{"title":"Cast Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eLost-wax cast in solid sterling silver, finished by hand and hallmarked at the London Assay Office. Earrings, cuffs, bracelets and necklaces, some with stones. Made in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLost-wax casting is one of the oldest methods of making jewellery - molten silver poured into a mould formed from a wax original, then finished by hand. Every piece in this collection carries the marks of that process: slight texture, weight, and a surface that improves with wear. Nothing is hollow, nothing is plated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade silver jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e with real substance to it - cast rather than stamped, finished rather than mass-produced - this is the collection. All pieces are hallmarked at the London Assay Office, confirming the silver content independently.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"double-bangle","title":"Double Bangle, handmade Sterling Silver Bracelet","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTwo sterling silver bangles, linked by a single silver ring so they move together on the wrist. The surface is oxidised and textured and deliberately uneven. The finish comes from making it by hand rather than casting it smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach bangle is forged from solid sterling silver and hallmarked at the London Assay Office. The linking ring means they sit together without sliding apart, but there's enough movement between them that they catch the light differently as you wear them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCircumference: 20cm each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/virginiaallan.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact me \u003c\/a\u003efor questions, bespoke and timings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e_____________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterling silver · Hallmarked at the London Assay Office · Sold as a set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e_____________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virginia Allan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52929765572874,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3602\/4842\/files\/solid_silver_double_bangle.jpg?v=1789047158"},{"product_id":"dot-cuff","title":"Mens Dot Cuff, Handmade Sterling Silver Bracelet","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA solid sterling silver cuff, heavy in the hand and on the wrist. Fifteen evenly spaced circular dots run around the surface, each is pressed in and a detail that catches shadow rather than light.\u003cbr\u003eForged from a substantial heavy gauge of sterling silver. The Dot Cuff will patina with time and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHallmark is stamped on the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOne size, open cuff. As this pieces is made to order, specify your wrist size or ask for small medium or large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow three weeks to be made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/virginiaallan.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact me \u003c\/a\u003efor questions, bespoke and timings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e___________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterling silver · Hallmarked at the London Assay Office\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e___________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virginia Allan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52939323441418,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3602\/4842\/files\/mens_solid_silver_cuff_bracelet.jpg?v=1789047133"},{"product_id":"hammered-silver-hoop-earrings","title":"Hammered Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings. Handmade","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFlat hammered sterling silver hoops with a stud fitting. The profile is wide and irregular - each facet catches light at a different angle as you move. Not perfectly round, which is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMade from solid sterling silver sheet, hammered by hand and formed into a hoop. They sit flat against the ear and are light enough to wear all day despite their size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAvailable in small, medium and large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf this piece is out of stock it can be made to order. Allow three weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/virginiaallan.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact me \u003c\/a\u003efor questions, bespoke and timings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterling silver · Hallmarked at the London Assay Office\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e____________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virginia Allan","offers":[{"title":"Small \/ London Assay Office","offer_id":52939326882058,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ London Assay Office","offer_id":52939326914826,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ London Assay Office","offer_id":52939326947594,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3602\/4842\/files\/solid_silver_hammered_hoop_earrings.jpg?v=1789047108"},{"product_id":"three-setting-ring","title":"The Coastal Ring, Handmade Sterling Silver Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe coastal ring in sterling silver, with four graduated bezel forms across the front. Oxidised for depth and patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize R½. If this piece is out of stock it can be made to order — allow three weeks. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/virginiaallan.com\/pages\/ring-sizing\"\u003eNot sure of your size? See the size guide.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/virginiaallan.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact me \u003c\/a\u003efor questions, bespoke and timings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterling silver · Oxidised finish · Hallmarked at the London Assay Office\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virginia Allan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52939375739146,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3602\/4842\/files\/Handmade_sterling_silver_gemstone_Coastal_Ring_by_Virginia_Allan.jpg?v=1789046905"},{"product_id":"the-warning-silver-dagger-pendant","title":"Sapphire and Silver Cross Necklace: The Warning","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large, heavy sterling silver dagger pendant on a fine silver chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is engraved \u003cstrong\u003eTHERE WOULD BE DANGER\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe words come from Thomas Hardy's \u003cem\u003eTess of the D'Urbervilles\u003c\/em\u003e. Tess has just returned home. She is seventeen. She turns on her mother and asks why no one told her:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"O mother, my mother!\" cried the agonized girl, turning passionately upon her parent as if her poor heart would break. \"How could I be expected to know? I was a child when I left this house four months ago. Why didn't you tell me there was danger in men-folk? Why didn't you warn me?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNobody did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the top, a sunburst in relief above a cross guard. At the centre, an antique yellow sapphire set in a heart. As this is an antique stone, it shows signs of wear that come with its age and add to its history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blade tapers to a point. Three small dots mark the lower shaft. Black spinels are the edges of the cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 4-5 inches. Hallmarked at the London Assay Office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this piece is out of stock it can be commissioned. Allow six weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterling silver · Antique yellow sapphire · Hallmarked at the London Assay Office\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSapphire is the September birthstone. An antique stone for a meaningful date.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virginia Allan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52939383079178,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3602\/4842\/files\/silver_and_sapphire_cross_necklace.jpg?v=1789046856"},{"product_id":"double-bangle-copy","title":"Hammered Bangle, Handmade Sterling Silver Bangle","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSterling silver hammered bangle,The surface is textured and deliberately uneven. It's the kind of finish that comes from making something by hand rather than casting it smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe hammered bangle is forged from solid sterling silver and hallmarked at the London Assay Office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSize: circumference 21cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/virginiaallan.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact me \u003c\/a\u003efor questions, bespoke and timings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e_____________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterling silver · Hallmarked at the London Assay Office\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e_____________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virginia Allan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52947749732618,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3602\/4842\/files\/silver_hammered_bangle.jpg?v=1789046623"},{"product_id":"july-birthstone-ring-ruby","title":"July Birthstone Ring, Ruby","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handmade hammered silver band, gypsy set with a small faceted ruby. The classic July birthstone. Rich red, vivid, and the colour of vitality itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eMade to order. This design is shown with a loose stone, set here to give you a true sense of its colour. Yours will be made once you order, in the same gypsy setting, ready in two weeks and hallmarked at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/virginiaallan.com\/blogs\/notes-on-making\/what-happens-at-the-assay-office\" title=\"What happens at the assay office?\"\u003eLondon Assay Office.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the gem\u003c\/strong\u003e Passion, vitality, courage. Ruby is the most prized of the red stones and has been worn by royalty for centuries. The colour is unmistakable, deep red with a slight blue undertone in the finest stones. read about it \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/virginiaallan.com\/blogs\/notes-on-making\/ruby-july-birthstone\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver band, hand hammered for a soft texture and gentle catch of light. Approximately 5mm wide, 1mm thick. Set with a faceted natural ruby, approximately 3mm. Stones are individually selected and may vary in tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e Each ring is made to your size. Please leave your UK ring size at checkout, or message me if you forget. If you are unsure, take a ring you already wear comfortably to a high street jeweller. Most will measure it for free in a couple of minutes. You can also order a plastic ring sizer online for a few pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarking\u003c\/strong\u003e Hallmarked at the London Assay Office, the oldest assay office in the UK. The leopard's head mark has been struck on London silver since 1300. Even where the weight falls below the legal hallmarking threshold, I send these pieces for assay because the mark is part of what I want every customer to receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by hand in England\u003c\/strong\u003e Each ring is made one at a time in my studio in England. No two are identical. The hammered surface picks up its own pattern of marks as it is worked, so yours will be uniquely yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear it. Sterling silver develops a soft patina over time which only adds to the character. A polishing cloth restores the shine in seconds. Avoid chlorinated water and harsh cleaning products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGift wrapping\u003c\/strong\u003e Every ring arrives in a small recycled gift box with tissue and a hand tied sleeve, ready to give. Add a note at checkout if you would like a message included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLead time\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIf you need it sooner for a birthday or gift date, message me before ordering and I will do my best to work to your deadline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/virginiaallan.com\/collections\/twelve-months\/birthstones\" title=\"Birthsone ring collection\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee the rest of the collection - one ring for every month\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Virginia Allan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53011813269770,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3602\/4842\/files\/IMG_3384.jpg?v=1778593286"},{"product_id":"june-birthstone-ring-moonstone","title":"June Birthstone Ring, Moonstone","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handmade hammered silver band, gypsy set with a small moonstone. The classic June birthstone - pale, luminous, and shifting in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand in England and hallmarked at the London Assay Office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ring photographed shows the design and finish. Your ring will be made to order with a moonstone set in the same gypsy setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handmade hammered silver band, gypsy set with a small moonstone. The classic June birthstone - pale, luminous, and shifting in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand in England and hallmarked at the London Assay Office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ring photographed shows the design and finish. Your ring will be made to order with a moonstone set in the same gypsy setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE GEM\u003c\/strong\u003e. Intuition, feminine energy, new beginnings. Named for the soft glow that shifts across its surface as it catches light. June's traditional pearl alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sterling silver band, hand hammered for a soft texture and gentle catch of light. Approximately 5mm wide, 1mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each ring is made to your size. Please leave your UK ring size at checkout, or message me if you forget. If you are unsure, take a ring you already wear comfortably to a high street jeweller. Most will measure it for free in a couple of minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHALLMARKING\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hallmarked at the London Assay Office, the oldest assay office in the UK. The leopard's head mark has been struck on London silver since 1300. Even where the weight falls below the legal threshold, I send these pieces for assay because the mark is part of what I want every customer to receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMADE BY HAND IN ENGLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each ring is made one at a time in my studio. No two are identical. The hammered surface picks up its own pattern of marks as it is worked, so yours will be uniquely yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e. Wear it. Sterling silver develops a soft patina over time which only adds to the character. If you'd prefer it bright, a polishing cloth restores the shine in seconds. 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You set the length to your own wrist with a knot. I use a cinch but go with whichever knot you favour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thing is, most hook bracelets are cast in volume and plated to pass as silver. They are cheap and won't last, so I made one that will last a lifetime. The metal is solid silver through to the core. What you see is what it is made from, and its unique to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle it on it's own, with a cuff or beaded bracelet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish hook bracelets are good gifts for men who fish, or just have style. These guys are notoriously tricky to buy for and with this, they get an item thats handmade, high quality and they can wear it everyday. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make this, I design shape and file by hand, have the silver cast, then it's sent to the London Assay Office to be hallmarked. When it comes back, I then finish the details at my bench. That takes about three weeks, but if you need it in a hurry, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/virginiaallan.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"contact Virginia Allan\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/virginiaallan.com\/pages\/the-hook\" title=\"The Hook, fishing hook mens bracelet\"\u003eLearn more about the Hook, how to tie the knot and style it. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virginia Allan","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":53603049734410,"sku":"FHB-BLK","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":53603049931018,"sku":"FHB-PUR","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray","offer_id":53603049963786,"sku":"FHB-GRY","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy","offer_id":53603049996554,"sku":"FHB-NVY","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":53603050094858,"sku":"FHB-ORG","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Army Green","offer_id":53603072082186,"sku":"FHB-AGR","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Royal Blue","offer_id":53603072114954,"sku":"FHB-RBL","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tan","offer_id":53603072147722,"sku":"FHB-TAN","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Khaki","offer_id":53603072180490,"sku":"FHB-KHK","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Neon Green","offer_id":53603072213258,"sku":"FHB-NGR","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Neon Yellow","offer_id":53603072246026,"sku":"FHB-NYL","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Neon Pink","offer_id":53603072278794,"sku":"FHB-NPK","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3602\/4842\/files\/The_Hook.jpg?v=1789046339"},{"product_id":"august-birthstone-ring-peridot","title":"August Birthstone Ring, Peridot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handmade hammered silver band, gypsy set with a small faceted peridot. The classic August birthstone. \u003cspan\u003efresh, sunlit, and unmistakably summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade to order. This design is shown with a loose stone, set here to give you a true sense of its colour. Yours will be made once you order, in the same gypsy setting, ready in two weeks and hallmarked at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/virginiaallan.com\/blogs\/notes-on-making\/what-happens-at-the-assay-office\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLondon Assay Office.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeridot\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cspan\u003eLight, warmth, healing. Peridot is one of the few gems that comes in only one colour - a fresh yellow-green. The Egyptians called it the gem of the sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecification\u003c\/b\u003e Sterling silver band, hand hammered for a soft texture and gentle catch of light. 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Even where the weight falls below the legal hallmarking threshold, I send these pieces for assay because the mark is part of what I want every customer to receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade by hand in England\u003c\/b\u003e Each ring is made one at a time in my studio in England. No two are identical. The hammered surface picks up its own pattern of marks as it is worked, so yours will be uniquely yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare\u003c\/b\u003e Wear it. Sterling silver develops a soft patina over time which only adds to the character. A polishing cloth restores the shine in seconds. Avoid chlorinated water and harsh cleaning products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGift wrapping\u003c\/b\u003e Every ring arrives in a small recycled gift box with tissue and a hand tied sleeve, ready to give. 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This design is shown with a loose stone, set here to give you a true sense of its colour. Yours will be made once you order, in the same gypsy setting, ready in two weeks and hallmarked at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/virginiaallan.com\/blogs\/notes-on-making\/what-happens-at-the-assay-office\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLondon Assay Office.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpal\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cspan\u003ePerhaps due to their dynamic appearance, opals are associated with light and magic. They have been credited with healing properties, especially for the eyes. Some believed that opals could even make the wearer invisible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecification\u003c\/b\u003e Sterling silver band, hand hammered for a soft texture and gentle catch of light. Approximately 5mm wide, 1mm thick. Set with a faceted natural Opal, approximately 3mm. 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