A long, rich history of jewelry making and a love of design shared by Max Bartashnik and his late father, Viktor, is at the heart of Midtown Manhattan-based firm M&V Vanguard Jewelry. Known for its exquisite custom-made diamond engagement rings, bands, pendant necklaces, bracelets and other accessories, M&V Vanguard continues a family legacy that began in Ukraine more than 50 years ago.
Following many years of training in design and jewelry making in his native Ukraine, Viktor established himself as a master craftsman of diamond jewelry. From an early age, Max displayed a keen interest in the art of jewelry design and apprenticed under his father until they moved to the United States.
After they arrived in New York City, Max continued to hone the skills he learned in his father’s workshop and secured a job with iconic American luxury house Tiffany & Co. He left a bit more than five years later, and his next move was to establish his own firm alongside his father, designing and creating jewelry from a booth on 47th Street in New York City’s Diamond District in 2002.
Later, Viktor and Max decided to grow their fledgling business. In 2015, M&V Vanguard Jewelry expanded — they opened a manufactory at Rockefeller Center. The duo enlisted the support of a team of jewelers and setters to design and produce modernist and Art Deco-inspired cocktail rings, three-stone rings, drop earrings and other pieces that feature colored diamonds, rubies and emeralds set in 18-karat gold and platinum.
When Viktor died in 2020, Max broadened operations at M&V so that the company’s areas of specialty now include design, manufacturing, retail, and importantly, the family-owned business has implemented an education program — a plan that Viktor and Max had put together when the company initially began to expand. Budding jewelers can now look to M&V for training in their field, just as Max learned the art of jewelry making from his father years ago.
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Certified 3 Stone Ring with 7.04ct Vivid Yellow Emerald Cut Sapphire
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Plain 3 stone Engagement ring in Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 7.04ct Vivid Yellow Octagonal/Step cut Sapphire Certificate: CDC2009878 (heated) Sri Lanka Sides stones: 0.51ct G VVS tap...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 3 Stone Ring with 3.34ct Fancy Yellow VVS2 Radiant Cut
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 stone ring in Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Center: 3.34ct Natural Fancy Yellow Even VVS2 Radiant Shape Diamond GIA#2225384189 Side stones: Two side stones: 0.93ct E color VVS clarity trapezoids Cathedral diamond...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 3 stone Ring with 6.01ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 stone ring in 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamonds on the shank, bridge and wrap under all 3 stones Center stone is 6.01ct Natural Fancy Yellow Even VVS1 GIA#3465640195 Radiant T...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 3-Stone Ring with 4.02ct Fancy Yellow VVS2 Radiant Cut
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 stone ring in Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Center stone: 4.02ct Natural Fancy Yellow Even VVS2 Radiant Shape Diamond GIA#2457008603 Two side stones: 0.50ct D VS1 Cadillac shape GIA#1413796012 0.40ct D VVS1 Cadillac shape GIA#7411796112 Cathedral diamond...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.00ct Radiant Fancy Yellow Three-Stone Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in handmade custom design setting featuring Platinum 950 & 22K Yellow Gold, diamonds on the shank and on a basket under each stone, a true piece of art Setting features exceptional pave work, delicate yet sturdy, includes approximately 0.25ct of small full brilliant cut diamonds. Side stones are Cadillac Shape diamonds complimenting the Radiant Cut Center Stone, a beautiful match. Side stone totaling 0.64ct F color and VS clarity Perfect find for an Engagement or if you just looking for a beautiful piece of jewelry that will compliment your collection! Center Stone is beautiful vibrant and evenly distributed color Center stone: 2.00ct Fancy Yellow Natural Even VVS1 GIA#7393314802 Designed and manufactured by M&V Vanguard Jewelry...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 3-Stone Ring with 3.04ct Fancy Light Yellow VS2 Radiant
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Engagement ring in 18K YG & PT950 Radian cut Diamond 3.04ct Natural Fancy Light Yellow Even VS2 Center Stone: Radiant Shape Diamond GIA# 7406066295 3.04ct Natural Fancy Light Yellow...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Contemporary 2.60ct Golden Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Seven Stone Ring
Located in London, England
A beautiful contemporary yellow sapphire and diamond seven-stone ring crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold.
The ring is centred with an stunning emerald-cut golden yell...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 1.92 carats, Yellow Sapphire 0.37 carat with Diamond 0.70 carat Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 8....
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
A golden sapphire and diamond ring
Located in London, GB
A golden sapphire and diamond ring, the central octagonal step-cut orange sapphire weighing 6.56 carats, four-claw set to a yellow gold-collet, each shoulder set with a baguette-cut ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Sapphire, White Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 4.49 carats, White Sapphire 1.98 carats and Diamond 0.88 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 9.56 gr...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.98 Carat Round Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Double Halo Ring The ring is 14K White Gold The Center Stone is a Round Yellow Sapphire 0.98 Carats The Sapphire is AGL Certified Heated There are 0.70 Carats in Diamonds F...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White...
18K Yellow Gold Platinum Radiant Yellow Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous handmade custom natural yellow sapphire and diamond ring in 18K yellow gold and platinum. The center is a fancy radiant cut yellow sapphire weighting aprox. 3.00 c...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
