Hardy Brothers

Hardy Brothers is an Australian fine jeweller founded in Sydney in 1853 by English jeweller John Hardy. Now owned by Wallace Bishop and headquartered in Brisbane, it sells fine jewellery, luxury watches and giftware and holds a Royal Warrant first granted in 1929.

What is Hardy Brothers?

Hardy Brothers is one of Australia's oldest fine jewellery and watch houses. It is described as the only Australian jewellery business to hold a Royal Warrant, granted by King George V in 1929.

History

John Hardy, from a family of English watch and clockmakers, arrived in Sydney in 1853 and set up selling jewellery and watches. The business later moved to Hunter Street, its home for around 80 years, opened in Brisbane in 1894, became a limited company in 1907 and added a Melbourne branch in 1918. After a period under Qintex, it was acquired in 1997 by the family owned jeweller Wallace Bishop.

Products and positioning

The house sells engagement rings, wedding bands and fine jewellery collections such as Quintessential, Tennis and Signature 1853, alongside high jewellery Vault pieces and Argyle pink diamonds. It also offers bespoke design and repairs, plus giftware.

Its timepiece offer includes brands such as Breitling, Bell & Ross, Baume et Mercier, Bremont, Oris, Louis Moinet and Speake Marin.

Distribution

• Brisbane, Edward Street
• Sydney, Castlereagh Street
• Melbourne, Collins Street
• Perth, Raine Square, and Gold Coast, Pacific Fair

Why it matters

With more than 170 years of trading, Hardy Brothers is a heritage anchor of Australian luxury retail.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns Hardy Brothers?

Hardy Brothers has been owned since 1997 by Wallace Bishop, a family owned Australian jewellery company.

When was Hardy Brothers founded?

Hardy Brothers was founded in Sydney in 1853 by English jeweller John Hardy.

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