Founder John Hardy first asked Head Designer Guy Bedarida to create a special piece to offer as a gift to his wife in 2002. Soon, it became a regular tradition, with Guy designing exquisite pieces for John Hardy's wife until others began asking for their own pieces.

Each piece is entirely unique, designed around a special shell or unusual stone found on Bedarida’s world travels and then embellished to maximum beauty. Bedarida often plays matchmaker with the pieces, pairing them with the appropriate owner when making personal appearances in stores.