SPECIFICATIONS
| Article | R-SP001-D16 |
| Material | 925 Sterling Silver |
| Availability | Made to order · ~2 weeks |
| Weight | 11.0 g·for the selected size; weight may vary slightly |
| Size | 16 |
| Finish | Living Silver |
| Technique | Wax model, 925 silver, hand finishing |
| Production | Handmade in Bali, Indonesia |
| World | CODEX |
| Family | SIGNATURE HEART |
| Size Guide | How to find your ring size → |
| 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 fifth form of the brand — STRUGA’s own heart. A recognizable heart: half smooth, half angular, joining two completely different hearts into one. The family runs from a light heart, as if bent from wire, to the Solid Heart, the Heart Lock clasp and a tiny stud — the smallest object in the brand.
Read the SIGNATURE HEART form story→EXPLORE STRUGA
A ball chain worn as a ring: polished 925 silver beads around the finger, closed by the SIGNATURE HEART clasp with STRUGA engraved on its smooth half.
The mechanism works. The ring clicks, locks and holds. It weighs 11 grams of 925 silver, and the inner diameter runs from 16 to 22 mm. Made to order, about two weeks.
At a glance. 925 sterling silver, 11 g. SIGNATURE HEART family, from the CODEX world. The clasp of a perline ball chain, reshaped into a ring that clicks, locks and holds. Living Silver surface: no rhodium, darkens with air and skin; the patina is a property, not a defect. Made to order, about two weeks. Care: soft cloth or silver-cleaning solution, no ultrasonic baths.
A clasp that became the object
The perline chain is worn worldwide, but its clasp has always been treated as a utilitarian afterthought. STRUGA took that working detail and made it the object: the heart is half smooth, half angular — two different hearts joined into one, the fifth form of the brand.
SIGNATURE HEART evolved in steps: a light heart, as if bent from wire; then the Solid Heart, heavy and fully filled; then this Heart Lock; and a tiny stud — the smallest object in the brand.
Silver, weight and surface
925 sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver. Eleven grams read clearly on the hand: the ring holds the finger without pulling on it. The surface is Living Silver — 925 silver with no rhodium plating.
The ring arrives light and darkens with air and skin. Recessed places go dark first, while wear keeps the raised beads bright. On the round beads the patina settles softly; on the angular half of the heart it goes sharper. The patina is a property, not a defect, and a soft cloth or a silver-cleaning solution brings the metal back to the light.
How it is made
The form is modelled first — in 3D or by hand in wax. A silicone mould is taken from the model, and the silver is cast into it. A silversmith finishes the piece by hand. The clasp is checked last: the ring has to click and hold.
How it differs from other STRUGA rings
SIGNATURE HEART holds nine objects, and this is the only ring among them — the other eight are four earrings, two necklaces, a bracelet and a choker. Across the STRUGA ring range it is the only one with a moving part. Weights below are catalogue values for 925 silver.
| Ring | Weight | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Lock — this piece | 11 g | Ball-chain shank; the heart is a working clasp |
| Brutalism V.1 | 9.6 g | A signet plate, deliberately unfinished surfaces, visible tool marks |
| Double Line | 6 g | Two parallel rows of chain links across the finger |
| Thorn | 4.7 g | Plane-faceted thorns with cleanly cut edges |
| Fused Cross | 3.7 g | A cross grown out of the band itself, not laid on top |
How it is worn
This is an everyday ring for a hand that wants weight and a form readable from across a table. Eleven grams is felt without being heavy: the beads distribute the mass around the finger, so it sits the way a wide band does rather than pressing on one point. Sizes are given as inner diameter, 16 to 22 mm — measured by the body, not by gender.
It is worn alone on the index or middle finger, where the heart stays visible and the engraving faces out. Beside other unplated STRUGA silver it ages at the same rate as the rest of the hand, and the beads pick up the light while the recesses go dark. As a gift it is chosen for a particular person: a lock that closes and holds is an object with a plain meaning, and it does not need explaining.
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 one is Living Silver: unplated, it darkens on its own from air and skin, and 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 →How much does the Heart Lock ring weigh, and how does it sit on the hand?
The Heart Lock ring is 11 g of 925 sterling silver. The weight is present: the ring holds the hand without pulling on it. The form reads clearly from any angle, and it wears well day to day.
What does it mean that a ball-chain clasp is reimagined as a ring?
The form begins with the connector of a ball chain — the utilitarian clasp worn the world over. STRUGA took that working detail and shaped it into a ring in the SIGNATURE HEART form: half smooth, half angular. The mechanism stays functional — the ring clicks, locks and holds.
How do I choose my size?
Sizes are inner diameters, from 16 to 22 mm. Measure the finger you intend to wear it on. Between two sizes, take the smaller one. If you already own a STRUGA ring that sits the way you want, write to us through Custom Order and we will match it.
Why does the silver darken, and how do I care for it?
The surface is Living Silver — 925 sterling silver without rhodium plating. The ring arrives light and darkens with air and skin: recessed areas 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.
How does the Heart Lock differ from other STRUGA rings?
It is the only STRUGA ring with a moving part: the shank is a ball chain and the heart works as a clasp. Within SIGNATURE HEART it is also the only ring — the other eight objects in the family are earrings, necklaces, a bracelet and a choker.
What is the SIGNATURE HEART family?
SIGNATURE HEART is the brand's fifth form from the CODEX world — STRUGA's own heart: half smooth, half angular, two different hearts in one. The family runs from a light heart drawn like a wire sketch through the Solid Heart, the Heart Lock and a tiny stud — the smallest object in the brand.
