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 Palu Link Necklace 925 Sterling Silver & Wood
By John Hardy
Located in New York, NY
This is a bold and chunky John Hardy Palu necklace, featuring circular rings. The necklace is made up of 925 sterling silver and wood rings, interlocked with a toggle lock closure. T...
Sterling 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
John Hardy Pebble Dot Kali Chain Flat Link Necklace 925 Sterling Silver
By John Hardy
Located in New York, NY
John Hardy chain necklace featuring pebble dot kali chain with flat links. Crafted in 925 sterling silver, the necklace comes with toggle lock closure. Easy to wear and super stackab...
Sterling Silver
John Hardy Classic Chain Figaro Necklace 18 1/2" - Sterling Silver 925
By John Hardy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: John Hardy Collection: Classic Chain Design: Figaro Metal Content: Sterling Silver Chain Style: Fancy Figaro Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Lobster Claw-Style Clasp ...
Sterling Silver
Silvorra Vintage Inspired Ball Chain Necklace in 925 Sterling Silver Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This 925 sterling silver necklace is crafted from solid, high-quality silver, weighing 41 grams for a substantial yet comfortable feel. Measuring 25 inches in length with a 0.25-inch...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,318 / item
W 0.36 in D 0.11 in L 17.32 in
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Twisted Wire Chain Link Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated sterling silver twisted wire necklace. Dimensions: L 17.32 in x W 0.36 in x D...
Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Long Curb Link Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated twisted wire sterling silver curb link long chain necklace. Marked Jona. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for ...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Atlas Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co Silver Atlas necklace. 34 Inch large necklace with figure 8 safety and hinged closure. Tiffany box and pouch included. Sterling Silve...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Thistle & Bee Sterling Silver Heavy Wave Link Necklace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
By designer Thistle & Bee. Sterling Silver Large wavy links with a smooth finish. Approximately 1.5 inches wide and 16.5 inches long. 96.1dwt Stamped "Thistle & Bee" and "925". Foldo...
Sterling Silver
Solid 18k Yellow Gold Italian Classic 24" Figaro Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 60.92 Grams Chain Length: 24" (measured next to ruler)- Figaro Link - Lobster Claw Chain Width: 6.9mm (0.27") (approx.) Chain Thickness: 2.1m...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$280Sale Price / item|20% Off
L 16 in
Ethiopian Opal Necklace in 925 Sterling Silver Birthstone anniversary necklace
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Ethiopian Opal Necklace Pendant, October birthstone gift. Genuine, natural Ethiopian Opal, AAA++ grade quality. A subtle, sophisticated little pendant, inspired by nature and created by hand. This series of designs combines minimalistic style with a touch of elegant flair, and can be worn individually or in layers. A beautiful, original gift for someone special, or to yourself. It enkindles optimism, enthusiasm and creativity, and allows for the release...
Opal, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
David Yurman rare diamond necklace cuban chain link chain silver 925
By David Yurman
Located in Jupiter, FL
A rare find, cuban link chain necklace by David Yurman in silver metal with diamonds set in a pave setting style, stunning piece that you can wear both ways. See photos! The clasp co...
Diamond, Silver
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Signature Chain" Necklace Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Signature Chain Necklace" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and handcrafted in lost wax element of Sterling Silver 925 in 2018. The timeless "O'Ring Signature Chain Necklace" has been long appreciated for its symbolic and aesthetic appeal, as well as for its functional purpose. The "O'Ring Signature Chain Necklace" has a double hook on each side of the chain, that serves to put all sorts of BV Attachments and Pendants close to your heart, at hand’s reach...
Sterling Silver
John Lewis Boston Modernist Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Link Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine necklace by John Lewis. With hand-hammered rectangular wafer links in sterling silver. John Lewis was a Boston modernist jewelry maker. He was highly regarded and was known ...
Sterling Silver
Long Chain Necklace Sterling Silver
By Cristina Cipolli Jewellery
Located in London, Richmond
Long chain necklace in polished sterling silver with a gender neutral style The design has a rock ‘n’ roll vibe and it is inspired by the equestrian world, as the links of the necklace have a shape which reminds the horseshoe nails...
Sterling Silver, Silver
$1,720Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.157 in L 36 in
One of a Kind White Sterling Silver Handmade Link Chain Necklace, John Iversen
By John Iversen
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a kind Double Dot Links Chain by award-winning, legendary jewelry maker John Iversen, hand-fabricated in his signature, finely-textured and distinctly-toned sterling silver fe...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
John Hardy Sterling Silver Dot Disc Station Necklace #23654
By John Hardy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
John Hardy Sterling Silver Dot Disc Station Necklace - This authentic John Hardy sterling silver necklace features his signature dot collection style with polished round discs linke...
Sterling Silver
John Hardy Contemporary Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Station Chain Necklace
By John Hardy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as 1.0 mm cable link chain featuring clustered circle motif stations Comprised of pierced disks, circle forms, and hammered round beads Featuring white gold topped circle li...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
John Hardy Dot Sterling Silver & Gold Ball Link Station Long Necklace
By John Hardy
Located in Baltimore, MD
John Hardy Dot Sterling Silver & Gold Ball Link Chain Station Long Necklace Metal: Sterling silver & 18k yellow gold Weight: 31.46 grams Length: 36 inches Balls: 11mm Chain: 4mm
Gold, Sterling Silver
Modern John Hardy Bamboo Collection Citrine Station Necklace in 18K Gold
By John Hardy
Located in Fairfield, CT
Excellently made 18 karat John Hardy bezel set citrine necklace from the bamboo collection. Upon investigation, I struggled to find this piece anywhere leading me to believe it is di...
Citrine, 18k Gold
John Hardy 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Dot Necklace
By John Hardy
Located in Dallas, TX
Such a classic! At 35 inches, this John Hardy staple is one that you can wear long or double it around your neck! Each station measures approximately 0.62" in length x 0.43" in wid...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s John Hardy Amethyst Peridot 18 Karat Gold Sterling Silver Batu Sari Wheat
By John Hardy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Collar necklace comprised of wheat chain featuring a center station Centering cushion cut amethyst measuring approximately 13.2 x 11.0 mm Medium light in saturation - pinkish purpl...
John Hardy Bamboo Link Necklace, Sterling Silver Women's Designer
By John Hardy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Originally retailing for $1195, this chic necklace is being offered here for a much more wallet-friendly price and it is accompanied by a signature John Hardy pouch. Brand: John Ha...
Sterling Silver
John Hardy Onyx Sterling Silver Dot Long Chain Necklace
By John Hardy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Station style necklace with seven smooth, oval onyx beads measuring approximately 8.0 mm x 9.0 mm, opaque, polished, and black With flat sterling silver stations varying in size and...
Onyx, Sterling Silver
John Hardy Sterling Silver Interlocked Link Design Necklace
By John Hardy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: John Hardy Material: sterling silver Size: 16 ½ inch including clasp Dimensions: 9.5mm wide Weight: 86.70 grams
Sterling Silver