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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3 Stone Ring with Garnet 10.37ct
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 Stone Ring with Garnet 10.37ct in 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Center Stone in Garnet 10.37ct Deep Burgundy Color Side stones are GIA Certified: -0.30ct D VVS2 GIA#3475369842 Cad...
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Stone Ring with Cushion Cut 4.55ct Red Garnet
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 Stone Ring with Cushion Cut 4.55ct Red Garnet Mounded in Platinum & 18k Rose Gold with Micro Pavè halo around each stone and 2 trapezoid side stones totaling 0.70ct Pavè totaling ...
Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
3 Stone Ring with 5.31ct Rubellite
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 Stone Ring with 5.31ct Rubellite In Platinum With GIA Certified Side Stones: 0.41ct D VVS2 GIA#6472497530 Cadillac shape diamond 0.40ct D VVS1 GIA#5476473354 Cadillac shape diamond...
Rubelite, Platinum
Pinky Ring with Cushion Cut Purple Sapphire
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Pinky Ring with Cushion Cut Purple Sapphire In 14k Yellow Gold with bezel set east west purple sapphire (unheated) totaling 0.94ct Size: 4
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three-Stone Ring with 3.09ct Lavender Spinel
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Three stone cocktail ring in Platinum with Diamond shank lotus Diamonds prongs Oval side stones Diamonds totaling 0.81ct F/G Color & VS/VVS clarity Pave (diamonds) totaling 0.76ct ...
Spinel, Platinum
Cocktail Ring with 5.00ct Rhodolite Garnet
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Ring in 14K Yellow Gold & White Gold with diamond pave shank and diamong basket with plain lotus prongs Total carat weight of pave: 0.31ct Center stone: 5.00ct Rhodolite Garnet
Garnet, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Purple Rhodolite Garnet Stone 3.59 cts in 18K Rose Gold Ring w Diamonds
By Jupiter Gem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the epitome of elegance with this exceptional piece featuring an unmatched 3.59 carats Rhodolite Garnet set in luxurious 18K rose gold. Adorned with a stunning diamond halo,...
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.1Ct Purple Garnet Estate Ring with Natural Diamond: Solid 14K Gold, Round 6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A natural purple garnet glows in a rich grape-purple at the centre of this solid 14K yellow gold estate ring. Untreated and beautifully saturated, this 1.1-carat round garnet makes a...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Amethyst Ring with Diamond Bezel
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents an emerald shape 0.99 Carats Amethyst ring with a White Diamond Bezel with a total weight of 0.35 Carats. This simple yet stunning ring is handmade from ...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rhodolite Garnet and 0.25 ct Diamond Ring in 750 Rose Gold, 1.67 ct, Italy
Located in Viena, Viena
what a cheerful color... here we have a very beautiful teardrop-shaped amaranth rhodolite (garnet) with 1.67 ct, violet, cut, brilliance and color distribution excellent, very high quality set by an Italian traditional goldsmith in Valenza, worked in 750 rose gold, combined with a large full cut brilliant-cut diamonds of approx. 0.25 ct, W (white)/ SI, approx. 3.84 grams in weight, approx. 21 x 10 x 6 mm, Rw 17 mm (can be changed), new production A timeless accessory for every occasion and style, such as the Rhodolite – the red treasure from Tanzania. Rhodolite belongs to the garnet family. This exceptional gemstone captivates with its color spectrum, ranging from deep red to lilac and rose. Stones of up to 40 carats can be found on the market. Rhodolite dazzles with a fireworks display of color facets within the stone, sparkling with maximum brilliance depending on the light. It is also considered a color-changing gemstone...
Diamond, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.78Ct Purple Garnet Ring with Tsavorite Garnet Accents in Solid 14K gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A natural purple garnet glows in a rich grape-purple at the centre of this solid 14K yellow gold ring, surrounded by fourteen vivid green tsavorite garnet accents in a nature-inspire...
Garnet, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.07 Ctw Amethyst Ring 925 Sterling Silver 18K Rose Gold Plated Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
♥ Welcome to Blue Star Gems Our Joyful and Meaningful Jewelry At Blue Star Gems, we are passionate about providing joyful and statement jewelry for everyday wear. Our collection feat...
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
