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.
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Peter Suchy 1250 Carat Natural Amethyst Quartz Yellow Gold Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural amethyst in Quartz, natural shape with flattened backs. Drilled and strung into a substantial one of a kind necklace. Genuine Amethyst spacers. Heavy Tiger Tail wire, 14k yel...
Amethyst, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy 5.80 Carat Aqua Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco inspired. Aqua and diamond earrings. 2 trilliant cut diamonds, each with a pear shaped bright aquamarine dangle. Both totaling 5.80 carats in 14k white gold settings. Design...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.90 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Genuine Gia Certified Emerald and diamond halo earrings. Randomly tested by the GIA as moderate F2 clarity enhanced. Bright color, moderate inclusions. Custom diamond halo settings f...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 1.50 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
1.50 carat old mine brilliant cut diamond and sapphire three-stone engagement ring. With raised crown and small table. GIA center stone set in a platinum setting with two round accen...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy 3.51 Carat Opal Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Opal and diamond dangle earrings. 2 translucent pear shaped Opals with 8 round accent diamonds. Crafted in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 2 pearl cabochon blue green and orange flash Op...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified .37 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald cut diamond solitaire engagement ring. GIA and EGL certified .37ct fancy yellow bezel set diamond center stone, mounted East to West in a handmade...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 13.74 Carat Opal Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Pendant
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Opal, diamond and ruby pendant necklace. GIA certified 13.74cts square opal with a halo of 19 round diamonds and 19 round rubies set in 18k yellow gold. 18...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.58 Carat Diamond Platinum Toi et Moi Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Crafted to perfection in the Peter Suchy Workshop, This 1.58ct diamond platinum Toi et Moi "You and Me" engagement ring is a symbol of eternal love and commitment. This exquisite pie...
Diamond, Platinum
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 GIA Certified 2.22 Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
One of a kind sapphire and diamond engagement ring. This ring features a GIA certified 2.22ct octagonal white sapphire center stone, mounte...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy .94 Carat Cushion Spinel Yellow Gold Bezel Set Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
.94ct red spinel cushion shape gold solitaire engagement ring. The setting is 14k yellow gold and has a soft brush finish while the spinel is bezel set. This piece is simple, elegant...
Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified .98 Carat Light Yellow Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy antique inspired filigree and hand engraved diamond engagement ring. .98ct round light yellow diamond set in a 14k rose gold setting. A...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Peter Suchy .98 Carat Round Sapphire Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Blue slightly greenish sapphire bezel set sapphire stud earrings. 2 round cut Ceylon sapphires with an approximate carat total weight ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 2.01 Carat Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy Art Deco Inspired diamond engagement ring. 2.01 carat radiant cut center diamond certified by the GIA. Accented by two emerald cut sid...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 3.44 Carat Green Zircon Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright green oval natural European cut zircon and diamond engagement ring. The center stone is bezel set and accented by 10 tapered step cut baguette diamonds set in 18k yellow gold....
Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.91 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
A timeless masterpiece that captures the elegance of this 2.91ct pear shaped pink sapphire. Bezel set and mounted mounted in a setting created out of 18k white gold which is accented...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
Peter Suchy 1.66 Carat Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Three-Stone diamond and sapphire engagement ring. EGL certified round brilliant cut diamond, accented with two oval sapphires, in a 14k white and yellow gold setting designed in the ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 4.38 Carat Pink Morganite Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Morganite and diamond pendant necklace. Soft pink pear shape morganite with diamond accents in 14k rose gold. 17 inches in length. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy workshop 1...
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Peter Suchy 37.67 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful Santa Maria aqua 37.67 carat and all natural with a GIA certified marquise diamond on each side. Handmade platinum cocktail setting designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.09 Carat Diamond Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy diamond solitaire engagement ring. 14k yellow and white gold ring set with a GIA certified 1.09 carat bright diamond. the diamond is from a 1940's estate ring. 1 round ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.04 Carat Yellow Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Yellow and white diamond engagement ring. Princess cut fancy yellow center stone, in a hand engraved platinum setting with bea...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy 5.25 Carat Moonstone Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade bezel set moonstone and sapphire ring. Oval moonstone center stone with two bright round side sapphires in a 14k yellow gold sett...
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 11.71 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified 11.71ct natural untreated 8 sided Trapiche ruby set in 18k yellow gold setting with a halo of 16 round red rubies and 4 round bezel s...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.04 Carat Square Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Square cut diamond engagement ring. This GIA certified 2.04 carat square emerald cut center diamond is graded F color, near colorles...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA 2.02 Carat Square Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy custom micro pave diamond three-stone engagement ring. 2.02 carat princess cut, GIA certified diamond in a platinum setting, with 70 round accent diamonds. Created by the...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 6.66 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified 6.66ct oval center sapphire, mounted in a platinum setting with a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds, accented with rou...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.25 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a beautiful 1.25 carat GIA certified pink sapphire in a custom 18k white gold setting accented by natural white round brilliant diamonds. A timeless piece of jewelry. Perfect...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 3.15 Carat Green Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Green Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Octagonal green sapphire center stone in a platinum setting with four baguette accent diamonds. The ring is designed to show off the rich...
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA 1.06 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique Padparadscha sapphire engagement ring. GIA certified all natural, no heat, 1.06 carat oval pink bezel set Padparadscha sa...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Brown Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural 2.00ct Asscher cut brown and yellow diamond halo engagement ring. The diamond is accented by 2 trapezoid and triangle cut diamonds with a halo of round full cut diamonds. The...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy 1.10 Carat Diamond White Gold Flower Petal Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond flower petal earrings in white gold. 10 round brilliant cut diamonds approx. 1.10 ts. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy wor...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 1.50 Carat Diamond Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Hand crafted diamond bezel dangle drop earrings. 14 full cut diamonds in 14k white gold. 14 full cut diamonds, G to H color, VS1 to SI1 clarity, approx. total weight 1.50cts 14k W...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 1.75 Carat Round Diamond Ruby Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco inspired Diamond and ruby "bulls eye" engagement ring from the Peter Suchy Jewelers Worship. GIA certified round brilliant cut center sto...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA 3.20 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Halo Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Blue and green sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified 3.20 carat natural no heat center cushion cut sapphire with 48 round ideal cut diamonds in a platinum halo setting....
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Green Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA 1.89 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural bluish green 1.89 carat emerald and diamond pendant necklace. This rare GIA certified emerald is from a 1920's estate and placed into a 14k yellow gold setting with 2 straigh...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 2.00 Carat Garnet Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Rhodolite garnet earrings with brightly colored diamond accents. 2 round brownish red rhodolite garnets set in 14k yellow gold settings, each...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 2.07 Carat Color Change Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy natural color change Sapphire engagement ring, with diamond and sapphire accents. GIA certified as changing colors in dif...
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 5.73 Carat Blue Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire Three-stone engagement ring. GIA certified 3.47cts octagonal center sapphire, mounted in a platinum three-stone setting, accented with a light blue octagonal sapphire on eac...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy .49 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Bezel set round sapphire with 2 bezel set diamonds in 18k yellow gold. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy workshop. 1 royal blue sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.82 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural green sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA Certified natural untreated oval cushion cut sapphire in a platinum three-stone setting with two baguette cut side diamonds. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA 2.14 Carat Brown Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
The Peter Suchy GIA certified 2.14ct. natural fancy dark orange brown radiant cut diamond three stone engagement ring. The square cut brown center diamonds is double prong set in pla...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA 1.08 Carat Diamond Halo Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond three-stone engagement ring. GIA certified center emerald cut 1.08ct diamond with 2 emerald cut side stones. Each stone has a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds that are al...
Diamond, Platinum
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 1.84 Carat Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Crafted to radiate elegance, the Peter Suchy 1.84ct diamond platinum eternity band ring is a true masterpiece. This exquisite piece features a stunning 16 old mine cut diamonds with ...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy 10.04 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Halo White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique, one of a kind, custom cut diamond shape aquamarine and diamond pendant necklace. This stunning piece begins with a 10.04ct aquamarine that is accented by a halo of 31 round b...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 20.13 Carat Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Soft bright greenish blue natural untreated aqua and diamond dangle earrings. Two pear shaped 18.42ct. aquamarine dangles with 2 round aqua's and 2 round mine cut diamonds in 18k whi...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.24 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified green cushion cut sapphire set in platinum with 4 baguette and 2 princess cut side diamonds. This unique natural, untreated Khaki green color cushion cut sapphire, provides an alternative to a conventional engagement ring. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy workshop 1 cushion cut green sapphire...
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.63 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified emerald cut blue 1.63 carat sapphire. Set in a 14k white gold setting, accented with a halo of round and emerald cut diamonds alo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Peter Suchy 4.90 Carat Boulder Opal Garnet Sapphire White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
One of a kind boulder Opal, Sapphire and Tsavorite pendant necklace. Two natural boulder opals one uncut and the other an oval shape which is accented with a halo of natural color sa...
Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy .64 Carat Pear Diamond Halo Platinum Slide Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Domed antique style pear shaped Platinum slide pendant. .50ct pear shaped diamond, mounted in a bezel set domed setting with a halo of 14 round cu...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified .72 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Round diamond and calibre hand cut sapphire halo engagement ring. GIA certified center diamond with Angel skin quartz center and a halo of calibre cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy 2.08 Carat Natural Alexandrite Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Alexandrite and diamond halo engagement ring. GIA certified natural 2.08 carat round greenish yellow color change Alexandrite center stone, in a platinum setting with a diamond halo ...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy 6.50 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
This unique and rare Tourmaline and diamond pendant necklace comes from the Peter Suchy Workshop. 6.50 carat elongated emerald cut deep green tourmaline is set in four prong 18k yell...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Peter Suchy .64 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Simple channel set Sapphire and diamond wedding band ring. 4 square cut sapphires alternating with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds in a platinum setting. Designed and crafted in the P...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.11 Carat Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Platinum scroll design pear shape diamond dangle earrings. The bottom two diamonds are GIA certified, with 2 top pear shaped diamonds...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.42 Carat Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco revival Diamond dangle earrings. 2 Old Mine brilliant cut diamonds set in Platinum that dangle below 2 emerald cut accent diamonds. GIA certified. Designed and crafted in th...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA certified 1.05 Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Simple oval Ceylon sapphire solitaire engagement ring. GIA certified bezel set 1.05ct center sapphire in a 14k yellow gold handmade matte finish setting. GIA has certified the sapphi...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 2.35 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Simple and elegant diamond tennis bracelet. Set with 62 round brilliant cut diamonds that are mounted in 18k yellow gold. This bracelet measures out at 7 inches, with a fold over saf...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy EGL Certified .37 Carat Pear Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique inspired diamond engagement ring. EGL certified original 1850's rose cut pear shaped .37ct diamond set in a unique 14k yellow gold open work setting designed just for this stone. 4 rose cut bezel set diamonds...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.08 Carat Oval Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy antique inspired oval Diamond Platinum engagement ring. Elongated oval shape white Diamond with bright white Diamond accents from the P...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum