Bhavik Oswal is a young jewellery designer and product developer who focuses on connecting creative ideas with practical manufacturing skills. Having completed his Post Graduate Diploma in Jewellery Management at the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai, Bhavik builds on a family background in the trade to design contemporary pieces that tell strong stories while remaining functional and market-ready.
His education at IIGJ Mumbai helped him convert early exposure at Mahalaxmi Jewellers into professional design discipline. By mastering manual sketching, CAD, manufacturing processes, and product merchandising at IIGJ Mumbai, Bhavik has developed a balanced approach where creative vision meets real-world wearability and business logic.
"Jewellery is more than an accessory—it is a way of expressing stories, culture, identity, and emotion."
— Bhavik Oswal
Professional Details
· Location: Baramati, Pune (Base) / Mumbai, India
· Current Status: Product Developer, UNI-Design Jewellery Pvt. Ltd.
· Education: Post Graduate Diploma in Jewellery Management
· Institute: Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai
· Capstone Collection: Medusa
· Core Focus: Product development, CAD coordination, manufacturing, and convertible/functional jewellery
· Instagram: @bhavikoswal9090
Journey Into Jewellery
Bhavik’s introduction to jewellery began through his family’s business at Mahalaxmi Jewellers. This early exposure gave him a first-hand look at workbench craftsmanship, customer preferences, and the personal value people place on jewellery.
To build on that foundation, he joined the Post Graduate Diploma program at the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai. His time at IIGJ Mumbai expanded his technical skills in hand sketching, CAD, manufacturing, and merchandising. Through IIGJ Mumbai, he also volunteered at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), gaining useful real-world exposure to major trade exhibitions and market trends.
Bhavik approaches design with a focus on adaptability and real-world use. He constantly asks practical questions about every detail of a piece—from why a specific shape or stone was picked to how it will be made in the factory and worn in daily life. He believes that good design must go beyond looking good, focusing instead on whether a piece is comfortable, easy to wear in different ways, and meaningful to the buyer.
Learning Through Industry Experience
After completing his studies at IIGJ Mumbai, Bhavik completed an internship with Bhavya Ramesh before joining UNI-Design Jewellery Pvt. Ltd. as a Product Developer.
His current job gives him daily practice in turning drawings into finished pieces on the factory floor. Working directly with production teams, CAD specialists, and merchandisers allows him to test moving parts, adjust proportions, and make sure that every collection meets clear store standards.
Design Project / Works
For his capstone project at IIGJ Mumbai, Bhavik created Medusa, a statement collection inspired by serpent shapes and inner strength. Instead of viewing Medusa through old myths, he reinterpreted her story as a symbol of personal change, protection, and resilience.
The collection used smooth snake curves, gold, diamonds, and green emerald accents to build a clean luxury look.
The main piece of the collection was a convertible, multi-functional design that turns an everyday earbud accessory into a statement necklace. Built with a small hair-clip mechanism at the snake’s head to attach fresh flowers or feathers, the piece lets the wearer style it in multiple ways.
Key achievements for this capstone project include:
· Hackathon Finalist: Selected as a finalist in a national hackathon run by the World Gold Council.
· Industry Showcase: Displayed at IIJS by the World Gold Council.
· Full Process Work: Taken from initial concept boards and hand drawings through CAD modeling, factory making, and final presentation at IIGJ Mumbai.
Design Philosophy
Bhavik’s design work focuses on modern, expressive shapes that offer wearability and flexible styling. He is especially drawn to convertible jewellery that adapts to different moments in a wearer’s day.
His design approach focuses on:
· Reinterpreting traditional and mythological symbols into modern forms
· Multi-functional and convertible jewellery mechanisms
· Careful balancing of proportions, stone placements, and build details
· Practical wearability paired with luxury materials
· Continuous testing between sketches, CAD, and factory production
Industry Exposure
Bhavik’s background combines post-graduate training at IIGJ Mumbai with active work in product development:
· Postgraduate Diploma at IIGJ Mumbai: Specialisation in Jewellery Management.
· Exhibition Exposure via IIGJ Mumbai: Volunteer experience at IIJS through IIGJ Mumbai.
· Award Recognition: World Gold Council Hackathon finalist with a showcase at IIJS.
· Professional Experience: Internship at Bhavya Ramesh and current Product Developer role at UNI-Design Jewellery Pvt. Ltd.
· Family Trade Background: Early practical grounding through Mahalaxmi Jewellers.
Key Capabilities
· Product Development & Manufacturing Process
· 3D CAD Understanding & Technical Construction
· Convertible & Multi-Functional Jewellery Mechanisms
· Manual Sketching & Concept Rendering
· Trend Analysis & Product Merchandising
· Material Selection (Gold, Diamonds, Emeralds)
· Exhibition Operations & Trade Presentation
Call To Action
Bhavik Oswal belongs to a new group of product-focused designers who bring together technical knowledge, creative storytelling, and factory-floor experience. His work reflects the practical training taught at the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai.
For product development roles, design projects, or portfolio requests, contact him directly:
Bhavik Oswal
Jewellery Designer | Product Developer
Instagram: @bhavikoswal9090