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 Estate Cuff Bangle 7.5" Sterling Silver
By John Hardy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic John Hardy Estate Cuff Bangle 7.5" Sterling Silver JH56 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS! FREE SHIPPING!! DETAIL...
Sterling Silver
$1,250
H 0.89 in W 3.07 in D 2.78 in
Vintage John Hardy 'Dot' Pattern Sterling Silver Wide Flex Cuff Bracelet
By John Hardy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage signed silver bracelet. By John Hardy. In sterling silver. From the 'Dot' series. Fully marked to the interior. The cuff is flexibile and is opened to slide the h...
Sterling Silver
$625
W 0.4 in L 7.01 in
John Hardy Legends Cobra Sterling Silver Flex Cuff Bracelet 10mm 49g 7" Vintage
By John Hardy
Located in Addison, TX
Details Designer: John Hardy Collection: Legends Cobra Metal: Sterling Silver Purity: 925 Hallmarked: John Hardy 925 Style: Flex Cuff Bracelet Design: Cobra Scale Texture Width: Appr...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,836Sale Price|20% Off
John Hardy Lahar Diamond Kick Cuff Bangle Bracelet .47ct Sterling Silver 3300
By John Hardy
Located in Northbrook, IL
John Hardy Lahar diamond Kick Cuff Bracelet Sterling Silver Diamond retail $3300. Presenting a striking John Hardy bangle bracelet crafted in sterli...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
John Hardy Sterling Silver & Leather Bamboo Cuff Bracelet
By John Hardy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver cuff bracelet. By John Hardy. In sterling silver. With quilted, black leather cover and stylized bamboo trim to the edges of the cuff. Engraved to the inter...
Sterling Silver
Silver Mega Cuff Bracelet by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
Crafted in heavy solid sterling silver, the Mega Cuff is a subtle statement piece for every day. The unique texture adds interest to this classic wide cuff. Every piece in this c...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Silver Cuff Bracelet by Eric Robbert Made 1975
By Eric Robbert
Located in Stockholm, SE
This vintage cuff bracelet is crafted in silver and features an organically contoured form with uneven, sculpted edges that give it a raw, expressive character. The band is relativel...
Silver
David Yurman X Sterling Silver Diamond Hinged Cuff
By David Yurman
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This striking David Yurman X hinged cuff bracelet is a bold expression of modern luxury and refined craftsmanship. Crafted entirely in sterling silver, the cuff features the iconic X...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
$7,500
W 1.18 in L 7.09 in
Jean Després 1960 Paris Artistic Cuff Bracelet In .800 Silver With Chained Links
By Jean Despres
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural cuff designed by Jean Després (1886-1980). Exceptional collector's piece, created in Paris France by the artist goldsmith Jean Després, back in the 1960. This cuff bracelet has been crafted with retro modernist patterns in solid .800/.999 silver with high polished finish and centering upon a sculpted chain-links band. Weight: 65.90 Grams, (42.25 Dwt.). Size: 7 Inches, (18 Cm) can be expanded or closed to fit size. Measurements: The width is 30 mm (1.18 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; the maker's mark JP inside a lozange cartouche and signed inside, "J. DESPRES". Jean Després He was born in 1889 in Souvigny, Burgundy, from glass blower parents, Jean Després starts his apprenticeship with a Parisian goldsmith, friend of the family, in 1905. First an industrial drawer for the military aviation during World War I, he took over his parents’ shop in 1920 and launched his goldsmith and jeweler workshop. He revealed himself to be an innovative creator with a unique way to work metals, and with new drawn shapes never seen before. He participated to his first show in 1926 at the Salon des Indépendants. Many shows and exhibitions then followed, such as the Salon d’Automne, the Salon of Decorative artists, and the Tuileries Salon. Jean Després chooses massive shapes rather than the classical goldsmith ornaments and avoids the use of precious gemstones in his jewel collection. His jewel production is defined by necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings where metals are combined with ivory, lacquer, ebony, onyx and sharkskin. His goldsmith pieces are inspired by the aviation aesthetic, crafted using hammered metals, and ample, generous and modern shapes. In the 1940’s, Jean Després is nominated President of the Goldsmith Syndicate, after receiving the Legion d'honneur, in 1938. The artist’s works will be collected in France and worldwide, even after his death in 1980. (Maison Rapin...
Silver
Split Cuff Bracelet in Silver by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
Crafted in heavy, solid sterling silver, the Mega Cuff is a subtle statement piece for every day. The unique texture adds interest to this classic wide cuff. Every piece in this ...
Sterling Silver, Silver
Anna Beck Sterling Silver Wide Rope Cuff Bracelet #23307
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Anna Beck Sterling Silver Wide Rope Bracelet- This bold and beautifully crafted sterling silver wide cuff bracelet by Anna Beck features rows of raised dotted bands framed with twis...
Sterling Silver
Michael Dawkins Sterling Silver Pebble Hinged Cuff Bracelet #23340
By Michael Dawkins
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Michael Dawkins Sterling Silver Pebble Hinged Cuff Bracelet - This beautiful Michael Dawkins hinged cuff bracelet showcase his iconic granulated pebble design crafted in solid sterl...
Sterling Silver
Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Oversized Interlocking Cuff Bracelet #20572
By Taxco Mexico
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Oversized Interlocking Cuff Bracelet - This oversized cuff bracelet features interlocking rings set in heavy sterling silver by Taxco Mexico. Size: Fit...
Sterling Silver
Michael Dawkins Sterling Silver Textured Hinged Cuff Bracelet #23338
By Michael Dawkins
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Michael Dawkins Sterling Silver Textured Hinged Cuff Bracelet - This classic hinged cuff bracelet by Michael Dawkins features a bold cushion cut faceted pale green stone (10.82 mm x...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Oxidized Spiral Cut Out Wide Cuff Bracelet #20760
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling Silver Oxidized Spiral Cut Out Cuff Bracelet This exquisite oxidized heavy cuff bracelet features a spiral design in sterling silver. Size: 6.75 in. around the inside Appr...
Sterling Silver
Silpada Sterling Silver Polished Cuff Bracelet # 23384
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Silpada Sterling Silver Polished Cuff Bracelet - This beautiful Silpada cuff bracelet features a sleek wide band with a high polish mirror finish crafted from solid sterling silver....
Sterling Silver
