Glamour Fashion has taken snapshots at the Spring ’14 Fashion Week. In addition to plenty of clutch purses and glasses, there was a stunning Balenciaga feather choker. At Peter Suchy Jewelers, we support your desire to use vintage jewelry in a way that makes your spring and summer wardrobe hot and relevant. Here are some […]
Month: March 2014
Vintage Crystal Quartz Jewelry Under $1,000
Trying to find good-quality crystal quartz jewelry under $1,000 is a bit like looking for a needle in a stack of needles. One of the most versatile and desirable gemstones currently in use for jewelry making, quartz crystals have the distinction of looking elegant, chic and still be excellently suited for daily wear at the […]
Our Favorite Vintage Manifestor Crystal Pendants and Necklaces
The manifestor crystal is a much sought-after gemstone. A fully formed crystal features a secondary crystal that is growing within it. The look is stunning, and the beautiful quartz formations have to be seen to be believed. At Peter Suchy Jewelers, we know that many of our customers prize their manifestor crystals. If you are […]
What Makes Vintage Crystal Quartz so Fascinating? Inclusions!
Crystal quartz is a favorite material in upscale jewelry making. Whether you are dealing with milky quartz, manifestor or clear crystal pieces, these minerals are real head turners. Yet do you ever wonder how these amazing pieces come to be? Uncovering the secrets behind quartz crystal formations – and their popular uses aside from the […]
With Spring 2014 Comes a New Vintage Jewelry Fashion Trend: Radiant Orchid!
Each and every year, the experts at Pantone® choose a color of the year. Last year in 2013, you may remember “Emerald Green” was all the range. In 2012, it was “Tangerine Tango.” For 2014, Pantonehave chosen “Radiant Orchid” as the color of choice from everything to clothing to home décor to jewelry! Here at […]
Make Vintage White Jewelry Part of Your Easter Finery
Did you know that the liturgical colors used by the Christian church recognize the white shade as being an important symbol of the Easter season? Easter Sunday in particular is a holy day that rejoices in the display of white banners and vestments as a symbol of triumph, glory, joy and purity. If you are […]
Vintage Red Jewels Bespeak Traditional Liturgical Colors for Palm Sunday and Good Friday
Christian liturgy is a fascinating field of study. Liturgical colors in particular carry great symbolism and for centuries have set the tone for services and vigils in the Catholic Church. Although many modern worshippers do not necessarily know the deeper meanings behind the colors of choir dresses and hanging banners, a good many jewelry collectors […]
Bring Vintage Bird Themed Jewelry Home for Spring!
Spring is the season when birds return to their nesting places. Nothing defines the sounds of the season more succinctly than the song of the birds that have returned from migration. When you are ready to add some spring to your jewelry ensemble, only vintage bird themed pieces will do. Peter Suchy Jewelers have put […]
Vintage Christian Jewelry Does Not Have to Cost a Fortune
Forbesreports that a respected auction house is selling authentic diamond jewelry that once belonged to Pope Paul VI. Born Giovanni Battista Montini, the cleric served as Pope VI from 1963 to 1978. One of his notable accomplishments is the scaling down of papal dress codes, which led to a more modest display of clerical garb. […]
Our Favorite Vintage Flower Pendants Just in Time for Spring!
Flowers and spring go hand in hand. As the seasons change, we frequently see customers buying new flower-themed vintage jewelry to augment the pieces they have previously collected. When you are in search for just the right flower pendant, Peter Suchy Jewelers can help. Flower Pendant Featuring Pink Gold and Red Coral Artisans chose […]