SPECIFICATIONS
| Article | K-0490-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 | BRUTALISM |
| 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 fourth form of the brand — architecture in silver. BRUTALISM is an exploration of Soviet brutalist aesthetics under the influence of Suprematism. Today it is the heaviest and most massive rings in the brand, and ear cuffs; the range will grow.
Read the BRUTALISM form story→EXPLORE STRUGA
925 sterling silver ear cuff, 3.8 grams, size L, unisex. Held by a clamp on the edge of the ear — no piercing needed. $160 (Rp 2,850,000), made to order in about two weeks.
925 sterling silver, no rhodium plating — a BRUTALISM ear cuff from the CODEX world.
Flat bars lie across a smooth open band; their ends run past the top edge in uneven steps, so the profile climbs instead of closing flush.
Living Silver surface: the gaps between the bars darken first, the bar faces stay bright from wear.
Sits on the edge of the ear by a clamp, no piercing required. Care: soft cloth or silver-cleaning solution; avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic baths.
The body is a wide open C-band of light, matte silver with a smooth cast surface. Flat bars of rectangular section lie across it with open gaps between them. The bars are cut to different lengths: their ends rise past the top edge of the band in uneven steps, and one short bar drops below the lower edge. Seen straight on, the group reads as a stepped silhouette; from the side, the ends stand out as a row of ledges.
BRUTALISM is the design code STRUGA developed with an architect: architecture in silver, built on Soviet brutalist aesthetics with a trace of Suprematism. V.3 is a form of its own within that language, not a step after V.1 and V.2. Each version arranges the same bars differently; the number marks the form, not a level.
925 silver is 92.5% pure silver. At 3.8 grams the object has presence, yet it does not pull on the ear. The surface is Living Silver — uncoated metal, no rhodium plating. The cuff arrives light and darkens with air and skin: the gaps between the bars go dark first, while friction keeps the bar faces bright. On a stepped relief the patina draws the ledges out rather than flattening them. Patina is a property, not a defect, and simple care brings the metal back to the light.
Made this way: the form is modelled first, in 3D or by hand in wax. A silicone mould is taken from the wax model and the silver is cast. The finished cuff is completed by hand in the Bali workshop.
How V.3 differs from the other BRUTALISM cuffs
| Cuff | Relief | Size · weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| V.3 (L) — this one | Horizontal bars whose ends rise past the top edge in uneven steps | L · 3.8 g | $160 |
| V.3 Dark (M) | The same stepped geometry, surface blackened in the workshop | M · 1.6 g | $125 |
| V.1 (L) | Bars stand upright in one even comb across the band | L · 3.8 g | $160 |
| V.2 (L) | Bars lie horizontally, the stack shifted into two offset rows | L · 3.8 g | $125 |
| V.1 (M) | The same upright comb on a narrower band | M · 1.6 g | $125 |
Who it is for, and when
The cuff is worn alone, on one ear: a single structural object at the height of the face. It needs neither a hole nor a backing, so it works on a bare ear and next to existing piercings. Size L holds a wide section of the rim, and the stepped ends give the piece a profile that is read from the side as well as head-on — useful on anyone who wears their hair back. It is an everyday object rather than an evening one: silver, no stones, and the steps sit tight enough to the band that they do not catch on a collar.
The honest limit: this is uncoated silver, and it will not stay as light as it arrives. Under daily wear the gaps between the bars go dark within weeks, and keeping the piece bright means wiping it with a cloth from time to time. Anyone who wants a dark surface that is set from the start should take V.3 Dark Treatment, where the same stepped geometry comes blackened in the workshop.
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 cuff is Living Silver: uncoated metal that darkens on the wearer. 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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How much does the cuff weigh, and how does it sit on the ear?
The Brutalism Ear Cuff V.3 is 3.8 grams of 925 sterling silver, size L. It sits on the edge of the ear with a clamp, no piercing required: you slide it onto the rim of the ear and press it gently to shape. The object has presence, yet it is not heavy.
Do I need a piercing to wear the cuff?
No. The cuff holds to the edge of the ear by its clamp, so no piercing is needed. It is one object per ear — worn as a single piece, on one side.
How does V.3 differ from V.1 and V.2?
All three share the same open band and the same flat bars; the difference is how the bars are laid. On V.3 they lie across the band and their ends rise past the top edge in uneven steps, so the outline climbs. On V.1 they stand upright in one even comb. On V.2 they lie horizontally too, but the stack is broken in the middle and shifted into two offset rows. V.3 is a form in its own right within the BRUTALISM family, not a step after the other two.
How much does it cost, and how long does it take to make?
The cuff is $160 on this storefront, charged as Rp 2,850,000 at checkout. It is made to order: about two weeks in the workshop, plus carrier time for delivery. One exchange within 14 days is included.
Why does the silver darken, and how do I care for it?
The surface is Living Silver — 925 silver without rhodium plating. The cuff arrives light and darkens with air and skin: the gaps between the bars go dark first, while friction keeps the bar faces bright. On a stepped relief that reads well — the ledges gain an edge instead of flattening out. Patina is a property, not a defect. You can return the metal to the light with simple care: a soft cloth or a silver-cleaning solution. Avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic baths.
What is the BRUTALISM family?
BRUTALISM is a STRUGA family from the CODEX world: architecture in silver. The code was developed with an architect and draws on the aesthetic of Soviet brutalism with a trace of Suprematism. Today the family is rings and ear cuffs, all handcrafted in Bali, Indonesia.
