FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS THE ICON HOLIDAY EDIT WOMEN MEN UNISEX GIFTS SEARCH Blog / About John Hardy PREV Story PENÉLOPE CRUZ TALKS PASSION AND EMPOWERMENT COMMUNITY About John Hardy JUNE 1, 2021 WHO WE ARE: Inspired by Bali and its time-honored jewelry-making traditions, John Hardy’s artisan collective was founded in 1975 with a dedication to handcrafted jewelry. We are committed to sustainable luxury business practices, our craftspeople and the preservation of Bali. We pride ourselves on the value of authenticity; it is the soul of community that makes each piece truly one of a kind. WE ARE ARTISANS One of the largest employers on the island of Bali, the John Hardy Workshop & Kapal Bamboo Boutique employs over 500 multi-generational craftspeople, from watercolor artists to metalsmiths. Dedication to heritage artistry not only defines the John Hardy legacy, it retains artisan families that craft jewelry through meditative, communal chain-weaving, hand-hammering and carving. WE ARE COMMUNITY We are fueled by the spirit of togetherness and dedicate ourselves to the artisans whose deep connection to Bali inspires the foundation of our Workshop & Kapal Bamboo Boutique. We offer an apprenticeship program, Jobs For Life, that provides vocational training and financial support to the citizens of Bali. Each participant is given the opportunity to join the workshop, where we provide locally sourced family-style meals to several-hundred workers––a gathering ritual that both fosters a sense of community and attracts visitors. WE ARE SUSTAINABLE As a certified member of the Responsible Jewellery Council, and Kimberley Process compliant, John Hardy is committed to codes of practice that ensure our stones, diamonds and metals are conflict-free and ethically produced every step of the way. The same sense of responsibility is applied to our packaging. From our jewelry boxes to our shopping bags, all paper materials are now certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, a non-profit that manages the environmental and economic benefits of trees. We also craft jewelry that gives back. Our “Wear Bamboo, Plant Bamboo” initiative, in partnership with non-profit 1,000 Bamboo Villages, is committed to cultivating the natural beauty of Bali. This means every time you shop from our Bamboo Collection, we plant bamboo seedlings in Bali on your behalf. Our commitment towards building a better tomorrow is always evolving. BACK TO ALL ARTICLES SHARE THIS POST FROM BALI TO YOUR INBOX Privacy Policy | Notice of Financial Incentives | Unsubscribe at any time STAY CONNECTED CLIENT CARE Frequently Asked Questions Contact Us Returns Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy ABOUT US Our Story Boutiques Store Locator Careers Corporate Gifting © 2021 John Hardy If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call 1-888-838-3022 for assistance. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings