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 2.05 Carat Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy 2.05 carat GIA certified round Ideal brilliant cut diamond pendant necklace in platinum. 16 inches long. 1 round brilliant cut diamond L SI, approx. 2.05ct GIA Certific...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy EGL Certified 1.36 Carat Diamond Platinum Dangle Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Custom made diamond dangle pendant necklace. 2 old mine cut diamonds that are bezel set in platinum one on top of the other connected by links with a 20 Inch platinum link chain with...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy 2.10 Carat Blue Tourmaline Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Blue green elongated tourmaline diamond pendant. Pear shaped tourmaline set in 14k white gold, accented with 1 round brilliant cut diamond, 16 inch necklace. Designed and crafted in ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 5.00 Carat Morganite Diamond Rose Gold Halo Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy pear shaped Morganite pendant necklace. 5cts Pear morganite with a diamond halo in a 14k rose gold setting. 18 inch chain. 1 pear pink Morganite, approx. total weight 5...
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Peter Suchy 2.44 Carat Light Brown Diamond by the Yard Gold Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
14k rose gold Diamond by the Yard style necklace made with natural slightly pinkish brown estate diamonds in a classic dangle drop pendant design....
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
8.40 Carat Morganite Halo Diamond 14K Rose Gold Pendant
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 6.28 Carat Morganite Diamond Rose Gold Pendant to match all your Rose Gold jewelry! There is a Pear Cut Morganite that weighs 7.70 Carats and is surrounded by 36 Round Cut ...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 10 Carat Amethyst Diamond Spider Insect Pendant Necklace Vintage Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Amethyst Diamond Spider Pendant! The vintage modernist spider is set with a 10 Carat oval cabochon Amethyst of great beauty. The Amethyst is a stunning purple g...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Diamond White Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This elegant pendant features lustrous natural Yellow diamonds at the centre of the design, surrounded by halos of scintillating white diamonds. The rich colour of these diamonds is ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Diamond White Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This unique floral pendant features striking natural Yellow diamonds at its centre, surrounded by a bold pattern sparkling white diamonds. The perfect piece to take you from day to n...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA 12.43 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous platinum pendant necklace is centered with a lovely GIA certified cushion cut Ceylon sapphire that weighs 12.43ct. The sapphire is accentuated by sparkling round cut di...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Yellow Diamond White Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This unique floral pendant features spectacular natural White and Yellow diamonds at its centre, surrounded by a bold pattern dazzling white diamonds. The perfect piece to take you f...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond Bar Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace, Dainty, NK6114Y44JJ
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous 14k yellow gold bar pendant is stationed with five brilliant diamonds and is sure to put a smile on anyone's face! The diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
W 4 in D 6.2 in L 6.7 in
14k Yellow Gold 2.44 Carat Abstract Cut Ruby Pendant Necklace 20"
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a great design! The stone has a tapered wedge type cut to it making it very unusual. A very abstract cut if you will. It is 6.7 x 6.2 x 4 mm and is 2.44 carats. The penda...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.56 in L 1.34 in
Natural Argyle Pink Diamond White Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These elegant pendant features superb quality Round shape White Diamonds, with halos of Argyle Pink Diamonds, set amongst floral motif elegant scintillating Marquise shape and brilli...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1.17 Carat Natural Fancy Brown Diamond and White Diamond Classic Necklace
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A beautiful 1.17 carat Cognac color natural brown diamond is surrounded by 1.00 carat of white brilliant diamond. The details of the diamond are as follows: Color: F Clarity: VS
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,109Sale Price / item|25% Off
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross 2.05 Carat
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold diamond cross, containing 119 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing 2.05ct.s paved in a beautiful look with an 18 inch diamonds by the yard bezel set n...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Turn heads with this spectacular blue sapphire and diamond drop pendant necklace in platinum. Perfect as a bridal piece or for that special occasion. The floral pendant centerpiece i...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy 1.12 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Blue round 1.12cts. sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified center stone, natural sapphire simple heat only with a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds. Created in the P...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 1.09 Carat Diamond White Gold Dangle Drop Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond dangle drop necklace. 4 oval and 3 round bezel set diamonds in a 14k white gold drop cable chain. Designed and crafted in the Pete...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy 12.00 Carat Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural pear-shaped Aqua and diamond pendant necklace. 12.00 carat greenish/blue natural aqua with one round brilliant cut accent diamond. Made in the Peter Suchy Workshop. One pe...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold