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 Sterling Silver Kali Pebble Ring Size 5.25 - 5.5 #25371
By John Hardy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
John Hardy Sterling Silver Kali Pebble Ring Size 5.25 - 5.5 A beautifully crafted John Hardy Sterling Silver Kali Pebble Ring featuring the designer's signature nature-inspired pebb...
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Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Modernist Ring Size 9 #23419
By Hans Hansen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Modernist Ring - This authentic Hans Hansen sterling silver ring features a beautifully curved polished form that captures the light from ever angle. Si...
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Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Dome Ring Size 6.75 #23572
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Dome Ring Size 6.75 This classic RLM Studio sterling silver ring features a smooth rounded dome shape design. Size: 6.75 Width: 7mm Shank: 3mm ...
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Vintage Erik Granit Finland Sterling Silver Modernist Ball Ring Size 5.5 #16699
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver modernist ball square ring by Erik Granit of Helsinki, Finland, circa 1971. Size 5 1/2 Modern design featuring a large silver ball on a square with a textur...
Sterling Silver
David Andersen Norway Sterling Silver Ball Wrap Ring Size 6.5 #16706
By David Andersen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver ball wrap ring by David Andersen of Norway. Size 6 1/2 (may be adjustable because of the bypass design) Made by iconic designer, David Andersen, this sterling silve...
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14K White Gold Dome Ring Size 9.25 #25506
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Dome Ring Sophisticated and timeless, this 14K white gold dome ring showcases a smooth, polished finish and a classic rounded profile. Its sleek, contemporary look o...
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Monica Coscioni Modernist Cocktail Domed Ring in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Monica Coscioni
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric domed ring designed by Monica Coscioni. Beautiful and sleek contemporary cocktail ring, created in the city of Orvieto Italy at the jewelry atelier of the designer Monica...
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John Hardy Estate Ladies Kali Pebble Marquise Dome Ring 6 Sterling Silver
By John Hardy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
John Hardy Estate Ladies Kali Pebble Marquise Dome Ring Size 6 Sterling Silver JH10 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBA...
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Monica Coscioni Modernist Cocktail Domed Ring in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Monica Coscioni
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric domed ring designed by Monica Coscioni. Beautiful and sleek contemporary cocktail ring, created in the city of Orvieto Italy at the jewelry atelier of the designer Monica Coscioni. This modern geometric domed piece has been crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver, with very high polished finish. Weight: Combined of 34.92 grams (22.38 Dwt). Size: 8.5 sizeable. Measures: 30 mm x 27 mm (1.18 x 0.71 inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the italian assay mark for the warranty of the silver and signed, "ITALY .925 *97TR". About Monica Coscioni My name is Monica. I live and work in Orvieto, where I was born. From the beauty of the places that surround me I draw the destination for art and creativity. From classical studies, the love for the origin and the plasticity of the forms. I have been creating jewels for over thirty years but I keep the traits of a little girl alive: I play, invent, create, amaze. I attended the "workshop" of a well-known Tuscan goldsmith and sculptor for six years but the real training was the direct experience in my atelier...
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Owe Johansson 1970 Finland Modernist Domed Ring in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Owe Johansson
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist ring designed by Owe Johansson. Fabulous modernist ring, created in Finland by the artist silversmith Owe Johansson, back in the 1970. This ring has been crafted as a larg...
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MONICA COSCIONI Modernist Cocktail Domed Ring In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Monica Coscioni
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric domed ring designed by Monica Coscioni. Beautiful and sleek contemporary cocktail ring, created in the city of Orvieto Italy at the jewelry atelier of the designer Monica...
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Faye Kim Sterling Silver High Dome Ring, Size 8, Handmade in USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim Sterling Silver High Dome Ring is a sleek and polished statement piece for everyday wear. Available in polished or matte finish. Height 9mm Size 8, can be sized Handm...
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