John Hardy Coil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Fashion Rings
2010s Modern Bracelets
2010s Chain Bracelets
1990s American Contemporary Band Rings
Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Jewelry
Sapphire, Topaz, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Mexican Artisan Brooches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Baroque Revival Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Mexican Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
20th Century Band Rings
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Egyptian Revival Cuff Bracelets
Gold
Vintage 1940s American Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian More Bracelets
Coral, Pinchbeck
Vintage 1970s Mexican Artisan Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Mexican Clip-on Earrings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Mexican Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver
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20th Century Engagement Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bracelets
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Modern Bracelets
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
2010s Chain Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Blue Topaz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
John Hardy for sale on 1stDibs
After John Hardy left his home country of Canada to travel the world, he settled down in Bali, Indonesia, and became one of the world’s most-lauded designers of bracelets, necklaces, rings and other jewelry.
Hardy had studied at the Ontario College of Art & Design in Toronto before he set out globetrotting. In Indonesia, he became so smitten with the people, culture and landscape that he decided to stay, and in 1975 he started selling artisan jewelry and eventually designing his own pieces through his studies of local silversmithing. From the start, the focus was on time-honored jewelry-making traditions and details of craftsmanship.
In 1983, Hardy met an American named Cynthia Boesk who also had a small jewelry business. After they married, they merged their businesses and officially started John Hardy, making a name for themselves designing elegant and eclectic bracelets that reflected centuries-old Balinese techniques. In 1998, Italian-born French jewelry designer Guy Bedarida became the creative director of the company, staying on for 16 years and leading the brand in innovative new directions. Its Bamboo collection, with designs reminiscent of bamboo stalks, directs its sales toward planting bamboo seedlings in Indonesia, while the Kali collection takes its design cues from the distinctive pebbles found in Bali.
After learning about the harmful effects that silver mining has on the environment, Hardy became extremely committed to sustainable luxury business practices, promising that every piece is conflict-free and ethically produced during each step of the design process.
In 2017, the brand was among the jewelers challenged by Vogue Italia to craft pieces from the tagua nut in lieu of using elephant ivory and has used recycled sterling silver in its designs. Its first diamond-centered collection in 2019 concentrated on ethical sourcing and mines where workers are paid fairly. Although Hardy sold his business in 2007, it continues to operate with his name and adhere to the artisanal practices he promoted, including under jewelry designer Hollie Bonneville Barden, who served as creative director from 2016 to 2020. Along with online and global retail sales, the John Hardy Workshop and flagship Kapal Bamboo Boutique in Bali also offer the brand’s enduring designs from an open-air sustainable bamboo building.
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