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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GIA Certified Ring with 2.01ct Fancy Yellow VS1 Heart Shape
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Ring with 2.01ct Fancy Yellow VS1 Heart Shape Mounted 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum ring with Fancy Yellow pave halo, platform, and diamonds on the band; Size: 6 Cente...
Yellow Diamond, 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 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 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 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
GIA Certified, 0.73ct Fancy Intense Yellow Heart Shape Diamond Ring in 18KT gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elevate your style and elegance with our 0.73ct Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Solitaire Ring in lustrous 18KT gold, a true masterpiece of jewelry that radiates luxury and sophisticati...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Natural 3.32 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Heart Cut Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 3.32 carat Fancy Intense Yellow natural diamond engagement ring with a round cut white diamond halo. Set in 18 karat solid white and yellow gold. The center stone is a ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.01 Carats Heart Shape Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 1.01 carats heart shape diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Vivid Yellow color and VS2 clarity, set on a five prong setting made of 1...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Twin-Stone Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring
Located in Weston, MA
A 0.67 fancy intense yellow pear modified brilliant-cut diamond and a 0.62 carat pear brilliant-cut diamond with round accent diamonds, mounted in 18k yellow gold and platinum Size...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.05ct Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow SI2 GIA Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A captivating expression of color and brilliance, this elegant three-stone engagement ring centers on a GIA-certified 2.05-carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow diamond with SI2 clarity. Th...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
5.39 Ctw. Light Yellow and Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum
Located in San Francisco, CA
Light Yellow Diamonds and Fancy shape Diamonds Three Row Ring in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. This ring has three Light Fancy Yellow Cushion diamonds weighed 3.19 carat and eighteen...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
