Brutalism V.3 Ring | STRUGA
SPECIFICATIONS
| Article | R-0490B-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 | Black oxidation |
| 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
A wide band of 925 sterling silver, darkened in advance by black oxidation: the metal reads deep graphite, and only the raised ends and rims stay light. Flat bars sit across the band at different heights and run past both rims in uneven steps. A BRUTALISM ring in its dark version: sizes 15 to 22, weight from 9.6 to 24 g, $235 to $560, 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: black oxidation — the metal is darkened in advance, at the bench. It is a technique, not the patina Living Silver grows on its own: the dark tone is here from day one.
Form: a wide band with a waist in the middle; above it flat bars of rectangular section at different heights, the rhythm of the relief deliberately broken.
Sizes and weight: 15–22, from 9.6 to 24 g. BRUTALISM rings are the heaviest in the STRUGA catalogue.
Price: $235 to $560, depending on the size.
Lead time: made to order, about two weeks.
Care: warm water, mild soap, a soft brush; no ultrasonic cleaners, chlorine or silver dips. The darkening can be applied again if it fades.
A signet usually carries a smooth plate for a seal. Here that plate is a set of flat bars raised to different heights: some lie across the ring, some run along it, their ends overhanging the rim in steps of unequal length. The relief reads as building on a slope rather than an even field. Black oxidation sharpens that reading: dark metal kills the glare, so the form holds on the shadow between the bars instead of on reflection. 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.3 differs from V.1
| Brutalism V.3 — this ring | Brutalism V.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Relief | Bars at different heights, ends running past the rim in steps, the rhythm broken | A dense even row of flat bars — one comb across the plate |
| Finish | Black oxidation: the metal is darkened in advance, at the bench | Living Silver: light matte metal darkens on its own |
| Sizes | 15–22 | 15–22 |
| Weight | 9.6–24 g | 9.6–24 g |
| Price | $235–560 | $235–560 |
| For whom | Those who want a dark object now, with no wait for patina | Those who want light silver and are willing to wait while it darkens — see V.1 |
Who it is for, and when
V.3 suits people who wear one ring as the main object: the dark wide band holds the whole hand and asks for no neighbours on the other fingers. It is an everyday ring — the darkening covers the whole metal, and ordinary wear only lightens the raised ends, deepening the contrast instead of erasing it. 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 light silver and a slow patina of its own, the family has V.1.
“I really like the ring. It looks stylish without being too flashy, which is exactly what I was looking for. It feels great on the hand and you can tell the quality is there right away. I also liked the packaging and attention to detail.”
— Vladislav Subbotin, review of Brutalism V.3, 10 August 2026, rated 5 out of 5.
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 darkened in advance, at the bench: the dark tone is a choice of surface, not a patina the metal grew by itself.
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.3 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.3 sits as a solid block: the weight is legible, but the wide band spreads it and does not cut into the skin. The bars stand above the surface, so the ring is taller than a classic signet and more visible in a closed fist.
Which size of the Brutalism V.3 Ring should I choose?
The listing carries eight sizes, from 15 to 22; the one you need is chosen at checkout. V.3 is a closed form with relief across the upper part, 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.
Will the black oxidation wear off over time?
Black oxidation is a chemical darkening of the metal itself, not a plating and not paint. Wear lightens the raised ends of the bars and the rims of the band, while the shadow between the bars stays dark: the contrast grows sharper with time. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, chlorine and silver dips — they strip the darkening completely. Care: warm water, mild soap, a soft brush in the relief, dry fully. If the dark layer fades, STRUGA applies it again.
How does V.3 differ from V.1, and can another version be ordered?
The geometry differs, not just the finish of one shape. V.1 holds a dense even comb of bars across the plate; in V.3 they are raised to different heights and run past the rim in steps. V.1 comes in Living Silver and darkens on its own, V.3 is darkened in advance. Sizes, weight and price are the same for both. A non-standard size, engraving inside the band, or the V.3 geometry in light silver are handled as a Custom Order: the general frame is three to six weeks, and the team confirms the exact schedule for the approved design.
Is this ring suitable for everyday wear?
Yes, it is built for it: 925 silver, solid cast, no hollow sections and no fragile prongs. The raised ends of the bars lighten and polish with touch over time — that is part of the life of the object. Take it off for the gym, heavy lifting and swimming pools: chlorine strips the darkening. BRUTALISM rings are made to be worn on the hand, not stored in a box.
