Burke and Bannayan Jewelers established in 1985 in downtown Rochester, NY, by the late Thomas Burke and Vic Bannayan. The business started as a jewelry trade shop focusing on all types of jewelry repair and custom designs.

In 1994 Vic Bannayan moved the business to Greece, NY and opened a retail store in the Country Village Plaza. Vics son, John joined the business after completing the Graduate Gemologist Program at GIA in Carlsbad, CA. He is also trained in Cad-Cam designing.