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 1.35 Carat Light Brown Diamond Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
This elegant engagement ring by the Peter Suchy Workshop features a striking, GIA certified 1.35 carat light brown bezel set cushion cut diamond set in a classic solitaire design. th...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Yellow Pear Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy pear shaped diamond engagement ring. GIA certified light soft yellow center stone in a 18k yellow gold setting with 20 round micro pave accent diamonds. Created in the Pe...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified Round 2.01 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
This exquisite Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring is a timeless expression of elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Showcasing a stunning round br...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy .94 Carat Cushion Spinel Yellow Gold Bezel Set Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
.94ct red spinel cushion shape gold solitaire engagement ring. The setting is 14k yellow gold and has a soft brush finish while the spinel is bezel set. This piece is simple, elegant...
Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.09 Carat Diamond Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy diamond solitaire engagement ring. 14k yellow and white gold ring set with a GIA certified 1.09 carat bright diamond. the diamond is from a 1940's estate ring. 1 round ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 3.37 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy 3.37 Carat Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring. GIA certified center stone, set in a platinum setting with 20 round diamonds along the shank. Extra sparkly circular brillia...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Diamond Platinum Bi-Pass Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Marquise cut diamond engagement ring. GIA certified 1.01 center diamond in a solitaire bi-pass style platinum setting with 36 round brilliant cut accent diamonds along the shank. Cr...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.08 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy simple bypass style 18k rose gold diamond engagement ring. GIA certified 1.08 princess cut light yellow center stone...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Peter Suchy 1.23 Carat Tourmaline Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Tourmaline and diamond Art Deco inspired engagement ring. 1.23 carat bluish green round center tourmaline in an 18k white gold setti...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.04 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
A timeless symbol of elegance and commitment, this exquisite engagement ring by Peter Suchy features a GIA certified 1.04 carat rectangular cut diamond of exceptional brilliance. Exp...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified .83 Carat Pink Sapphire Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Pink sapphire engagement sapphire. GIA certified octagonal natural pink bezel set sapphire center stone in a 14k yellow gold solitaire setting. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy Workshop for the person looking for uniquely different engagement ring...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.08 Carat Sapphire Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique steel blue custom cut natural no heat square ceylon sapphire engagement ring. GIA certified 1.08 square cut center sapphire in a soft finish simple bezel solitaire setting. D...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 2.12 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Modern Triangle Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique triangle step cut diamond engagement ring. At the center of this spectacular ring is a triangular step cut 2.12ct diamond mount...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified .98 Carat Light Yellow Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy antique inspired filigree and hand engraved diamond engagement ring. .98ct round light yellow diamond set in a 14k rose gold setting. A...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.83ct Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
An elegant engagement ring by Peter Suchy, featuring a GIA certified Asscher cut 1.83 carat diamond displaying exceptional brilliance and presence. The center stone is expertly set ...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA 1.51 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond solitaire engagement ring. GIA certified round brilliant cut 1.51 carat center diamond, set in a yellow gold four prong solitaire setting. Designed and crafted in the Peter S...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certifed cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant cut diamond engagement ring in a 14k rose gold solitaire setting, crafted in the Peter Suchy Workshop. Alternative design to ...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.27 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
This elegant Peter Suchy Workshop engagement ring features a GIA certified 1.27 carat bezel set pear shaped diamond, beautifully set in luxurious platinum. Both shoulders are adorned...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.46 Carat Diamond Platinum Halo Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Original rose cut 1.46ct diamond halo engagement ring. The center stone is GIA certified with a warm soft light-yellow tint, surrounded by a halo of round diamonds in a platinum sett...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy EGL Certified 1.05 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Solitaire style diamond engagement ring. Set with a 1.05ct round center stone in a 14k rose gold split shank mounting. This four prong ring is etched beautifully with precision detai...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified .77 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy bezel set diamond engagement ring. GIA certified rose cut center stone in a 14k white gold setting with 30 round brillian...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 1.14ct GIA Certified Rose Cut Diamond Insert Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning symbol of love and refinement, this Peter Suchy engagement ring is crafted in romantic 14k rose gold and features a GIA certified 1.14 carat rose cut diamond at its center...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.17 Carat Oval Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy oval halo diamond engagement ring. GIA certified oval center stone set in platinum with a halo of round diamonds. Crafted in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 1 oval cut diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.05 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond solitaire old European cut round brilliant diamond engagement ring. The center round stone is GIA certified set in a simple platinum setting created by the Peter Suchy Worksh...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.54 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
A modern twist on the classic solitaire. This 1.54 carat round diamond platinum solitaire is a newly crafted design in the Peter Suchy line that has evolved from various customer req...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.09 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified 1.09 carat round brilliant cut diamond solitaire engagement ring, set in a classic platinum setting from the Peter Suchy Workshop. 1 round brilliant cut diamond, H SI...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified .51 Carat Diamond Halo Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Indulge in the romantic allure of the Peter Suchy GIA certified .51ct diamond halo rose gold engagement ring. This exquisite piece is a true celebration of timeless elegance, where t...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.60 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Ideal round brilliant cut diamond engagement ring. GIA certified round center diamond in a platinum setting with 44 round accent diamonds. Created in the Peter Suchy Workshop 1 rou...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified .91 Carat Diamond Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond engagement ring. GIA certified .81 carat transitional cut diamond center stone, set in a 4 prong 14k white gold solitaire setting. The diamond is circa 1940's and has extra brilliance because of the 1940's cutting. Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy workshop. 1 round brilliant cut diamond, I SI2...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified .62ct round pink sapphire set in platinum with 18 full cut diamonds along each side of the setting. 1 GIA certified round fine pink genuine Sapphire simple...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy EGL Certified 1.19 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy diamond platinum engagement ring. EGL certified 1.19ct center stone in a platinum solitaire setting with 20 round brilliant cut bead set diamonds along the shoulders. Des...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.12 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified natural faint brown color, Ideal brilliant cut diamond engagement ring. GIA certified center stone, set in a simple classic 14k rose gold solitaire engagement setting. Created in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 1 round brilliant cut faint brown diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.11 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy round brilliant cut diamond ring. GIA certified center stone with a halo of round diamonds in a platinum solitaire setting. Specially set low to the hand for comfort with...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy 1.02 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy round brilliant cut diamond engagement ring. GIA certified center stone with a halo of 50 round brilliant cut diamonds in a 14k rose gold setting. 1 round brilliant cu...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold