Every holiday season at Sundance, our employees take time to help those in need. From donating clothing and gift items to local charities, to giving our time at nursing homes, the people at our company are always looking to lend a hand.

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Sundance Artisan, Polly Hart's jewelry has a modern edge but contains an aesthetic that clearly values the past. Her artistic roots go back at least as far as her great-grandfather, a furniture maker whose creativity has permeated several generations.

Joyful. Spiritual. Unique. Empowering. These are words that describe both the designer and her jewelry. Sundance Artisan Melissa Joy Manning's education in art history, design, sculpture and silver-smithing make her uniquely suited to her work as a jewelry creator.

Sundance artisan Ruth Tomlinson is renowned for meticulously handcrafted, luxury fine jewelry with an ethereal, otherworldly appeal - eclectic, intricate, rare and precious. Ruth employs inventive techniques to ensure that originality prevails in each new collection.

Her newest pieces of jewelry evoke natural wonders. Her Revelry Earrings and Revelry Ring contain trios of twinkling jewels inspired by stories of forgotten underwater worlds, enchanting seascapes, abundant coral gardens and hidden nautical treasures. Crystal clear aquamarines are nestled among clusters of golden granules and sparkling white diamonds, like reflections of the summer sea gently frothing with waves catching rays of sunlight.

Each jewel is made entirely by hand in her central London studio where her small team is based. Each gemstone is individually sourced and selected for its own unique character. The collections take on a personal approach and demonstrate sensitivity to the value and history of gemstones that often contain a secret treasure or story.

“To me, working with such precious materials is a privilege. Each piece of jewelry should be unique, like each of us, and this is how I like the jewelry to make people feel," Ruth says about being a jeweler, "I hope to evoke a sense of wonder around the work; a modern British classic of the future, handcrafted and ready to be filled with its own story – throughout our lifetime and for generations to come.”

When the Sundance artisan known only as Buffalo created this dragonfly necklace, he tapped into a rich history of symbolism behind a most fascinating insect.

Mother's Day is just around the corner. With a multitude of ways to show mom some love, it's easy to forget the true meaning of the day dedicated to celebrating mom. Sundance artisan Jes MaHarry explains what being a mother means to her and how it effects her life and work. Watch the full video and shop her charms for mom here.

Our photo crew has been fortunate enough to shoot Sundance models in many inspiring locations over the years. But our first-ever visit to Guatemala for the Spring Catalog was truly special. Here in the delightful mountain town of Antigua, we were treated to the local tradition of colorfully decorated alfombras.