{"title":"Witching Hour","description":"\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is dark jewellery made for people who don't want to be subtle about it. Skull rings in sterling silver and gold. Gothic pendants. Statement pieces with real weight to them, hammered and cast by hand in my studio on the south coast of England. Each piece hallmarked at the London Assay Office.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for \u003cstrong\u003egothic jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eskull jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e, or something with a bit of edge that's still made properly — this is the collection. Nothing mass-produced, nothing plated. Just handcrafted silver and gold with a dark streak running through it.\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. The chain threads directly through the skull so it sits face-forward at the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSmall enough to wear every day. Detailed enough that people notice it up close.\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\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. The lips are parted, teeth showing, the lower lip caught mid-bite. The enamel is fired rather than painted - it's part of the metal, not sitting on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSize O.\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 in any size. 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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As this in 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 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eApproximately 4–5 inches. Hallmarked at the London Assay Office.\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 commissioned. Allow six 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\u003eSterling silver · Antique yellow sapphire · 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":52939383079178,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3602\/4842\/files\/IMG_2789_90d6e01b-6931-4dcf-8d84-dfc7f7349274.jpg?v=1777214940"},{"product_id":"skull-bead-necklace","title":"Freshwater Pearl and Sterling Silver Skull Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eFreshwater pearls, agate, and a sterling silver skull. 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Same piece, completely different character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf this piece is out of stock it can be made to order — allow three weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9ct yellow gold · Hallmarked at the London Assay Office\u003c\/strong\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.oembed","provider":"Virginia Allan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}