Anuj “Andy” Bawa, the owner of BnV Jewelers, has worked in the jewelry industry for over a decade, but  decided to open his own jewelry consulting business to give customers a more personal experience.

Bawa began in the jewelry industry in 2007, working his way up from an associate to a manager at various retailers. When he was laid off several years ago, Bawa decided to create his business focusing on aspects of the industry he deems most important — spending time with the customers so they would be fully informed about their pieces.