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 2.25 Carat Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Aqua and diamond pendant. Untreated 2.00 carat oval aquamarine with a round brilliant cut accent diamond set in a four prong 14 white gold setting. 19 inch 14k white gold chain. Desi...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 3.82 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified 3.82 carat oval sapphire, natural with simple heat only. Fine blue with som...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 1.94 Carat Green Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Green pear shape tourmaline and round diamond pendant necklace in 18k yellow gold. Made in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 1 pear shape green tourmaline VS, approx. 1.94cts 1 round brill...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k 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 AGL Certified 13.62 Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Opal and diamond pendant necklace. AGL certified natural 13.62cts. with a halo ofr white and green round diamonds. Opal has a broad flash pattern of yellow, green and blue. Natural and no enhancements. 20 inch yellow gold chain...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 3.29 Carat Pink Tourmaline Rose Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright pink tourmaline pendant necklace. 3.29 carat heart shaped tourmaline bezel set pendant in 18k rose gold. 17 inch 18k rose gold ...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Peter Suchy 1.05 Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. Art Deco style pendant with round blue sapphires and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 14k white gold. 18 inch white gold chain. Designed and...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy .88 Carat Sapphire Diamond White Gold Halo Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond 18k white gold pendant necklace. 2 oval sapphires with halos of round cut diamonds. A single cut single cut diamond separa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 1.09 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. 1.09 Carat natural sapphire from a 1900's estate, AGL certified simple heat only set in 14k white gold with a baguette accent diamond. 16 inch ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified .60 Carat Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Marquise diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified marquise diamond set in a classic four prong 14k white gold basket setting. 16 inch ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy .28 Carat Diamond White Gold Halo Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond pendant necklace. .21ct center diamond with a halo of 21 round brilliant cut diamonds, in a 14k white gold setting. 16 inch 14k white gold rope chain. Designed and crafted in...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 2.68 Carat Pink Morganite Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Pear shape 2.68 carat morganite surrounded by a halo of full cut diamonds, in a rose gold pendant necklace setting from the Peter Suchy Workshop. 16 inch 14k rose gold box chain 1 p...
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose 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 GIA Certified .93 Carat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified circular brilliant Old European cut diamond with lots of sparkle in a 18k yellow gold basket setting. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 1.44 Carat Oval Alexandrite Diamond Gold Necklace Pendant
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Green oval Alexandrite and diamond pendant necklace. Certified by the GIA as natural, no heat, oval shape, this 1.44ct Alexandrite is set in a 18k white gold setting with halo of rou...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Pear shape diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified 1.00 carat pear shaped diamond set in a 14k white gold basket setting. 14k white gold 15.75 inch chain. Designed and crafted in the...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 3.74 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Purple natural untreated sapphire diamond pendant necklace. Pear shaped purple sapphire with a halo of 24 round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gold. 15.75 inch chain. Desig...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 3.50 Carat Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval faceted reddish, green, orange opal and diamond pendant. 3.50ct Oval opal with a halo of 22 round brilliant cut diamonds. 18k yellow gold setting and 18 inch chain. The pendant...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy .72 Carats 14k Gold Crescent Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond pendant necklace. 11 graduated diamonds in a curved 14k yellow and white gold bar with a 19-20 Inch chain. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy workshop 11 round brillian...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 1.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Odd shaped oval and cushion old mine cut diamond set into a classic dangle pendant in handmade platinum bezel from the Peter Suchy workshop. 1 old mine cut diamond I-J VS, approx. ...
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 17.9 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Green cylinder tourmaline and trilliant cut accent diamond. 14k yellow gold pendant necklace, made in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 1 cylinder green VS tourmaline, Approximate 17.9cts 1 trilliant cut J SI2 diamond, Approximate .32cts 14k yellow gold Stamped: 14k 13.3 grams Top to Bottom: 42.87mm or 1 5/8 Inches Width: 1.2mm or 3/8 Inch Depth or Thickness: 8.1mm Chain: 16 Inches 1.5mm square snake...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k 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 16.12 Blue Topaz Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Custom fantasy topaz and diamond pendant necklace. 16.12ct Kite shaped bright blue topaz with a square step cut diamond. 18 inch chain. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy Worksh...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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 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 3.93 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright pastel pink natural tourmaline diamond pendant necklace. 3.93ct pear shaped tourmaline with a round cut diamond in a 14k yellow gold setting with a 16 inch 14k yellow gold box necklace. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy Workshop 1 pear shape pink tourmaline...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy .54 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. .54 carat oval Ceylon sapphire set in 14k white gold with a halo of full cut diamonds enhanced with 5 full ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.40 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural emerald cut emerald and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified 2.40ct octagonal step cut green emerald mounted into a 14k yellow gold setting with a round brilliant cut acce...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 2.71 Carat Morgnite Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Morganite fine pink oval diamond halo pendant necklace. 2.71 oval morganite with halo of 28 round brilliant cut diamonds. 16 inches. Designe...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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 GIA Certified .99 Carat Black Diamond Platinum Halo Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond shape natural black diamond halo pendant. GIA certified as natural black fancy color with even color distribution. The pendant was designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy workshop 1 natural fancy black...
Black Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
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
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 3.00 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
3.00 carat diamond pendant necklace with great brilliance. GIA certified L color is a faint brown color with VS2 clarity. The diamond is from a 1940's estate . The pendant was designed to show off that natural beauty of the stone by the Peter Suchy Workshop. Can be worn at 16 or 18 inch length. 1 round brilliant cut faint brown diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy EGL Certified .76 Carat Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond pendant necklace. Old European cut diamond set in a 14k white gold basket pendant setting. 14k white gold 16 inch chain. Designed and cra...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 8.00 Carat Cabochon Tanzanite Diamond Halo Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Vivid blue earth mined tanzanite and diamond pendant necklace. 8.00 carat oval cabochon center stone with blue and purple overtones surrounded a brilliant cut diamond halo. 18 inch 1...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 4.20 Carat Tanzanite Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Tanzanite and diamond pendant necklace. Triangular purple/blue 4.20ct tanzanite with 1 round brilliant cut bezel set diamond, in 14k white gold. 18 inc...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.81 Carat Heart Emerald Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald heart and diamond necklace pendant. GIA Certified 1.81 carat natural heart shaped emerald set in 18k yellow gold setting with a halo...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.45 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. Natural untreated GIA certified 1.45 carat oval blue sapphire in an 18k white gold pendant with 12 round brilliant cut clustered diamonds on th...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k 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
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 3.51 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Dark and rich blue sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. 3.51 oval sapphire set in a classic 4 prong 14k white gold setting, accented with a .13cts round brilliant cut diamond. 18 I...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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 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 .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 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