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 5.60 Carat Moonstone Sapphire Quartz Dangle Drop Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy moonstone and sapphire dangle drop earrings. 2 oval moonstone tops with 2 round sapphires below with 2 pointed clear natural quartz tiers. Handmade in 14k white gold. 2...
Moonstone, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 15.53 Carat Emerald Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Pear shape cabochon 15.53 carat emerald diamond earrings. GIA certified natural untreated emeralds with 85 round brilliant cut diamond halos. Created in the in the Peter Suchy worksh...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 29.47 Amethyst Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural untreated amethyst dangle earrings. Two round cabochon amethyst tops with two oval faceted amethyst dangles set in 14k yellow gold. Created ...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 34.96 Carat Natural Included Crystal White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural clear Quartz crystal square's with mineral inclusions, set in handmade 18k white gold dangle settings, crafted in the Peter Suchy Workshop. Natural clear Quartz with natural...
Quartz, Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy 6.97 Carat Teal Blue Zircon Diamond Dangle Gold Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Teal blue zircon and diamond dangle earrings. 2 cushion cut bright teal zircons sit at the bottom of each open pear shaped diamond dangle with a total carat weight of 6.97cts. The di...
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 7.95 Carat Opal Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Free style shaped Opal and diamond earrings. Set in 14k yellow gold dangles. 2 opals with 2 round accent diamonds. 2 fancy opals approx total weight: 7.95...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 2.12 Carat Diamond Gold Double Cluster Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Designed by Peter Suchy, these elegant dangle earrings feature a striking double cluster design set with 24 sparkling diamonds totaling 2.12 carats. Each earring showcases two diamon...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 14.27 Carat Tourmaline Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Multi-color well matched pink and green rectangular Tourmalines, in 14k white gold settings that were created in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 2 rectangular watermelon pink and green T...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy Freshwater Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Freshwater and diamond dangle drop earrings. Two 11mm to 11.5mm freshwater pearls, each dangling from 5 round brilliant cut diamonds in 14k yellow gold. Designed and crafted in the ...
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 52.70 Carat Labradorite Blue Topaz White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy labradorite and blue topaz dangle earrings handmade in 14k white gold settings. Created in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 2 oval cabochons gray labradorite I, approx. 12.00c...
Labradorite, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy Quartz Lapis Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural untreated rutilated quartz and blue lapis dangle earrings. 2 round rutilated cabochon quartz with 2 royal blue lapis drops set in 14k y...
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 4.91 Carat Quartz Yellow gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy rutilated quartz and smoky quartz dangle earrings. Two off shape quartz slices with two yellow brown cabochon quarts top accents. Designed and made in the Peter Suchy wor...
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 36.40 Carat Black Tourmaline Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Black Tourmaline dangle earrings. Natural untreated crystal slices cut in square and rectangle shapes from the Peter Suchy Workshop. Handmade yellow gold...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy 5.35 Carat Yellow Gold Bolt Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy bolt styled large pave set diamond earrings. These high fashion earrings, each dazzle with 132 round brilliant cut diamonds that sparkle with each movement. Crafted in 18...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 143.6 Carat Pear Marquise Quartz Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Crafted to dazzle, the Peter Suchy 143.6ct rose quartz yellow gold dangle earrings are a mesmerizing blend of soft hues of rose quartz delicately complement the radiant 14k yellow go...
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 2.17 Carat Yellow White Diamond Halo Platinum Gold Octagon Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Crafted to dazzle and delight, these Peter Suchy clip post earrings are a true testament to elegance. Featuring two stunning 18k yellow gold bezel set, radiant cut yellow diamonds to...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
Peter Suchy .81 Cart Oval Emerald Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald and diamond earring. 2 oval bright green emeralds totaling .81cts set in 18k yellow gold settings. Each gemstone has a halo of 14 round brilliant cut white diamonds. Designed...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 43.13 Carat Black Tourmaline White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural untreated black round tourmaline mineral dangle earrings in 14k white gold. 2 round black tourmaline, Approximate 16.17cts 2 round molted...
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy EGL Certified 1.87 Carat Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
EGL certified Old European cut diamonds circa 1900 in new platinum basket earring settings. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy Workshop 1 Old European cut diamonds, J-K I appro...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 5.03 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond dangle earrings. 2 deep blue oval GIA certified sapphires with 2 oval GIA certified diamonds, set in platinum scroll gallery settings. Both sapphires are certifi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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
Vintage 2.25 Carat Bright Oval Emerald Yellow White Gold Diamond Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Simple 18k yellow and white gold basket earrings from the Peter Suchy Workshop set with two oval Emeralds and two round accent diamonds. 2 oval Emeralds approx. total weight 2.25ct...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 1.65 Carat Marquise Round Diamond Halo White Gold Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Dazzling antique style 1.65 carat marquise and round diamond halo earrings in 14k white gold. The halo is filled with top quality full cut diamonds held in place by small V sections ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.80 Carat Platinum Stud Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy old mine cut diamond stud earrings with two bright white sparkly estate diamonds in a filigree antique setting. 1 old mine cut K VS diamond, Approximate .82cts GIA Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
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 2.59 Carat Purple Sapphire Diamond Dangle Platinum Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire an diamond chandelier dangle earrings. 2 cushion cut purple pink square cut rectangle sapphires, set in platinum and accented with 70 round full cut diamonds totaling 1.00ct...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy .49 Carat Emerald Diamond Halo White Gold Stud Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald and diamond earrings. 2 round cut rich green emeralds set in three prong 18k white gold settings. Each emerald has a halo of round diamonds around them. Designed and crafted ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy .58 Carat Ruby Diamond Halo White Gold Stud Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Fine bright red ruby and diamond earrings. 2 bright red round rubies mounted in three prong 18k white gold settings with a halo of full c...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy EGL Certified 2.29 Carats Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic 4 prong diamond stud earrings. Perfectly matched 2 EGL certified F-G SI3 1.14cts & 1.15cts round brilliant cut diamonds set in platinum basket settings. Designed and crafted ...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 4.17 Carat Sapphire Diamond Halo White Gold Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Truly one of a kind pair of natural no heat GIA certified octagonal step cut sapphires and diamond earrings. Mounted with two octagonal square cut sapphires with a total weight of 4....
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy South Sea Cultured Pearl White Gold Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural color silvery white high lustre south sea 14.5mm cultured pearl earrings in 14k white gold. Few blemishes. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy Workshop 2 cultured white ...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy EGL 2.32 Carat Marquise Triple Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy triple marquise Diamond dangle drop earrings. Each earring features three graduated marquise cut diamonds mounted in platinum settings created in the Peter Suchy Workshop...
Diamond, 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 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 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 GIA Certified .92 Carat Orange Brown Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Adorn your ears with the exquisite beauty of these Peter Suchy GIA certified dangle earrings featuring .92 carat orange and brown heart shaped diamonds, each accented by a halo of ro...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 74.19 Carat Aquamarine White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Truly unique, custom made aquamarine dangle earrings. Each earring begins with an oval cabochon bezel set aquamarine which suspends a dangle tear drop, cabochone aquamarine. 2 oval ...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy .73 Carat Round Emerald Diamond White Gold Halo Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
These exquisite earrings boast a captivating allure, combining the vibrant allure of emeralds with the brilliance of diamonds set in lustrous white gold. The halo design envelops eac...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 1.50 Carat Diamond White Gold Target Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Suspended diamond circular target earrings. 88 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 1.50cts make up these 14k white gold radiant dangle earrings. Each dangle has a cluster of 7 roun...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 1.75 Carat Round Diamond White Gold Swirl Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular open swirl diamond dangle earrings. Oval shaped 14k white gold raised dome framed settings with 374 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 1.75cts. Each dangle has detaile...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy .73 Carat Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Tsavorite garnet and diamond dangle earrings. Two bright green marquise tsavorite garnet dangles set in simple four prong settings, accented with two white brilliant princess cut dia...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 5.00 Carat Round Diamond White Gold Hoop Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful Inside out diamond hoop earrings. These stunning 18k white gold hoops are set with 40 round brilliant cut diamonds, in side and out, with a total carat weight of 5.00. 1.5...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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 65.72 Carat Banded Agate Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy banded Agate dangle earrings set in 14k yellow gold setting. Natural stones. Handmade in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 2 pear shape cabochon Agate...
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 1.00 Carat Round Diamond White Gold Hinged Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond dangle earrings. 46 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 1.00cts, set in 14k white gold settings. Two flower designed dangles each with seven round cut diamonds with a half ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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 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 25.50 Carat Tourmaline Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Tourmaline dangle earrings. 2 marquise shaped red/pink tourmalines with 2 triangle shaped watermelon tourmaline dangles set in 14k yellow gold settings. Designed and crafted in the P...
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 22.50 Carat Topaz Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Two custom cut oval white 22.50 carat Topaz dangle earrings. 18 x 13mm each in custom white gold scroll settings, hung by a double 14k white gold cable chain from the Peter Suchy Wor...
Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy 3.89 Carat Black Diamond Halo Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy black diamond halo dangle earrings. Set with 2 black modified step cut heart shapes diamonds with a total weight of 3.89cts. Each stone is surrounded by a halo of round c...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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 EGL Certified 1.81 Carat Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Round brilliant cut stud earrings. 2 EGL certified diamonds in simple platinum baskets. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy works...
Diamond, Platinum
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 GIA EGL Certified 2.67 Carat Diamond White Gold Halo Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy set princess cut diamond halo earrings. Two square cut diamonds with 40 round brilliant cut diamond halo frames in 18k white gold. 1 square modified brilliant cut diamon...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 11.7 Carat Moonstone Quartz White Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Moonstone and quartz dangle earrings. 2 cabochon cats eye oval moonstone tops with 2 pear shaped quartz druzy agate dangles in 14k white gold, created in the Peter Suchy Workshop. ...
Agate, Moonstone, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy .40 Carat Diamond Platinum Dangle Star Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy petite double star design platinum dangle drop earrings. 20 round brilliant cut diamond, F-G VS approx. .40cts Platinum Stamped: PT950 2.2 grams Top to bottom: 16.9mm...
Diamond, Platinum
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 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 Amazonite Rhodochrosite Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Embrace elegance with the Peter Suchy amazonite rhodochrosite gold dangle earrings. These exquisite earrings are a harmonious blend of beauty and sophistication, crafted with precision and care. The tops are fine orange rhodochrosite crystal slices...
Amazonite, Crystal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold