Brutalism Ear Cuff V.1 (M) | STRUGA
One of the BRUTALISM forms on the ear — raw unfinished silver, tool marks preserved, architectural code without polish.
BRUTALISM is STRUGA's design code for silver architecture, developed with an architect; each V has its own geometry, not a progression from one to the next. V.1 reads the raw side of the code: thick unfinished edges, deliberate imperfection, textures from the wax model left visible after casting. A wax model, a silicone form, 925 silver, and hand finishing. Living Silver finish.
Middle size. For those who read the value in the unpolished.
Material: 925 sterling silver, no rhodium plating.
Family: BRUTALISM (STRUGA's silver architecture); V.1 is the rawest version — each V is its own geometry, not a stage.
Surface: Living Silver — unfinished edges, wax-model texture and tool marks left visible after casting; not polished.
Wear: darkens with air and skin — patina is a property, not a defect; recesses darken, friction lightens the raised edges.
Care: soft cloth or silver-cleaning solution; avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic baths.
About STRUGA. STRUGA is a dark silver jewelry brand founded by Dmitry Strugovshchikov and Ekaterina Strugovshchikova, handcrafted in our Bali workshop by master silversmiths. Every piece is 925 sterling silver, naturally oxidized or hand-patinated. The darkening is part of the design. It is a brutalist object that reacts and changes through contact with the environment and the wearer.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Article | K-0488-M |
| Material | 925 Sterling Silver |
| Availability | Made to order · ~2 weeks |
| Weight | 1.6 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. The fourth form of the brand. BRUTALISM — architecture in silver.
Read the BRUTALISM form story→EXPLORE STRUGA
Frequently asked questions
How much does the ear cuff weigh, and how does it sit on the ear?
The cuff is 1.6 grams of 925 sterling silver, size M. No piercing is needed: it slips onto the edge of the ear and holds on its own. It is light, and you barely feel it on the ear.
What does V.1 mean, and how do the BRUTALISM versions differ?
Each BRUTALISM version has its own geometry — these are not stages of a single form but separate objects. V.1 is the rawest version: thick, unground edges, the texture of the wax prototype left visible after casting. The unfinished quality here is deliberate.
Are the tool marks on the surface a defect?
No. The edges are not smoothed and the wax texture is not polished out — they are left as they are. This is the language of BRUTALISM: silver without polishing, carrying the visible marks of the work.
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 recesses of the relief darken while friction lightens the raised edges. The patina is a property, not a defect. You can bring the metal back to the light with care: a soft cloth, or a silver-cleaning solution. Avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic baths.
What is the BRUTALISM family?
BRUTALISM is the fourth form of STRUGA — architecture in silver. The family explores the aesthetics of Soviet brutalism under the influence of Suprematism. For now it is rings — the heaviest in the brand — and ear cuffs; the family is young, and the range will grow.
