{"title":"Witching Hour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWitching Hour started with a wrong turn in a graveyard and too much time looking at Arthur Rackham illustrations. His work has that quality of the world being slightly wrong. Roots like fingers. Light from the wrong direction. I wanted to find that in metal. These are the pieces that came out of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"skull-hoop-earring","title":"Skull Hoop Earring","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA single sterling silver hoop with a small cast skull hanging from it. The skull is oxidised and the hoop is polished, which gives it a lovely texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSold as a single earring. Wear it alone or pair it with a plain hoop on the other ear. Stack it with other pieces in a multiple piercing. It works either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIf this piece is out of stock it can be made to order. Allow three weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHallmarked at the London Assay Office.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virginia Allan","offers":[{"title":"One size \/ London Assay Office","offer_id":52939368988938,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3602\/4842\/files\/IMG_2761_5b4111d3-5a9a-46d1-8234-4ddbce4fa531.jpg?v=1777213221"},{"product_id":"skull-necklace","title":"Silver Skull Necklace","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA cast sterling silver skull on a fine silver chain. 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Allow three weeks.\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\u003cstrong\u003eSterling silver · Hallmarked at the London Assay Office\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virginia Allan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52939369545994,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3602\/4842\/files\/IMG_2763_f223e8cf-d294-41b1-a6c4-bc9ffd8ea721.jpg?v=1777213406"},{"product_id":"gold-skull-necklace","title":"Silver Skull Drop Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eCast sterling silver skulls onto long hand-formed drop wires.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThese skulls hang face-forward and sway as you wear them.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe wire is hammered flat – a unique fitting not a standard one, but an integral part of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntricately detailed enough to be read from across a room yet small enough for everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this piece is unavailable it can be custom-made, which will take three weeks.\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\u003cstrong\u003eSterling silver · Hallmarked at the London Assay Office\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virginia Allan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52939370529034,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3602\/4842\/files\/IMG_2773_8a514f2a-c09a-4b55-8d6c-4ddc812b2428.jpg?v=1777213784"},{"product_id":"gold-skull-drop-earrings","title":"Gold Skull Drop Earrings","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe same skull drop earring as the silver version, cast in 9ct yellow gold. The drop wire is hand-formed gold, hammered flat. The skulls hang face-forward and move as you wear them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIf this piece is out of stock it can be made to order. Allow three weeks.\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\u003e9ct yellow gold · 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":52939372101898,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3602\/4842\/files\/IMG_2775_258c1149-0c52-4acd-be84-123204878b8c.jpg?v=1777213869"},{"product_id":"bite-ring","title":"Bite Ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA sterling silver ring with a pair of lips in deep red enamel, applied by hand. 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Allow three weeks.\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\u003cstrong\u003eSterling silver · Hand-applied enamel · 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":52939373052170,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3602\/4842\/files\/IMG_2777_6c345716-a318-4402-abbb-bd56ff8deaf1.jpg?v=1777213975"},{"product_id":"gold-skull-ring","title":"Gold Skull Ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA small cast skull in 9ct yellow gold sitting on a fine gold band. 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Allow three weeks.\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\u003e9ct yellow gold · 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":52939392581898,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3602\/4842\/files\/IMG_2771_02254dc0-1e4d-4dde-bd51-1c041865d259.jpg?v=1777216410"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3602\/4842\/collections\/040c12e5-fa7b-483d-a039-e6e7db06453f.jpg?v=1780670801","url":"https:\/\/virginiaallan.com\/collections\/witching-hour-1.oembed","provider":"Virginia Allan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}