9.25 Carat Amethyst Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Amethyst and diamond pendant necklace. 9.25ct Triangle shaped cushion cut amethyst accented with a trilliant cut diamond set in 14k white gold pendant. 18 inch 14k white gold chain. ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.21 Carat Ruby Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA Certified oval 2.21 carat ruby in a simple custom made platinum pendant setting with a round diamond accent. Created in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 1 oval red ruby SI, approx. 2...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified .76 Ruby Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified .76ct oval purple/ red ruby with 1 round accent diamond, set in a 14k white gold setting. 16 inch gold chain...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 14.93 Carat Brownish Red Garnet Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Brownish red pear shape garnet pendant with a round diamond accent in 14k yellow gold from the Peter Suchy Workshop. 16 Inch 14k yellow gold chain 1 pear...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy .36 Carat Diamond White Gold Smile Bar Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond smile pave set bar necklace. 39 round pave set diamonds totaling .36cts. 18 inch 14k white gold chain. Also available in platinum and yellow gold. Adjustable 16.5 to 18 Inche...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.00 Tanzanite Diamond Halo White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval Blue 7.00 carat tanzanite with a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold on a 18 inch long chain. Created and crafted in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 1 oval ca...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 3.04 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Estate pear shaped sapphire and round diamond pendant necklace. GIA Certified natural color simple heat only. The pendant is 18k yellow gold made in the Peter Suchy Workshop 1 pear...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 1.75 Carat Indicolite Tourmaline Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
1.75 carat Indicolite blue kite shape tourmaline and diamond pendant necklace. The tourmaline is from a 1920’s estate set in a hand made simple diamond halo 18k white gold setting, c...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.57 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy natural yellow sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. Handmade platinum setting with a GIA certified shield cut lemon yellow natural sapphire accented by an old mine cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified .30 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval bright green emerald and diamond pendant. 18k yellow gold pendant with one center emerald and three round accent diamonds. Hand...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 7.97 Carat Opal Sapphire Garnet White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Truly a one of a kind natural green flash boulder opal pendant necklace with natural sapphires and garnet accents. Mounted in 18k white gold, the opals have a kaleidoscope of colors ...
Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 6.56 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Exquisite Peter Suchy 6.56 Carat baby pink fantasy cut Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace. This pendant necklace showcases a magnificent 6.56 carat tourmaline, radiating a ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
1.51 Carat Marquise Shape Moonstone Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Moonstone and diamond halo pendant necklace. This marquise cut, cabochon 1.51ct moonstone has a wispy bluish hue color that can be seen in certain angles and lights. It is mounted in a 14k yellow gold setting with a halo of 18 round brilliant cut diamonds. An 18 inch chain completes this Peter Suchy Workshop crafted piece. 1 oval cabochon bluish yellow moonstone...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy .28 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
3 ring diamond pendant necklace. Consisting of 3 gold circles connected with gold loops set with 101 brilliant cut diamonds. 16.5 inches. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy work...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy .10 Carat Diamond Platinum Star Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Petite star design pendant with 5 brilliant cut diamonds in platinum. 16 inch chain. Created in the Peter Suchy workshop. 5 round brilliant cut diamonds, F-G VS approx. .10cts Plati...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy EGL .77 Carat Oval Diamond Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval diamond pendant necklace. EGL center stone with a halo of 15 round diamonds in 18k white gold, on a 18 inch white gold chain. Create...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy EGL Certified 1.43 Carat Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Pear-shaped diamond in an octagonal pave diamond halo frame. Set in platinum with a 16 inch chain. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 1 pear-shaped well-cut diamond,...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy EGL Certified .70 Carat Marquise Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
.70ct Marquise diamond with a simple halo of round diamonds, set in 18k white gold on a 16 inch chain. Crafted in the Peter Suchy workshop. EGL certified. 1 Marquise diamond, appr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.30 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
1.30 carat round Ceylon sapphire diamond halo pendant necklace. GIA certified round center sapphire with a halo of 18 diamonds. Set in 18k white gold. Crafted in the Peter Suchy Work...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 3.18 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural GIA certified purple sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. Kite shaped 3.18 sapphire a cushion shaped accent diamond set in a platinum setting with an 18 inch platinum chain...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum