Did you know that white is the traditional color of the Easter celebration? Although the pastel – and sometimes bold – colors of the various decorations may have led you to believe that there is no official hue, traditionalists hold with the white coloration as the only true decorative touch. At Peter Suchy Jewelers, we […]
Month: March 2015
Leaves and Flowers: Vintage Jewelry Themes that Celebrate Spring
Spring has finally sprung. Although in some parts of the country the snow is slow in disappearing, others are already seeing their first spring flowers. Leaves and flowers are traditional jewelry themes for spring as well. At Peter Suchy Jewelers, we have looked through our inventory for examples of these types of jewels. To say […]
Our Favorite Vintage Leaf-Shaped Jewelry for Earth Day
Each year, we celebrate our respect for Mother Earth. As a jeweler, I routinely marvel at the stunning natural beauty of gemstones that are part of our earth’s crust. Yet it goes further than this. There are times when highly skilled artisans succeed in recreating the look of nature with the metals and stones that […]
The Well-Dressed Man’s Guide to Wearing Vintage Jewelry
More and more men are now wearing jewelry. While the younger folks – in their teens – go for the friendship bracelets, heavier leather wrist wraps and ethnic jewelry hung from leather strings, the man at the boardroom level can no longer pull off this look (or only on the weekends). The well-dressed man who […]
How Much Jewelry is Too Much to Wear?
As a jeweler, it would be self-serving to say that there is no such thing as too much jewelry. Yet as a collector and someone with a carefully trained eye for beauty and quality, I must confess that there are indeed times when it is possible to exceed the tasteful limit. It Depends on the […]
Rare Vintage Rose Cut Diamond Jewelry You Have to See to Believe
Finding vintage rose-cut diamond jewelry is a big deal for a true jewelry aficionado. There is something about the old cut that has endeared it to those who appreciate the beauty of the gemstones. Just for you, we have scoured our inventory and found you some amazingly rare rose-cut diamond jewelry. Rose-cut Diamond Pendant on […]
Pink and Brown Vintage Diamond Jewelry for April Birthdays
With the diamond being the April birthstone, it only makes sense that when shopping you would like to make this gem the focal point of your present. However, what happens when you do not want to go for the colorless diamond that we all know and love? What happens if you would rather have something […]
Top of the Line Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
If money were no object, what kind of diamond ring would you present to your future bride? Peter Suchy has asked this question and the votes are in. We present you with five top of the line diamond engagement rings that you will be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. Marcus & Co. Three-Diamond Engagement Ring […]
All About Vintage Diamonds for April Birthdays
The diamond is the birthstone for April. It is a favorite gem in the jewelry trade. Precious, breathtakingly beautiful and ideal for a wide variety of settings, this stone has fascinated artisans for centuries. In recent decades, the diamond has gotten a bad reputation by becoming associated with a funding source for armed conflicts. The […]
WAG Magazine Meets Peter Suchy and Is Wowed!
WAG, a lifestyle magazine that promises us to be the hub “where class meets sass,” recently visited Peter Suchy Jewelers. Acknowledging the wide variety of jewelry and objets d’art that Suchy keeps under glass, WAG writers soon felt the draw that so many of our customers have felt when a special piece of vintage jewelry […]