Quick Answer

Choose Valentine's Specimen 6 if you prefer a lighter, hammered halo design with a small copper heart and want chain length options. Choose Specimen 13 if you love a bolder, oxidised disk with a raised copper heart between bones and are a size U.

Design and Materials

Both rings are one-of-a-kind sterling silver pieces from the Valentine's collection, but they tell different stories. Specimen 6 features a simplistic hammered halo with a small copper heart, giving it a delicate, textured look. Specimen 13 is a simplistic sterling silver disk with a raised copper heart held between a trio of bones, finished with an oxidised surface for a darker, more gothic feel.

The copper elements on both rings are placed so they shouldn't touch your skin, reducing the chance of the natural chemical reaction that can temporarily mark skin green. This makes both pieces more comfortable for everyday wear, even for those with sensitive skin.

Fit and Sizing

Sizing is a key difference. Specimen 13 is only available in size U, which is a larger ring size. If that's not your size, Specimen 6 is the clear choice, as it offers chain length options (18" or 20") for the included curb chain, though the ring itself may have more sizing flexibility. Always check your ring size before committing to a one-of-a-kind piece.

Since both are unique specimens, there's only one of each. If the size or design speaks to you, it's best to act quickly.

Trade-Offs at a Glance

  • Design Preference: If you want a softer, hammered halo with a tiny heart, choose Specimen 6. If you prefer a bold, oxidised disk with bones, choose Specimen 13. Your style direction—delicate vs. gothic—decides this trade-off.
  • Sizing Flexibility: Specimen 13 is only available in size U, so if that's not your size, Specimen 6 is the only option. Specimen 6 offers chain length choices, which may suit different wearing preferences. Check your ring size first; if you're not a U, Specimen 6 is your pick.
  • Copper Safety: Both rings have copper elements placed to avoid skin contact, so you can wear either without worrying about green marks. Skin safety is equal—no trade-off here.

Product Facts

  • Valentine’s – Specimen 6 – SOLD: Specimen 6 is a simplistic sterling silver hammered halo with a small copper heart, available on an 18" or 20" sterling silver diamond cut curb chain. The hammered texture and small heart give it a subtle, romantic look, and the chain options let you wear it at your preferred length.

    Valentine’s – Specimen 6 – SOLD

    Valentine’s – Specimen 6 – SOLD

  • Valentine’s – Specimen 13 – SOLD: Specimen 13 is a simplistic sterling silver disk with a raised copper heart between a trio of bones, oxidised as always, and is size U only. The oxidised finish and bone motif create a darker, edgier aesthetic, but the fixed size U means it's only suitable for those who wear that larger size.

    Valentine’s – Specimen 13 – SOLD

    Valentine’s – Specimen 13 – SOLD

Which One Fits You?

Best for

  • Those who prefer a delicate, hammered halo design with a small copper heart and want chain length options.
  • Those who love a bold, oxidised gothic look and wear a size U ring.

Not for

  • Specimen 13 is not for those who don't wear a size U or prefer a lighter, less oxidised aesthetic.
  • Specimen 6 may not satisfy those seeking a darker, bone-themed statement piece.