SPECIFICATIONS
| Article | R-0488-D15 |
| Material | 925 Sterling Silver |
| Availability | Made to order · ~2 weeks |
| Weight | 9.6 g·for the selected size; weight may vary slightly |
| Size | 15 |
| Finish | Living Silver |
| Technique | Wax model, 925 silver, hand finishing |
| Production | Handmade in Bali, Indonesia |
| World | CODEX |
| Family | BRUTALISM |
| 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 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, uncoated: a wide smooth band with a plate of flat bars set across it at different heights. The ends of the bars run past the edge in steps, so the seal plate of a signet becomes an architectural relief. A BRUTALISM ring: sizes 15 to 22, weight from 9.6 to 24 g, made to order in about two weeks.
Material: 925 sterling silver, no rhodium plating.
World and family: CODEX → BRUTALISM, the fourth form of the brand — architecture in silver.
Finish: Living Silver — light matte metal that darkens on its own over time. A property of uncoated silver, not applied oxidation.
Form: a wide band with a slight waist; above it a set of flat bars of different lengths, the edges of the plate stepping out.
Sizes and weight: 15–22, from 9.6 to 24 g. BRUTALISM rings are the heaviest in the STRUGA catalogue.
Lead time: made to order, about two weeks.
Care: wipe with a dry cloth after wear, keep away from chlorine and harsh chemicals; don't polish the whole surface or you erase the history.
A signet usually carries a smooth plate for a seal. Here that plate is a field of flat bars: they lie across the ring, some shorter, some longer, their ends overhanging the edge. The relief reads as a city plan rather than an even field. What people come to a signet for stays — mass, a large upper zone, real weight on the hand; the language it is said in has changed. The other signets of the brand stand beside it, in one collection.
BRUTALISM is the fourth form of the brand, architecture in silver: an exploration of Soviet brutalist aesthetics under the influence of Suprematism, begun together with an architect. The versions inside the family are not steps of an evolution but parallel statements in one language: V.1 holds a dense even comb of bars in light silver, V.3 scatters them in steps and goes into black oxidation. The rings of this family are the heaviest in the catalogue — 24 g in size 22, against 13 g for the next ring in the brand.
How V.1 differs from V.3
| Brutalism V.1 — this ring | Brutalism V.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Relief | A dense even row of flat bars — one comb across the plate | Bars scattered in steps, the rhythm broken |
| Finish | Living Silver: light matte metal darkens on its own | Black oxidation: the metal is darkened in advance, at the bench |
| Sizes | 15–22 | 15–22 |
| Weight | 9.6–24 g | 9.6–24 g |
| Price | $235–560 | $235–560 |
| For whom | Those who want light silver and are willing to wait while it darkens | Those who want a dark object now — see V.3 |
Who it is for, and when
V.1 suits people who wear one ring and want it to hold the whole hand: the wide band and the large upper plate read from a distance and ask for no neighbours on the other fingers. It is an everyday ring — uncoated light silver darkens gradually, patina settles into the gaps between the bars and deepens the relief, while the raised ribs lighten with wear. Sizes 15–22 cover a weight from 9.6 to 24 g: the smaller ones sit as a dense architectural detail, the larger ones as a full casting you feel all day. As a gift it lands with people who look at buildings and structures: each ring is made to order in about two weeks and arrives in brand packaging with a card naming the version and the family. For a dark object with no wait for patina, the family has V.3.
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 ring is Living Silver: the metal carries no rhodium plating and is not darkened in advance — it darkens on its own through contact with the environment and the wearer. The darkening is part of the design.
Styling. How this piece reads in a dark, architectural wardrobe — the Rick Owens aesthetic guide.
Frequently asked questions
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How heavy is the Brutalism V.1 Ring and how does it sit on the hand?
The weight depends on the size: 9.6 g in size 15, 14 g in size 18 and 24 g in size 22. These are the heaviest rings in the STRUGA catalogue — the next ring in the brand by mass weighs 13 g. On the finger V.1 sits as a solid block: the weight is legible, but the wide band spreads it and does not cut into the skin. If you have worn signet rings before, the presence will feel familiar. If you haven't, expect a week of adjustment.
How do I choose the right size for the Brutalism V.1 Ring?
V.1 is a closed form with relief across the upper plate, so it cannot be resized later without breaking the geometry. Measure a ring you already wear on the same finger, ideally in the evening, when fingers are slightly larger. If you are between sizes, go up — a mass of 14 to 24 g prefers a slightly looser fit. The size is confirmed before production starts; every ring is made to order.
How do I care for the Living Silver finish?
Living Silver is 925 sterling silver without rhodium plating. The surface reacts to skin, air and sweat, and that is the point. Patina settles into the gaps between the bars and deepens the relief, while the raised ribs lighten with wear. Basic care: wipe with a dry cloth after wear, keep it away from chlorine and harsh chemicals. If the patina goes too far, a soft toothbrush with mild soap brings it back. Don't polish the whole surface — you will erase the history.
Can I order V.1 in a custom size or with a dark finish?
Yes. A non-standard size, engraving inside the band and black oxidation of the V.1 geometry are handled as a Custom Order. Share the request with STRUGA before checkout. The general frame for custom work is about three to six weeks; it is a frame, not a date, and the team confirms the exact schedule for the approved design. A ready dark version already exists in the family — that is V.3.
What makes this a STRUGA ring and not just another silver ring?
V.1 grew out of work with an architect around Soviet brutalism — the honesty of raw concrete, open formwork, no cosmetic layer. STRUGA translated that into metal: a smooth wide band as the load-bearing part, a field of flat bars of different lengths above it, steps along the edges instead of an even rim. It is one variation of the BRUTALISM design code, not a step in a series. Like BLADE, THORN, SIGNATURE HEART or SIGNATURE ASYMMETRIC, it is built to be worn as part of the body, not stored in a box.
