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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John Hardy Diamond Snake Lariat Necklace Adjustable Citrine End Sterling Silver
By John Hardy
Located in Fairfield, CT
John Hardy Diamond Snake Lariat Necklace Adjustable Citrine End Sterling Silver This rare John Hardy Legends Cobra necklace is designed in ster...
Citrine, Brown Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
John Hardy Kali Dot Twisted Link Sterling Silver Necklace, 20 Inches
By John Hardy
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Bold and distinctive, this pre-owned John Hardy Kali Dot twisted link necklace showcases the sculptural texture and handcrafted character associated with the brand's iconic designs. ...
Sterling Silver
DAVID YURMAN Sterling & GOLD Necklace Quatrefoil LARIAT Adjustable Wheat
By David Yurman
Located in Wallkill, NY
David Yurman Sterling silver and 18k gold ladies lariat wheat chain necklace. lariat adjusts in length. Center QUATREFOIL is covered in 18K Yellow Go...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
Italian Snake Motif Adjustable Lariat Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 15 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Made in Italy, this necklace features a snake motif making the lariat adjustable, in 14 karat yellow gold. Can be worn as a choker or longer. Available in three different sizes. ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bone Pendant Snake Chain Lariat Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A Tiffany & Co. lariat-style necklace in sterling silver, featuring a smooth organic bone-form pendant suspended from a sleek snake chain that draws through to create a soft V drop. ...
Sterling Silver
Snake Motif Adjustable Lariat Bolo Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 5.6 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This necklace features a snake motif making the lariat adjustable, in 14 karat white gold. Can be worn as a choker or longer. Available in three different sizes & gold color. ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Citrine Glass Slide Lariat Necklace Tassel C. 1880s
Located in Honolulu, HI
An authentic antique Victorian slide lariat necklace dating to the late 19th century (circa 1880s). Crafted in gold-filled metal with an aged patina, this piece features a rolo chai...
Gold Plate
14K White & Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Snake Lariat-Style Necklace In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K White & Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Snake Lariat-Style Necklace Style: Diamond Lariat Necklace Material: 14k Yellow Gold and White Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.50...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
John Hardy 18" Sterling Silver & 18k Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By John Hardy
Located in Boulder, CO
Classic and timeless John Hardy sterling silver, 18k yellow gold pave diamond slide pendant. Iconic 18" John Hardy hand crafted weave chain.
White Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman 18K Diamond Peridot Garnet Citrine Sphere Ball Lariat Y Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A colorful and weighty lariat style necklace by David Yurman done in 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 1.05ctw in diamonds as well as 12ctw in peridot, garnet and citrine. E...
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,000
W 0.45 in D 0.2 in L 37 in
John Hardy Sterling Silver Yellow Gold Dot Jaisalmer Oval Station Necklace
By John Hardy
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This rare extra long classic John Hardy Jaisalmer Dot Sautoir necklace is sterling silver with fourteen 11.57mm wide x 15.3mm (just the oval area)...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
John Hardy Sterling Silver Box Chain Necklace, 6MM
By John Hardy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed box chain necklace. By John Hardy. In sterling silver. With a 6 mm diameter. Simply a wonderful John Hardy box chain necklace! ...
Sterling Silver
Dubini Empress Lariat Amethyst Citrine Silver Coin Gold Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features replica silver coins set with double-set citrine and amethyst cabochons in 18K ye...
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver
John Hardy Sterling Silver Kali Menari Mixed Station Necklace
By John Hardy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
John Hardy sterling silver Kali Menari Stations necklace. This beautiful sterling silver necklace features pebble design links mixed with smooth polished links. Measures approx 32"...
Sterling Silver
$457Sale Price / item|20% Off
Suzy Levian Yellow Sterling Silver White Topaz Orange Citrine Two Stone Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Shimmering in hues of white and orange, this Suzy Levian necklace is as on trend as can be, and features a round cut white topaz and an emerald cut orange citrine as a perfectly matc...
Citrine, Topaz, Sterling Silver
John Hardy Sterling Silver Palu Necklace
By John Hardy
Located in New York, NY
John Hardy Sterling Silver Palu Necklace PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 159881 Listing Title: John Hardy Sterling Silver Palu Necklace Condition Description: Retails for $1,795 USD. In excell...
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H 2.25 in W 2.25 in L 3.4 in
John Hardy Cinta Dragon Pendant In 18Kt Gold With Sapphires Quartz And Diamonds
By John Hardy
Located in Miami, FL
Cinta dragon pendant designed by John Hardy. Very rare and one of a kind Dragon pendant, created by the jewelry designer John Hardy, back in the 2017. This heptagonal pendant is from the John Hardy Cinta Collection...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 1...
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W 0.2 in L 16.51 in
John Hardy Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Naga Scale Necklace #15003
By John Hardy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
John Hardy sterling Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Legends Naga Scale Necklace- This stunning necklace by John Hardy is crafted in meticulously detailed sterling silver and 18K yel...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
John Hardy 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bamboo Pavé Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace
By John Hardy
Located in Baltimore, MD
John Hardy 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bamboo Pavé Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 5.9 grams Diamonds: Ap...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
John Hardy Sterling and Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace 925 and 18k Bamboo Drop
By John Hardy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Originally retailing for $1495, this elegant designer necklace is being offered here for a much more wallet-friendly price and it is accompanied by a signature John Hardy storage pou...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
John Hardy Pink Topaz Silver 18 Karat Gold Batu Sari Naga Pendant Necklace
By John Hardy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round mixed cut topaz measuring approximately 17.0 mm; transparent and an extremely saturated pink color Uniquely set in a stylized octagonal bezel with bead set round b...
White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver
John Hardy 18 Karat Gold Sterling Silver Dot Enhancer Pendant Necklace
By John Hardy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a circular, removable, enhancer pendant Accented throughout by high polished gold dots and surrounded by wheat motif Accompanied by a substantial sterling silver woven ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
John Hardy Classic Chain Hammered Drop Necklace Sterling 1/3 18 Karat Lariat
By John Hardy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Originally retailing for $1650, this elegant designer necklace is being offered here for a much more wallet-friendly price and it is accompanied by a signature John Hardy pouch. Br...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
John Hardy Turquoise Sapphire Sterling Silver Sautoir Necklace
By John Hardy
Located in Feasterville, PA
Symbolic of endless possibility, this lengthy station necklace is ornamented with finely wrought stations finished with spherical etchings, turquoise stones and diminutive stations e...
Sterling Silver
John Hardy Naga Dragon Dot Circle Gold and Silver Chain Necklace
By John Hardy
Located in Bethesda, MD
Amazing Naga dragon from John Hardy's Naga collection. Intricately made out of sterling silver, this necklace features a dragon's head at one end of the dragon mail chain while his ...
Sterling Silver