Canadian artist John Hardy launches a small artisanal jewelry collective in Bali. Combining traditional techniques with modern design, the fledgling John Hardy brand is born.

Our Icon Chain collection launches, reflecting centuries-old traditions of communal chain-weaving.

The Icon motif will go on to evolve into modern-day collections like Spear, Surf and our JH 50 collections.

We introduce precious gemstones and color into our design language. From the beginning, we use only ethically sourced gemstones and conflict-free diamonds.

Our Kapal Bamboo Boutique is constructed in Bali out of bamboo, thatch and native grasses. It’s designed to “float” above the Subak (the sacred irrigation system that waters Bali’s rice fields).

To offset our carbon footprint and empower local communities, we partner with climate activists andfarmers to plant bamboo seedlings. We will go on toplant over 1.5 million seedlings. To this day, we continueto support the Bamboo Village Trust initiative.

We become a certified member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)—a global standard that evaluates supply chain, business ethics, labor and human rights and environmental performance.

Our Asli collection launches—a modern abstraction of our heritage Icon chain, later brought back as our contemporary Surf Collection.

Reed Krakoff joins as our Creative Chair.

Our Spear Collection debuts, marking a new, modern chapter for the brand.

We proudly celebrate our 50th anniversary with the launch of our JH 50 Collections.