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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Cocktail Ring with Double Halo with 6.75ct Morganite
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Cocktail Ring in 14K Rose Gold; Featuring Double halo around 6.75ct Morganite Diamond cathedral shank & diamond stems totaling 1.55ct of white full brilliant cut diamonds Size: 7 (s...
Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 5.02ct Fancy Light Brownish Heart Shape Diamond Engagement
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Engagement ring in 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum With white diamonds pave, double halo & split shank Center stone: 5.02ct Natural Fancy Light Brownish Yellow VS1 Heart Shape Diamond GI...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond Overlap Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Diamond Cocktail Ring, Timeless Piece! Delivers exceptional high end luxurious look Featuring 4 rows of pave diamonds that overlapping each other, truly unique design, set with 88 brilliant-cut diamonds E-F color, VVS clarity totaling 1.56 carat. Ring details: Size: 6.25 ( fits like 5,75 ) Width (at thickest point): 7.65mm Width (at thinnest point): 6.26mm Each band with , from the top to the bottom: 1.9mm * 2.1mm * 2.0mm * 2.3mm Weight: 9.11gr Designed and Manufactured by M&V Vanguard Jewelry...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Ring with 2.07 Carat Fancy Brown Orange VS2 Cushion Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare and one of a kind, a fancy color diamond is truly the most luxurious and exotic stone in diamond family. A great find for a collector or if you can`t resist fancy diamonds! Brilliant, bright and evenly distributed Extremely Vibrant Color - 2.07ct Fancy Brown Orange...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Cocktail Ring with Pink Morganite
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Cocktail Ring with Pink Morganite Made in 14K rose gold ring with plunge halo and pear shape side stones with split claw prong, diamond shank Center Stone: 24.81CT Morganite Side S...
Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Band in 18K Rose Gold
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND BAND 18K ROSE GOLD Total Carat Weight: 3.02ct F/G color VS clarity Size: 7.25
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Two-Tone 10K Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Enjoy this diamond bypass cocktail ring that glistens with a central square cluster of princess cut diamonds. A bypass halo of round diamonds and rows of diamonds along the band add ...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 10k Gold
18k Rose Gold 0.82ctw Round Diamond Pavé Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Rose Gold 0.82ctw Round Diamond Pavé Cocktail Ring Material: 18k Rose Gold Style: 18k Rose Gold Round Diamond Pavé Open-Work Cocktail Ring. Diamond Details: Approximately 0.82ct...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Toi Et Moi Marquise Natural Diamond Bypass Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. Adorn yourself in the timeless brilliance of 14k solid gold and natural diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary pink diamond 18K white and rose gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant contemporary ring is centered by a natural Fancy Light Pink oval cut diamond weighing 0.38 carat. Its soft blush color and graceful elongated silhouette create a refined...
Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Morris & David 0.60 Carat Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring G SI 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.60 Carat Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring G SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.60CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold, Pave style, 5.7...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Diamond Ring with Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Embrace the captivating blush of a sunrise captured in this enchanting ring. At its heart, a dazzling 0.73 carat oval diamond shimmers with the delicate glow of the first rays of sun...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
