Carina Hardy: Beauty at the Service of the Here and Now
Sustainability speaks the language of love through jewelry by Carina Hardy, a brand inspired by the principles of Balinese philosophy, inviting us to connect with others and with nature
"Based in Bali, Rooted in Love".We love the statement that defines the Carina Hardy brand of demi-fine and fine jewelry. It’s a particularly precise description of what the brand stands for: a creative path rooted in the principles of Balinese culture, which teaches us that the road to goodness lies in being in harmony with others, nature, and the sacred. Founded on Women’s Day, 8th March 2024, by Carina Hardy and Tavish Gallagher — a creative duo and real-life couple — the brand emerged from the intention of uniting spirituality, craftsmanship, and sustainability in meticulously handmade jewelry. These pieces are symbols of a world that chooses to resist the ideas of acceleration, incessant production, disorder, and waste. At its core, the brand is driven by a profound reflection on the role of beauty in contemporary society, urging us to examine our relationship with nature, the past, memory, and time, while also understanding our responsibility toward the planet and what came before us."In a shared experience of beauty, we can find a vocabulary of love," the designers claim. The use of recycled gold and silver, ethically sourced stones, and traditional manual craftsmanship, all testify to a radical idea: beautiful things can be made without ignoring the impact they have on the environment. The new Stages collection continues to affirm this “religion.” The jewelry draws inspiration from the art of Gustav Klimt to explore four different dimensions of the female experience: seduction, passion, unconditional love, and wisdom. These different facets of existence are conveyed through compositions with an antique flavor. Gold miniatures, recalling the mystery of gestation, the meeting of two lovers, the carnality of the female body, or the strength of an embrace, emerge from a tapestry of organically textured gold leaves, decorated with pavé diamonds and sapphires. Each creation represents an act of presence, reminding us of what it means to choose, live, love, and respect.
