Our Artisans

OUR ARTISANS

John Hardy artisans are the heart and soul of our brand. From chain-weaving and carving, to gem-setting and polishing, every step in our process is done by hand, using techniques and knowledge passed down through generations. John Hardy artisans are the heart and soul of our brand. From chain-weaving and carving, to gem-setting and polishing, every step in our process is done by hand, using techniques and knowledge passed down through generations.

Swasti and Saris, JH Metalsmiths since 2002 Swasti and Saris, JH Metalsmiths since 2002

Twin sisters Swasti and Saris learned silversmithing at a young age, helping their parents make jewelry to sell in Celuk—the traditional silversmithing village in Bali. Now Master Artisans, they have been with the brand for 22 years.

Narti, JH Wax Carver since 2018 Narti, JH Wax Carver since 2018

A Master Wax Carver, Narti specializes in heritage wax-casting techniques used to create our intricate Naga Dragon design.

Yesa, JH Chain Weaver since 2023 Yesa, JH Chain Weaver since 2023

Yesa specializes in weaving our Icon Chain, using traditional techniques that have been practiced in Bali for centuries. Our weaving team is comprised of 99% women, and techniques are passed down intergenerationally.

OUR EXPERTISE

“With the hand there is soul (taksu), so our skill and soul enter the piece we are making.” “With the hand there is soul (taksu), so our skill and soul
enter the piece we are making.”

Weaving Weaving

Silver and gold weaving has been part of Balinese culture for centuries, evolving in complexity and beauty as techniques traveled along the ancient spice trade routes linking Indonesia, India, and China.

Rooted in this centuries-old tradition, each link in a John Hardy chain is individually shaped, woven, and refined by hand using traditional tools and techniques—an intricate process that can take up to four hours to complete a single inch of chain.

Carving Carving

Based on two-dimensional watercolor sketches, our three-dimensional forms take weeks to create. Using traditional jeweler’s wax, each model is hand-carved in intricate detail before being cast in silver or gold.

Many of our wax carvers come from intergenerational wood and stone carving families—a craft tradition deeply rooted in Balinese culture.

Gemstone Setting Gemstone Setting

Our gemstones come exclusively from vetted suppliers committed to Responsible Jewellery Council standards. Based in Thailand—a global hub for gemstone artistry—our multigenerational team brings unmatched expertise in cutting, polishing, and sourcing. At the heart of our craft is a proprietary micro-pavé technique, where hundreds of diamonds are meticulously set under a microscope, delivering unparalleled sparkle and precision in every detail.