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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Sterling Silver John Hardy Lava Black Sapphire Ring Size US 7.5
By John Hardy
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver and Lava black sapphire ring by John Hardy. 1" width, 1.25" length.
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
German Kabirski Chimera Textured Oxidized 925 Sterling Silver Ring
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Chimera ring from the Grain Collection embraces raw texture and natural imperfection. Crafted from 925 silver, its surface feels rough, uneven, and eroded, like something shaped ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
John Hardy Sterling Smoky Quartz and Black Spinel Ring
By John Hardy
Located in New York, NY
This authentic John Hardy men’s ring, finely crafted in 925 sterling silver, centering a large faceted-cut smoky quartz framed by 60 black spinel and set within an intricately detail...
Quartz, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphire Ring Serpent Snake Adjustable Marquise Sterling Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue Sapphire Ring Serpent Snake Adjustable Marquise Sterling Silver Designer: J Dauphin Title: Gypsy Wisdom The Gypsy Wisdom Snake Ring is a delicate symbolic piece handcrafted in .925 sterling silver. The design utilizes the Ouroboros—the serpent consuming its own tail—as a central motif, featuring a natural blue Sapphire marquise set into the head and natural ruby accents for the eyes. Engineered with an open-shank architecture, the ring provides a flexible fit, allowing it to adapt to various finger sizes. The Ouroboros is a primary emblem in Egyptian, Greek, and alchemical history, representing eternity, renewal, and the infinite cycle of life. In jewelry design, the serpent functions as a symbol of unity and self-sufficiency. The inclusion of the marquise-cut onyx mirrors the historical use of protective talismans in 19th-century mourning and occult jewelry...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
John Hardy Sterling Silver Kali Twist Band Ring, Size 6, USA, 1990
By John Hardy
Located in Palm Desert, CA
John Hardy Sterling Silver Kali Twist Ring. A lovely wide band ring from Hardy's Kali Collection. The ring consists of overlapping twisting coils and ranges in size from 9-13mm wide....
Sterling Silver
Huge Vintage Sterling Dragon Ring Size 10.5
Located in Webster, SD
This amazingly detailed dragon ring is beyond gorgeous. It is definitely a conversation starter. It is 20.7 grams of solid 925 sterling silver. Size 10.5 The face of this ring mea...
Sterling Silver
Snake Ring Serpent Diamond Silver Ouroboros Double Band
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Serpent Diamond Silver Ouroboros Double Band Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring, Reflection of an Angel, is handcrafted in solid 925 sterling silver. The serpent wraps t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
John Hardy Kali Twist Crossover Band - Sterling Silver 925 Statement Ring
By John Hardy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Brand: John Hardy Collection: Kali Design: Twist Crossover Band Metal Content: Sterling Silver Style: Crossover Statement Band Measurements Face Height (north to so...
Sterling Silver
Etched Sterling Silver and Garnet Snake Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Etched sterling silver snake ring set with garnet eyes. Size: 7.5.
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
J Dauphin Sterling Silver Snake Ring with Tanzanite Eyes, Adjustable
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Tanzanite Eyes Silver Serpent Cocktail Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring is handcrafted in 925 sterling silver, four serpent heads coiling into an architectural wrap on...
Tanzanite, Sterling Silver, Silver
Modern Black Tahitian Pearl Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Platinum Black Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Ring features a stunning 14.5 mm black Tahitian pearl at its center, radiating deep, lustrous hues. Surrounding the pearl are 148 round b...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum
Chanel Comète Tahitian Black Pearl Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A sculptural and highly elegant design from Chanel, this Comète-inspired ring is crafted in 18 karat white gold and features a luminous Tahitian pearl as its focal point. The design ...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Old European Diamond Onyx Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful Art Deco diamond and onyx cocktail ring handcrafted in platinum. The ring features a bezel set Old European cut diamond weighing approximately .60 carats, and another 8 sid...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Blue sapphire diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. The ring features an approximately 1.40 carat blue sapphire gemstone surrounded by 8 Old European cut diamonds wei...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Pavé White & Black Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Wide Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A bold and contemporary 18 karat white gold diamond band featuring a striking mixed-diamond design. The ring is set with approximately 1.00 carat total weight of white round brillian...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Onyx Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Modern Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K White Gold Onyx & Diamond Ring featuring a striking contemporary design with a center row of twelve round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 carat total weigh...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
