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 15.92 Carat Mogul style Carved Emerald Gold Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald yellow gold ring. GIA certified natural emerald in a custom brushed dull finish 18k yellow gold ring from the Peter Suchy Workshop designed to show off the emerald 1 square ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy .70 Carat Pear Moonstone Diamond Halo White Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Pear shape diamond halo ring. .70cts Pear shaped bluish/white faceted cabochon moonstone center stone, set in a 14k white gold setting with a halo of round cut diamonds which are enr...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 21.58 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy oval emerald and diamond cocktail ring. The center is set with a 21.58 carat oval cabochon emerald, accented with 6 round diamonds on each side of the 18k yellow gold se...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.58 Carat Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning Cocktail Ring features a beautiful 1.58 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald with a Diamond Halo, on a Half Diamond Shank. The Emerald is flanked by a Half Moon Diamond on both si...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald, Diamond and White Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
In an Art Deco design, a white enamel and sterling silver ring with an emerald-cut center stone emerald with brilliant-cut diamonds. Weight of diamonds is .81 carats, emerald is 1....
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Classic Halo Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This contemporary style engagement ring features impressive quality in an accommodating price range. The timeless pear shaped diamond has a highly sought after near colorless complex...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.58 Carat Pear Cut Morganite Halo Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.58 Carat Pear Cut Morganite Halo Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring A gorgeous ring that can easily be transformed into an engagement ring for...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.70 Carat Tsavorite Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has an Oval Cut Tsavorite which weighs 0.99 carats and is surrounded by a double halo of 81 Round Cut Diamonds that weighs 0.71 carats. The total carat weight of the ring i...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1 Carat Diamonds Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1 Carat Diamonds Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Gold. The ring is very impressive with a designer with PAT # and stamped 14k. Very quality quality di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
9.00 Carat Cabochon Cut Blue Sapphire Emerald Ring 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
This dazzling 18K yellow gold sapphire emerald ring is centered with a cabochon cut blue Burmese Sapphire, that weighs 7.75 carats. Accenting thi...
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Emerald Shape 0.58-Carat GIA Certified Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18K ring features fourteen (14) Brilliant round diamonds Micro-Prong set on top of a 2.5 MM wide band. In the center of the ring is set one natural diamond GIA Certificate numbe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
18K White & Yellow Gold GIA Certified 6.82 Carat Green Emerald Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k white and yellow gold ring features a 6.82 Carat Emerald cut Natural Green emerald from Zambia. It is encircled by a halo of brilliant round diamonds on a 3.5 mm wide split ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Pearl Emerald Cocktail Ring, 1960s
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K gold 1960s Cocktail ring. Very Mad Men! Center Pearl flanked with accent emerald stones. The ring sits up high (.50in) 4 ring open band with a flower motif setting. Ring is a siz...
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carat Cabochon Cut Jade and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1990s 12.95 carat jade and 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage cabochon cut gemstone ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The substantial ring shank displays a 12.95Ct bezel set cabochon cut jade. The bezel setting has a subtle stepped design that surrounds the stone. The elevated and plain ring shoulders integrate with the domed setting and blend seamlessly with the plain ring shank. The ring is hallmarked to the underside of the shoulder with the 18k gold fineness marks (750 18K) and maker's mark 'P'. This impressive vintage jade ring in yellow gold...
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Solid Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, Statement Emerald Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 5.32 carats and diamonds of 1.51 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Emerald ...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 8.25 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy 8.25 carat round yellow green sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. Old European cut center sapphire is GIA certifi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Peter Suchy 1.30 Carat Round Pave Diamond Dome "X" Gold Band Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond dome ring with double “X” design. 21 round cut pavé set bright white diamonds set in a 14k yellow and white gold setting. This fun piece was created in the Peter Suchy Works...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold