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Do not enter the Lenten season on your own! If you missed the opportunity to propose marriage on Valentine’s Day, take her by surprise this Mardi Gras. Peter Suchy Jewelers have compiled a collection of gorgeous engagement rings that feature a green center stone in keeping with he Mardi Gras season’s color scheme. It is […]
Month: February 2014
Proposing During Mardi Gras? Vintage Yellow Sapphires Shine!
The official Mardi Gras colors are purple, green and gold. When you are choosing the onset of the Lenten season to make your marriage proposal, why not pick something other than diamonds? Yellow sapphires tie in beautifully to the Mardi Gras festivals and festivities that you may be attending. In addition, vintage rings with these […]
Do You Own Superstitious Vintage Jewelry?
Believe it or not, there are superstitions surrounding many types of gemstones. Just as vintage and heirloom jewelry is passed from one generation to another, some gems have quite the history behind them. Superstitions like not wearing an opal unless it’s your birthstone, for example. Here at Peter Suchy Jewelers, we love vintage gems and […]
Who Needs Mardi Gras Doubloons When You Have Vintage Coin-Style Jewelry?
Doubloons are a mainstay of Mardi Gras revels. Partiers throw them from the floats or catch them with cups and their hands. At Peter Suchy Jewelers, we understand the fascination with the coin shape, feel and look. Older coins remind of times gone by. Coin-shaped or coin-style pieces are comfortable to wear and nice to […]
Vintage Purple Earrings: Complete Your Mardi Gras Party Ensemble!
Purple is one of the traditional Mardi Gras colors. It is interesting to note that it was chosen in 1872 to honor Russia’s Grand Duke Romanoff whose standards carried this paint hue. Fast forward to today, and the color has remained among those worn during Mardi Gras. If you are planning to attend a few […]
Proposing on Mardi Gras? Give Her a Vintage Purple Sapphire Ring!
Ushering in the Lenten season, Mardi Gras is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy parties with friends. If you have been thinking of proposing marriage but did not want to do it on Valentine’s Day, why not pick Mardi Gras for this special occasion? Peter Suchy Jewelers have an attractive collection of purple sapphires – the […]
Vintage Bead Necklaces: Get an Early Start on Mardi Gras!
You do not have to live in Pensacola, Florida, or St. Louis, Missouri, to appreciate the Mardi Gras tradition of wearing beads. Yet why wait until someone throws some cheap bead necklace your way? Peter Suchy Jewelers have compiled a great collection of must-have beads that are stunningly beautiful alternatives to your pearl strands. Gold […]
Taking Our Fascination with Vintage Aquamarines to the Next Level
Previously, Peter Suchy Jewelers investigated whywe’re so fascinated with aquamarines. This little trip through history netted us the knowledge that the beryl with its greenish blue tint was once associated with mermaids, antidotes to Middle Ages’ panoply of poisons and a surefire way for fortunetellers to gaze into the hidden realm. Yet did you know […]
Some of the Most Stunning (and Expensive Gems) Ever!
Vintage jewelry has the potential of coming with a sizable price tag – for the right pieces. Yet even the most expensive vintage gems in our inventory pale when placed next to some of the world’s most famous and expensive pieces. Do you know what they are? Hope Diamond Currently on display at the Smithsonian […]
Do You Have a Love for Art Deco and Vintage Necklaces?
At Peter Suchy Jewelers, many of our clients ask to see our Art Deco and vintage necklaces—and we’re pleased to have quite the variety of pieces to choose from. From diamonds to sapphires to turquoise to that one-of-a-kind rare necklace, below are just some of our favorites! Art Deco 1920s English Aqua Onyx Necklace […]