When Reed Krakoff took the creative helm of John Hardy in 2022, it was to reinvent the global jewelry brand while protecting the heritage Canadian artist John Hardy established when he founded it in 1975.
Rooted in Balinese craftsmanship and culture, each John Hardy piece is handcrafted by artisans in the brand’s sustainably built compound in Mambal, Bali. Now, under Krakoff’s direction, that time-honored tradition is meeting the clean lines and modern sophistication that defined his years as creative director at brands like Coach and Tiffany & Co.
It’s a move informed, at least in part, by his local ties; Krakoff keeps a home in Palm Beach, and his parents were longtime locals as well.
Case in point is the Spear collection, which Krakoff introduced as one of his first moves as creative director of John Hardy. Bridging Krakoff’s world of sleek, modern, expressive design and John Hardy’s traditional Balinese jewelry-making techniques, the result is an evolution of the brand’s signature Icon chain. The sculptural style reimagines John Hardy’s iconic woven chain with a dynamic bypass silhouette that houses a titanium wire on the inside, while fully adjustable, hand-wrapped 14-karat gold and sterling silver give the pieces a handwoven texture (a John Hardy signature).
Krakoff continues to evolve the Spear collection with variations to the featured gemstones, including iterations completely adorned in pavé diamonds with green tourmaline and spessartite garnet as part of the Artisan Series. Plus, the brand’s focus on ethical craftsmanship is exemplified in its use of reclaimed sterling silver and gold, responsibly sourced diamonds that adhere to the Kimberley Process, and ethically acquired gemstones and natural materials.
Shop John Hardy at Saks Fifth Avenue in Palm Beach Gardens.
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