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Dynamis 18K Gold Kraken Octopus Ring Review

The Kraken Octopus Ring from Dynamis Jewelry is an 18K Yellow Gold ring with a three-dimensional octopus, listed at $6,500 in sizes 8 to 12. The listing gives 21-23 g for US Sizes 5-10, so it suits a buyer who wants an animal motif and accepts a weight range.

4.0Editorial rating: 4.0 out of 5Editorial rating · research-basedUpdated November 7, 2026
$6,500Price checked November 7, 2026
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Our verdict

This ring suits someone who wants an animal-motif piece with sculpted tentacles and a stated weight range, in size 8 to 12. Anyone who needs a single weight, a listed width, or a stated weight for size 11 or 12 should look elsewhere. The main caveat is that 21-23 g is given for US Sizes 5-10, so the weight of your own size may not be stated.

Best for
Anyone in size 8 to 12 who wants a sculpted octopus ring and accepts a weight range.
Skip if
You need a weight stated for size 11 or 12, or a listed band width.

Kraken is a sea creature of Scandinavian maritime folklore, the listing says, and this ring turns it into a three-dimensional octopus with sculpted tentacles that wrap around the finger. The listing says the ring is solid 18K Yellow Gold, finished in high polish. The price is $6,500 for each of five sizes, 8 to 12, and the weight is given as 21-23 g for US Sizes 5-10. The listing describes the ring as crafted to order.

Specifications

SpecPage says
MetalSolid 18K Yellow Gold
FinishHigh Polish
Ring sizes8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Weight21-23 g (US Sizes 5-10)
DesignSculptural Octopus with Intricate Tentacle Detailing

Options and pricing

Ring size is the only option: 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12, five variants at $6,500 each, so the price does not change with size. The listing gives the weight as 21-23 g for US Sizes 5-10 and cautions that weight may vary with ring size. Because that range is named for US Sizes 5-10, sizes 11 and 12 fall outside it, and the listing does not give a weight for each size.

How it compares

The King - 18K Gold Lion Ring has the same $6,500 price and the same sizes, 8 to 12, and lists 22 g, a single figure rather than a range. The Memento Mori - 18K Gold Skull Ring is $8,500 with sizes 8 to 14 and 32 g, and the 18K Gold Lion Signet Ring is $7,500 with sizes 9 to 12 and no weight.

Shipping and processing

  • Processing. The store's shipping policy page says to allow 1-3 business days to process an order once payment is confirmed, or 2-4 business days during sales and holiday peaks, and that some products are made to order only, taking 4-6 weeks of processing on average before they ship (checked 2026-11-07).
  • This product page says: "Please allow 1-2 weeks for production".
  • Delivery. The same page gives average shipping times of 1-5 business days within Canada (Canada Post), 1-5 business days across North America (DHL) and 5-7 business days for international tracked shipments, which it says exclude weekends and holidays. It says tracking activates once the parcel has been scanned at the sorting facility and that crossing the border from Canada can take two days.
  • Duties and taxes. The shipping policy says "Customs taxes, duties or import charges are included." The refund policy says "The return shipping costs as well as duties and taxes (if apply) are the customer's responsibility." Both are quoted as written.

Returns and warranty

  • Returns. The store's refund policy page gives 14 days after receiving the item to request a return. The item must be in the condition received, unworn or unused, in its original packaging and in sellable condition, with the receipt or proof of purchase. Contact the store first: items sent back without a return request are not accepted. An approved refund goes to the original payment method, but items bought on sale are refunded as store credit (an e-gift card) only (checked 2026-11-07).
  • Not returnable. The same page says custom products, such as special orders or personalized items, and final sale items cannot be returned. Cancelling an order costs a 7% fee, and the store asks to be contacted within 24 hours of ordering. For exchanges it says the fastest route is to return the item and, once the return is accepted, buy the new one separately. It asks buyers to inspect an order on arrival and to contact the store at once about a defective, damaged or wrong item.
  • This listing. The product page says: "Each ring is individually made to order and considered final sale". The refund policy says it cannot accept returns on final sale items.
  • Ring size. The policy pages describe no resizing service; the only mention is a customer testimonial on the About page. The refund policy treats an exchange as a return followed by a new purchase, and the warranty page says third-party resizing voids the warranty, so confirm the size before you order.
  • Warranty. The store's lifetime warranty page covers manufacturing defects and material failures for the lifetime of the original purchaser, starting at the purchase date: for example loose, damaged or missing stones, broken chains, snapped bracelet strands and malfunctioning clasps or hinges, when caused by a manufacturing defect (checked 2026-11-07). Every claim is reviewed case by case and must be approved.
  • Not covered. The page lists lost or stolen items; scratches, dents and general wear; tarnishing, oxidization and discoloration; damage from chemicals, moisture, chlorine, perfumes, lotions or cleaning solutions; accidents, misuse or improper storage; third-party repairs, alterations, resizing or cleaning; resold items and items from unauthorized sellers; and "Sample sale, clearance, or final sale items, unless otherwise stated".
  • Claims. A claim needs your name, current address, order number or proof of purchase, a description, two clear photos, one photo of the item beside a handwritten note with the order number and, where movement is involved, a video of up to 10 seconds. If a claim is approved the store may repair or replace the piece or issue store credit at its discretion, and it may issue store credit equal to the original value if the piece is no longer available. It offers no rainchecks for discontinued or out-of-stock items.
  • This listing. The product page says: "Each ring is individually made to order and considered final sale", and the warranty page lists final sale items as not covered unless otherwise stated. The pages do not say whether the lifetime warranty applies to this piece.

Care and custom orders

  • Care. The FAQ says to use the provided Dynamis polishing cloth to clean the silver or gold areas gently, mild diluted soap with warm water for deeper cleaning, and to dry the piece thoroughly before storing it. It advises avoiding prolonged exposure to moisture, perfumes, lotions, chlorine and harsh chemicals (checked 2026-11-07).
  • In the box. The FAQ says every Dynamis order arrives in signature Dynamis packaging and includes a polishing cloth.
  • Gold and custom orders. This listing is an 18K gold product page priced at $6,500. The custom orders page says custom orders start from $2,500 and that an existing Dynamis product made in gold counts as a custom order. Neither page says whether this listing is handled as a custom order, so ask before you buy (checked 2026-11-07).

Before you buy

Dynamis Jewelry says it is a family-owned brand based in Canada, run by a husband-and-wife team, Stepan and Yuliia. Its About page says the business grew from Stepan's work as a jeweller, that it specializes in solid 925 sterling silver and gold, inspired by faith, and that many pieces are produced in limited quantities. The FAQ says the pieces are not mass produced, and the About page says the name comes from the Greek word dynamis, meaning strength, power, fortitude and the ability to overcome (checked 2026-11-07).

Two points on the store's own pages disagree. The refund policy gives [email protected] for starting a return, while the FAQ gives [email protected], so check the address before you write. And the warranty page covers items bought from Dynamis Jewelry "or an authorized Dynamis Jewelry retailer", while the FAQ says authentic Dynamis Jewelry is sold only through the official website and official Dynamis channels and asks buyers to purchase directly from the store.

We have not read any independent review of this piece or of the store. The five-star testimonials on the About page are the store's own selection and were not verified.

What we liked

  • The listing gives a weight range, 21-23 g, and names the US Sizes 5-10 it applies to
  • The design is specific: a three-dimensional octopus with sculpted tentacles that wrap around the finger
  • Sizes 8 to 12 all cost $6,500, so the price does not depend on size
  • The karat appears in the listing as 18K Yellow Gold, and the listing says the metal is solid

Worth noting

  • The 21-23 g range is stated for US Sizes 5-10 only, so sizes 11 and 12 have no stated weight
  • The weight is a range, not a figure per size, and the listing says it may vary with ring size
  • The listing says nothing about the ring's width

Questions before you buy

What does the Kraken ring show?

A three-dimensional octopus with sculpted tentacles that wrap around the finger. The listing says it is inspired by the Kraken, a sea creature of Scandinavian maritime folklore, and names the design as a sculptural octopus with intricate tentacle detailing.

How much does the Kraken ring weigh?

The listing gives an approximate 21-23 g for US Sizes 5-10 and says weight may vary with ring size. The sizes offered run from 8 to 12, so it gives no weight for sizes 11 and 12.

What is the Kraken ring made of?

The listing says the metal is solid 18K Yellow Gold and the finish is high polish.

Can I return it if I change my mind?

Not if it is final sale. The product page says: "Each ring is individually made to order and considered final sale", and the refund policy says final sale items cannot be returned. Check the page before you pay.

How long until it ships?

The shipping policy says an order is processed in 1-3 business days after payment (2-4 in sales and holiday peaks), then takes on average 1-5 business days within Canada or North America or 5-7 business days internationally; some products are made to order and take 4-6 weeks of processing on average. This product page says: "Please allow 1-2 weeks for production".

Does the lifetime warranty cover a final sale piece?

The warranty page lists "Sample sale, clearance, or final sale items, unless otherwise stated" as not covered, and this product page says final sale. The pages do not say if the warranty applies here, so ask the store before you buy.

Can the ring size be changed after I order?

The policy pages describe no resizing service. The refund policy treats an exchange as a return followed by a new purchase, and the warranty page says third-party resizing voids the warranty, so confirm the size before you order.

Is this gold piece a custom order?

The custom orders page says custom orders start from $2,500 and that an existing Dynamis product made in gold counts as a custom order. This is a regular product page priced at $6,500 that says it is made to order, and the pages do not say how it is treated, so ask the store.

Sources & verification

What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.

From the store

  • 18K Gold Kraken Octopus Ring product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead November 7, 2026
  • Dynamis Jewelry shipping policyProcessing 1-3 business days, made-to-order pieces 4-6 weeks, shipping times by region, customs taxes and duties includedRead November 7, 2026
  • Dynamis Jewelry refund policy14-day returns, return costs and duties on the buyer, final sale and custom items not returnable, 7% cancellation feeRead November 7, 2026
  • Dynamis Jewelry lifetime warranty pageWhat the lifetime warranty covers and excludes, how to claim, repair, replace or store credit at the store's discretionRead November 7, 2026
  • Dynamis Jewelry FAQReturns contact, care and tarnish, 925 sterling silver, official-site-only sales, custom orders and gold, warranty summaryRead November 7, 2026
  • About Dynamis JewelryThe family behind the store, solid 925 sterling silver and gold, limited production; its testimonials are the store's ownRead November 7, 2026
  • Dynamis Jewelry custom orders pageCustom orders from $2,500, gold versions of existing pieces count as custom, final sale once production beginsRead November 7, 2026

What we couldn’t verify

  • The listing gives the weight as 21-23 g for US Sizes 5-10 only, with none for sizes 11 and 12, and it gives no width.
  • Nothing on the page lets us check the 18K Yellow Gold karat or the resilience and courage the listing attaches to the Kraken.
  • We have not read any independent review of this piece or of the store; the testimonials on the store's About page are its own and were not verified.
  • The refund policy gives [email protected] for returns while the FAQ gives [email protected]; we could not tell which one is current.
  • The warranty page covers items bought from Dynamis Jewelry "or an authorized Dynamis Jewelry retailer"; the FAQ says the pieces are sold only on the official website and official channels.
  • The custom orders page treats gold versions of existing pieces as custom orders from $2,500; this gold listing is a regular product page priced at $6,500, so we could not tell whether custom-order terms apply.
  • The warranty page excludes final sale items "unless otherwise stated"; this listing says it is final sale, and we could not tell whether the warranty applies.

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