More than just a designer, John Hardy is a storyteller, keeping a past and a culture alive through his jewelry. He has transformed the exotic essence of Bali into wearable and functional works of art.

"People can't believe my designs aren't made by machines because they are so perfectly rendered. But because there are always certain tiny imperfections in handwork, each piece is infused with a human energy that you can't get from a machine-produced product. It's like the difference between a beautiful hand-woven garment and a machine-woven cloth. Each piece has a 'hand'."

To learn more visit www.johnhardy.com.