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 GIA Certified 3.37 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy 3.37 Carat Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring. GIA certified center stone, set in a platinum setting with 20 round diamonds along the shank. Extra sparkly circular brillia...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.64 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Radiant cut Diamond engagement ring. GIA certified center stone in a custom-made platinum diamond halo setting from the Peter Suchy Workshop. This design allows a wedding band to sit...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 4.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond engagement ring. GIA certified European cut center 4.10ct diamond in a platinum engraved setting with 14 round brilliant cut accent diamonds. The diamond is from a 1920's est...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified .92 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Crisscross style diamond halo engagement ring. Set with a bright sparkly transitional cut center diamond, from a 1940's estate. The platinum halo setting...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy 2.80 Carat Diamond Platinum Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Indulge in timeless elegance with the Peter Suchy GIA certified Diamond Platinum engagement ring. This stunning piece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. At the center is a 2.80ct ova...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy diamond engagement ring set with one Ideal cut GIA certified oval diamond 1.01 carat diamond center stone. The stone is...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.36ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing platinum engagement ring. The ring is centered with sparkling GIA certified oval cut diamond that weighs 1.36ct. The color of the diamond is G with SI1 clarity. Th...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.01 Carat Single Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A single stone diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut weighing 5.01 carats, accompanied by GIA Report stating to be of I colour and I1 clarity, eight-claw set to an openwork collet with scroll decorations, to tapering D-section shank, all made in platinum hallmarked 950 London, made by Bentley & Skinner, size N, measuring approximately 2.1 X 1.1cm, finger size N, gross weight 6.1grams. This ring is in excellent condition. This magnificent single stone diamond solitaire ring was made by Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III. This is the perfect solitaire engagement ring, featuring a scintillating and dazzling five carat diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 3.19 carat round brilliant cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful modern diamond engagement ring is a refined contemporary design, centered by a GIA-certified round brilliant cut diamond weighing 3.19 carats. Graded N color and VS1 c...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.51 Carat G SI2 Natural Oval Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
GIA Certified 1.51 Carat G SI2 Natural Oval Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA report number: 7288636336 Diamond: 1.51 Carat G SI2 Natural Oval Diamond Metal: 14k white gold Weig...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Oval Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Centered upon a 2 Carat Oval Shaped Diamond of H color and SI1 Clarity. Diamonds on the band. Set in Platinum. *Can be made using and Shape, Size and Quality. Price will vary on yo...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.68ct Natural Oval Shape Three-Stones Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Aventura, FL
This stunning 2.68ct ring is a sight to behold. Its diamonds are accented with Oval cut diamonds weighing 1.59ct, 0.54ct, and 0.55ct and graded by GIA. This exquisite diamond ring ha...
Diamond, Platinum
