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 .96 Carat Tsavorite Garnet Yellow Gold Arrow Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Green triangle shaped tsavorite ring. GIA certified tsavorite set in an 18k yellow gold arrow design. 1 triangular green tsavorite garnet VS, app...
Tsavorite, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 14.83 Carat GIA Cert Peridot Diamond Halo Gold Cocktail Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Large cushion Peridot and diamond cocktail ring. GIA certified cushion cut green with hints of yellow, oval center stone with a halo of 16 round diamonds in 18k yellow and white gol...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 3.79 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy GIA certified natural emerald and diamond dangle earrings in 18k yellow gold with round accent diamonds. 2 pierced drop green emeralds MI, approx. 3.79cts GIA Certifica...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 2.76 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Pink sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified cushion cut center sapphire in a platinum split shank setting. 54 round brilliant cut accent diamonds. Simply put, this is on...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.42 Carat Red Spinel Diamond Halo White Gold Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Spinel and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified untreated natural 2.42ct. center spinel with a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds in a 18k white gold setting with diamonds along the shank. Designed and created in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 1 round red spinel...
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 3.00 Carat Morganite Diamond Two-Tone Gold Cocktail Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Morganite and diamond cocktail ring. 3.00 pear shape morganite center stone in a 18k rose gold bezel with 34 round brilliant cut diamonds in split shank 18k white gold setting, desig...
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.16 Carat Orange Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA Certified rare and unique 1.16 carat orange yellow sapphire with a hint of peach color. Totally natural, no enhancements. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy workshop. 1 ova...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified Princess Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond engagement ring. 1 GIA certified princess cut center square diamond in a platinum setting with a halo of diamonds and accent diamonds along the shank. Designed and crafted in...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy 2.63 Carat Peridot Diamond Rose Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peridot and diamond engagement ring. 2.63 cushion cut green Peridot center stone, in an 18k rose gold setting with a halo of diamonds, accented with diamonds on each side of the shan...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified .94 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Custom made diamond solitaire engagement ring. GIA certified round brilliant cut diamond in a brushed platinum setting. Low set platinum basket, tapered prongs at he base for a more ...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Diamond White Gold Unisex Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Unisex 18k white gold engagement ring. GIA certified princess cut center stone in a band style ring. 1 princess cut diamond H SI, approx. 1.01ct GIA certificate # 2106281478 Size 8...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,184Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.62 Carat Cushion Yellow Diamond Halo 18k Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features a 0.62-carat square cushion shape natural yellow diamond bezel set. A halo of brilliant round diamonds encircles the Yellow diamond. Three thin rows of br...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,760Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Oval Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning engagement ring features a 1.20 Carat Oval shape diaomnd GIA certificate 6381721732. This perfectly shaped Oval is G in color and VVS1 in clarity. A row of brilliant ro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.08 Carat GIA Cert No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous platinum ring is centered with a vivid blue oval cut GIA certified no heat sapphire that weighs 3.08ct. The center stone is accentuated by sparkling baguette and prince...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$2,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 carat Diamond And Sapphire Ring. Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum L VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 5.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Elongated Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: L Center Diamond Clari...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.76 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This gemstone engagement ring is truly irresistible. Showing off a mesmerizing Paraiba tourmaline with an incredible Caribbean blue neon color and luster. Surrounding the milgrained, oval setting...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
$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
GIA cert 5.33 Carat Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Ruby ring. 5.33 carat GIA certified Ruby set with special cut white side diamonds weighing 0.66 carats. Set in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
$58,188Sale Price|40% Off
GIA Certified 6.65 Carat Oval Alexandrite Halo 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Paulina collection of exquisite masterpieces, this royalty ring is handcrafted in 18k white gold, featuring a one-of-a-kind GIA certified 6.65-carat Natural Alexa...
Alexandrite, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 1.05...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Carat Opal Cabochon Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Representing hope, innocence and purity in mystical circles, the opal has a strong spiritual history. This stunning three carat oval opal cabochon displays a spectrum of color from e...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
English Carved Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An unexpected rendition of a style popularized over 100 years ago: 18 karat yellow gold classic English carved band with a 2 carat tsavorite garnet center and old European- and rose ...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy Rose Gold Antique Inspired Men's Signet Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Inspired solid 14k rose gold signet ring. This is a replica of an 1880's Men's signet ring. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy workshop. Size 9 and sizable 14k rose go...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Peter Suchy 1.22 Carat Diamond Antique Inspired Gold Stud Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
1.22ct diamond stud earrings, set in 18k vintage 8 sided settings with engraved sides. Crafted in the Peter Suchy Workshop 2 round diamonds approx total weight: 1.22cts I, SI2 18k w...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 5.21 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy Platinum diamond and sapphire engagement ring. Octagonal step cut blue sapphire set with a rectangular step cut diamonds tiered down e...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy Asscher Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum Bullet Cut Side Diamond
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Asscher cut diamond complete with raised crown and small table. Art Deco step cut that created a repeating Deco pattern in the stone. The 7 sided bullet side stones are a pe...
Diamond, Platinum