There are so many designer jewelry lines to pick from today it's hard to select just the right one. Should you look for design, quality, wearability or price? In my opinion, one designer meets those criteria and more...John Hardy.
Canadian designer and artist, John Hardy, started his company in 1975. After visiting Bali in the 70's, the jewelry making industry there caught his eye. He began learning the techniques of the local artisans and developed his first pieces by combining new artistic design concepts with the traditional Balinese jewelry making techniques. His still largely hand crafted jewelry collections are inspired by the earth, water, flowers, architecture, buildings, windows and more. In the 90's, Guy (pronounced "Gee") Bedarida joined the company as Head Designer and eventually took on the task of guiding the John Hardy business into the 21st century. Together with CEO, Damien Dernoncourt, the John Hardy company strives in every way to be a sustainable brand corporately, artistically, humanly and globally.
It seems to me that people who are drawn to John Hardy jewelry respect the earth in which we live and want to support a brand that gives back. I highly suggest if you ever see that Guy is doing a Personal Appearance in your local Neiman Marcus or Sak's Fifth Avenue, you run to that store to meet him and buy a piece of John Hardy jewelry. To own a piece is like owning a piece of the earth!
If you can't make it to see Guy, please check out bellatutto.com for their current selection of John Hardy jewelry which includes three couture pieces for sale from a Guy Bedarida trunk show.
Batu Silang Sterling Silver 18K Diamond & Red Sapphire Cuff. Retail $4000...bellatutto.com $2400
Batu Silang Sterling Silver 18K Diamond & Red Sapphire Enhancer. Retail $3650...bellatutto.com $2190
Batu Silang Sterling Silver 18K Diamond & Red Sapphire Ring. Retail $2100...bellatutto.com $1250
