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You know diamonds for their amazing sparkle and solid surface. Yet you will come to adore druzy for its amazing properties. You see, unlike diamonds, druzy is not just one gemstone. Rather, it is a surface covering of tiny crystals that have attached themselves over quartz for countless centuries. In some cases, a particular gemstone […]
Month: July 2014
Unique Vintage Jewelry for the Eclectic Collector
At Peter Suchy Jewelers, we do not use the term “unique” very frequently. In fact, we usually try to stay away from it. After all, with the passage of time, many pieces that you find here are unique simply because other pieces manufactured by the same artisan have been lost, which renders our copies the […]
Put Some Natural Vintage Amethyst Beauty into Your Jewelry Box
There used to be a time, before the discovery of the Brazilian mines, when a natural amethyst was hard to come by. Add to this the natural purple color of the stones, and it is clear why royalty was in love with this gemstone above all others. Plenty of crown jewels feature amethysts that were […]
Send Your College Freshman Off in Style with a Vintage Bracelet
She no longer needs you to go back-to-school shopping for her, but she still loves to receive gifts. If your college freshman is headed off to school this fall, give her a present that reminds her of home. Celebrate her scholastic achievements! Jewelry is a wonderful type of present for this occasion. It underscores the […]
Our Favorite 3D Vintage Jewelry
There is something special about three-dimensional jewelry. The 3D effect not only heightens the visual aesthetics of a piece, but quite frequently it also elevates it into the focal point position of an entire ensemble. With so many relatively flat pieces on the market, finding one that quite literally stands out is always fun. Peter […]
Our Favorite Designer Vintage Necklaces
In our search for vintage jewels, we occasionally run across some amazing estate pieces. Cases in point are designer necklaces that are gorgeous and do justice to the name of the trend setter who crafted them. When you are ready to add a necklace from a premier jewelry house to your collection, Peter Suchy Jewelers […]
Top 5 Vintage Art Deco Rings Under $1,000
The Art Deco period is marked by its prolific design of jewelry with bold geometric patterns and highly intricate artisanship. Frequently imitated, Peter Suchy Jewelers always take great care when examining a new find that seems to be an Art Deco piece. Since our collectors love these pieces, we have put together our five favorite […]
How to Start Your Vintage Jewelry Collection
If you have spent any time at all browsing through our sizable inventory of vintage jewels, you have probably formed quite a wish list. Have you ever wondered how you should start your vintage jewelry collection? Are there tips and tricks of the seasoned collectors that would be handy to know? For most collectors, it […]
Antique Art Deco Rings for Your Collection
While the Art Deco was a style era that fell between the 1920s and 1930s, antique pieces are considered to fall into the earlier period. Just like their standard Art Deco cousins, these jewels have geometric shapes and bold lines. In addition, the jewels have just a bit more flair, which is usually because of […]
Our Favorite Jewels Featuring Vintage Rose-Cut Gemstones
The rose cut dates back to the 15th and 16thcenturies. During its heyday, this gemstone cut was much sought after for its flat bottom and its triangular facets. In some cases, the rose cut became a necessity for the jeweler who did not want to waste small slivers of valuable gems but could not cut […]