John Hardy 18KYG Electroform Bedeg Collection Pave Diamond Large Hoop Earrings

First introduced in Fall 2010, the Bedeg collection celebrates the simple, yet exquisite Indonesian artisanship found in woven bamboo with a modern design interpretation captured in traditional techniques. Dedicated to preserving and challenging the techniques of Bali jewelry-making, Bedarida and his team of artisans developed a manner to weave lengths of gold and precious metals to emulate the patterns found all over the island in baskets, mats and walls. The ripples wrapping rings and cuffs mirror not only these traditional Balinese practices but also the art deco style of Rattan furniture.

John Hardy first became known as a designer of silver jewelry, and although he now also designs in gold and with diamonds and other gemstones, he remains a master in the use of sterling silver.

Silver is pure, elemental, expressive of the powers of the Moon. Silver is called a noble metal because of its resistance to the corrosive influence of other chemicals; yet it is among the most malleable of metals.

John came to Bali in 1975 and studied silver-smithing techniques with Balinese craftsmen, some of them descendants of artisans who made jewelry for the royal courts of Bali. Many of the craftsmen employed by John Hardy today are part of that heritage. The culture of the John Hardy design studio is inclusive and diverse, reflecting the multi-cultural nature of Indonesian society. The craftsmen are from Bali, Java, Sumatra, and other Indonesian islands; many of the Balinese are descendants of artisans to the former royal courts of Bali. The international management team members are from Europe, America, Australia, and Asia.