SPECIFICATIONS
| Article | K-0494-L |
| Material | 925 Sterling Silver |
| Availability | Made to order · ~2 weeks |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Finish | Living Silver |
| Technique | Wax model, 925 silver, hand finishing |
| Production | Handmade in Bali, Indonesia |
| World | CODEX |
| Family | BLADE |
| Size Guide | Ear cuff sizing guide → |
| Shipping | Carrier rates, one exchange within 14 days |
| Care | Wipe with a soft cloth after wearing. Remove before water or chemicals |
THE STORY OF THIS PIECE
The second form of the brand — a CNC aesthetic in silver. BLADE began with a chain link: even planes, as if cut from sheet material. From links like these grew the brand’s first massive bracelet; the BLADE form lives in bracelets, chains, chokers, a pin, an earring and an ear cuff.
Read the BLADE form story→EXPLORE STRUGA
BLADE link form scaled into an ear cuff — flat facets, sharp edges, the same modular DNA as BLADE bracelets at the height of the ear.
A wax model, a silicone form, 925 silver, and hand finishing. The BLADE signature is the chain link split and reassembled on copper pins in the bracelet line; translated to the ear, it becomes a compact architectural frame with the same flat planes. Living Silver finish — recesses darken with time, raised planes stay bright.
Largest of three sizes. For anyone who wants BLADE's industrial language on the ear — no piercing required. The cuff is $160 and weighs 3.8 grams in 925 silver. It is made to order in about two weeks when the size is not in stock.
925 sterling silver, no rhodium plating.
BLADE family, CODEX world — the chain link scaled into an ear cuff: flat facets, sharp edges.
Living Silver surface: recesses darken with time, raised planes stay bright. Patina is a property, not a defect.
Slips onto the edge of the ear — no piercing. Handcrafted in Bali.
Care: soft cloth or silver-cleaning solution; no harsh chemicals or ultrasonic baths.
How it is made, and how it is worn
The form is modelled first — in 3D or by hand in wax. A silicone mould is taken from that model, silver is cast into it, and a silversmith finishes the piece by hand. The BLADE link itself is built from two halves joined on copper pins and soldered into one body; in the cuff that same link is given as a compact frame, with no clasp and no stone.
It is worn on one ear as a standalone object, or paired with an earring on the other side. Around it sit the other objects of the BLADE family carrying the same link, and it sits well next to the rest of STRUGA's silver.
Which BLADE cuff to choose
The link is the same in every BLADE cuff. What changes between them is how much metal sits on the ear, and from how far away the form reads.
| Object | Material | Weight | Price | Reads as |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blade Ear Cuff (S) | 925 silver | 0.5 g | $58 | A thin line on the outer ear, seen up close |
| Blade Ear Cuff (M) | 925 silver | 1.6 g | $122 | The middle step: the link is legible, the weight stays light |
| Blade Ear Cuff (L) — this object | 925 silver | 3.8 g | $160 | The whole link at ear scale, felt as weight |
| Blade Carbon Fiber Ear Cuff | Matte carbon | 0.3 g | $95 | The same L outline in carbon: no silver, no patina |
| Blade Mini Link Earring | 925 silver | 4.2 g | $165 | The same link on the lobe, for a pierced ear |
Silver darkens and keeps the patina; the carbon version stays matte grey and never changes. That is the real choice between them, not the price difference.
Who it is for, and when
The L cuff is made for an ear that is not pierced and is not going to be. It grips the outer edge, holds by its own spring, and comes off at the end of the day leaving nothing behind. At 3.8 grams it is the heaviest of the three silver sizes: enough to be felt for the first hour, not enough to pull.
Worn alone on one ear it reads as a deliberate object. Worn opposite a row of studs it becomes the anchor of the pair. It is a natural first STRUGA object for someone who already wears BLADE bracelets and wants the same link higher up, and it travels well — no clasp to fail, nothing to unscrew in a bag.
Where it does not work: sleeping in it. The flat planes press against the ear under a pillow, and the cuff is better off on the table overnight.
About STRUGA. STRUGA is a dark silver jewelry brand founded by Dmitry Strugovshchikov and Ekaterina Strugovshchikova, handcrafted in the Bali workshop by master silversmiths. Every piece is 925 sterling silver. This ear cuff carries the Living Silver finish: bare silver with no rhodium plating, which darkens on its own from air and skin. The darkening is part of the design. It is a brutalist object that reacts and changes through contact with the environment and the wearer.
Frequently asked questions
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Ask a question →Not sure which cuff sits where on the ear, or how tight it should feel? The Atlas chapter on ear cuffs explains the shapes, the placement and the fit.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a piercing to wear an ear cuff?
No. The cuff slips onto the edge of the ear and holds itself — no piercing needed. It is a way to wear BLADE silver on the ear without an earring.
How much does the cuff weigh, and how large is it?
The cuff is 3.8 grams of 925 sterling silver. It is the largest of the three BLADE cuff sizes: a piece you feel on the ear, yet not heavy.
What is the BLADE family?
BLADE is STRUGA's second form, from the CODEX world — a CNC aesthetic in silver, handcrafted in Bali, Indonesia. The family began as a link for a chain: flat planes and sharp ridges, as if cut from sheet material. The same form lives in the bracelets, chains, chokers, the pin, the earring, and in this cuff.
Why does the silver darken, and how do I care for it?
The surface is Living Silver — 925 sterling silver without rhodium plating. The cuff arrives light and darkens with air and skin: the recesses of the relief deepen, while friction lightens the raised edges. On BLADE's flat planes the pattern reads clearly. Patina is a property, not a defect. To bring the metal back to the light, care for it with a soft cloth or a silver-cleaning solution. Avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic baths.
How is the cuff related to the BLADE bracelets?
It is the same BLADE link the brand's bracelets and chains are built from, scaled up to cuff size. In a bracelet the links are joined into a chain on copper pins; in the cuff a single such form is given as a compact frame on the ear.
