I purchased this as my first collar after my partner expressed interest in working towards training me a collared submissive. I chose it since it is not intimidating looking and I like the look of the red inlaid hearts.

The Hearts leather collar by PHS International is made out of smooth black leather with red leather heart and dot inlays, it is accented with red top stitching. The collar is backed in suede which makes it very comfortable for long term wear. It has a silver ring in the center front that is perfect to connect a leash or tag with your Dom's info on it. It fastens with a silver non-locking buckle. The material that the metal components are made out of are not listed so I would tread with caution if you are sensitive to some metals.

The collar will fit a variety of sizes due to the number of sizing holes it has. It fits my plus size neck with room to spare. I would not recommend it for a neck over 17-18 inches though or you might have to punch additional holes. The collar is somewhat narrow at under one inch in diameter which allows for a full range of movement.

For cleaning just wipe it down with a moist cloth, it would also be a good idea to clean it with some leather conditioner every once in a while to keep it supple.

The packaging is a simple clear plastic clam-shell with a glossy paper backing that shows two different models of collars that the brand offers. Once the paper is removed the packaging can easily be recycled or kept for storage.

One of the best things about this collar is that it is part of a matching set which includes wrist and ankle restraints and a flogger, all of which are carried by Eden.