In Carina Hardy’s designs, love, beauty, femininity, and form connect. Her designs are infused with Balinese heritage and nature, capturing the duality of life in Bali. Here, eroticism redefines boundaries in both public customs and private life. Organic, intimate shapes bridge the natural world with the material ones. Think: 18k gold sleeping Venus ensembles, a silver bust-inspired ring, and large lilypad studs.
We spoke with Carina Hardy to learn more about her studio, design inspirations, and the love language that fuels her work.
What Sets Carina Hardy Apart?
“Everything we do is in the name of love. Beauty is our love language. It’s at the core of everything we do. Sensuous jewelry is the expression of this fascination. We are meticulous and detail-oriented—our pieces are a love letter to beauty and hand craftsmanship.”
How Does Bali Influence Your Designs?
“I was born and raised in Bali, but I didn’t plan on living here forever until I met Tavish. He visited for two weeks, and that was five years ago. With him, I fell in love with Bali in a new way. The island is lush, with river valleys, banyan trees, and rice fields. Our collections take inspiration from Bali, where invocations of love and prayer to deities are daily rituals. The figurative, non-figurative, and seen and unseen all collide here, making it a wealth of design inspiration.”
When Did You Open the Studio? What’s it Like?
“We opened in March 2023 in a frangipani-lined village called Nyuh Kuning. We wanted a design space, a jewelry showroom, and an art space by night. The studio features a twenty-foot wall of busts I cast of individual women, each one unique. The studio feels like our living room, even though we don’t technically live here. Every piece we make is carved by hand in the studio. We’re open by appointment only, with no sign—just a gong.”
How Does Femininity and Spirituality Play into Your Work?
“Human relationships with beauty and love have always been deeply intertwined with women. At 15, I witnessed the birth and the power of the female body, which shaped me in ways I couldn’t even comprehend. Nature is immensely feminine, and much of our bodies are reflected in it. This inspired the Lilypad Collection—stretch marks, veins, wrinkles, all that makes us naturally human. Reverence for femininity is deeply imbued in everything we make together.”
Carina’s Must-Have Picks…
18K Venus de Milo
18K Shower Bracelet
18K Mother Ring
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