Signature Link Medium Earring | STRUGA
SPECIFICATIONS
| Article | E-0523 |
| Material | 925 Sterling Silver |
| Availability | Made to order · ~2 weeks |
| Weight | 4.68 g |
| Finish | Living Silver |
| Technique | Wax model, 925 silver, hand finishing |
| Production | Handmade in Bali, Indonesia |
| World | CODEX · ISLAND ARTIFACTS |
| Family | SIGNATURE ASYMMETRIC |
| 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 first form of the brand — and the form that began STRUGA’s central experiment: one form carried across different types of pieces, from a pendant to a carabiner. The aesthetic came from CNC-cut sheet material — sharp edges, even planes, recessed depth. It is the most widely represented form in the brand.
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A 925 silver earring, 4.68 grams, unisex. A small hoop with a click closure carries a movable SIGNATURE ASYMMETRIC link: a flat frame that narrows downward, with one crossbar inside and two cut-through openings. A mono earring — one object, not a pair. $127, made to order in about two weeks.
Material: 925 sterling silver, no rhodium plating, no stone.
Family and world: SIGNATURE ASYMMETRIC, from the CODEX world — the first form of the brand.
Construction: two parts — a hoop and a link; the link hangs on the hoop through a loop at its top and swings freely.
Closure: the hoop snaps shut with a click; STRUGA and the silver mark are stamped on the wire. A pierced lobe is required.
Weight and price: 4.68 g and $127 for a single earring; made to order in about two weeks.
Finish: Living Silver — unplated silver darkens with air and skin; patina is a property, not a defect.
Care: a soft cloth or a silver-cleaning solution; no harsh chemicals, no ultrasonic baths.
SIGNATURE ASYMMETRIC is the first form of the brand and the language of the CODEX world. STRUGA began with it — and so did the project's central experiment: take one form and carry it across different types of pieces, from a pendant to a chain link, a toggle clasp and a carabiner. The aesthetic came from CNC-cut sheet material: sharp edges, even planes, recessed depth. Today it is the most widely represented form in the brand.
Here the form is taken as an outline. The link is a flat, irregular four-sided frame: one side runs straight, the opposite one is cut at an angle, and the frame narrows toward the bottom. A single crossbar divides the opening into two cut-through gaps of different size. The edges are even, the corners sharp, the surface polished — the metal catches light along the ribs while the openings read as shadow.
The earring is built from two parts. The first is a small hoop, smooth and round in section; it closes with a click, and STRUGA is stamped on the wire alongside the silver mark. The second is the link: it hangs on the hoop through a loop at its top and is not fixed in place, so it swings as you move and turns from plane to edge. A single earring weighs 4.68 grams — present, but it does not pull on the lobe.
925 silver is 92.5% pure silver. The finish is Living Silver, with no plating. The metal darkens with air and skin: shadow gathers in the openings, in the corners of the frame and around the closure, while friction lifts the raised edges and the hoop back toward the light. Patina is a property, not a defect; the metal can be brought back to light with care.
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. The finished earring is worked and polished by hand.
About STRUGA. STRUGA is a dark silver jewelry brand founded by Dmitry Strugovshchikov and Ekaterina Strugovshchikova, handmade in Bali by master silversmiths. Every piece is 925 sterling silver. This earring is Living Silver — unplated silver that darkens on its own. The darkening is part of the design: a brutalist object that reacts and changes through contact with the environment and the wearer.
Which SIGNATURE ASYMMETRIC object to wear on the ear
Five objects in the family are worn on the ear and carry the same asymmetric form. They differ in how they attach, in weight and in price; prices are live from the store.
| Object | How it is worn | Weight and price |
|---|---|---|
| Signature Link Medium — this one | Hoop in the lobe, the link swings | 4.68 g · $127 |
| Carabiner #2 Small | Hoop in the lobe, working spring carabiner | 2.5 g · $127 |
| Ear cuff S | Ear edge, no piercing needed | 0.5 g · $58 |
| Ear cuff M | Ear edge, a larger link | 1.6 g · $125 |
| Ear cuff L | Ear edge, the largest link | 3.8 g · $160 |
The two earrings need a pierced lobe and hang from a hoop; the three cuffs slide onto the edge of the ear and hold by their own curve. All five are unplated 925 silver that darkens over time.
Who it is for, and when
This earring is for a pierced lobe and for wearing one object instead of a pair. The link hangs loose and turns as you move, so the earring works in profile — it is seen from the side people look at you from. At 4.68 grams the weight is felt without pulling: for everyday wear that is a calm upper limit.
It also builds the ear into a line. The earring sits in the lobe, a cuff from the same family sits higher on the edge: one form, so the two objects read as a single drawing rather than a random set. If you want an object without a piercing, take the cuff; if you want a mechanism that opens and snaps shut, take the carabiner earring from the same family.
As a gift it lands with people who wear silver every day and choose form over decoration: $127, made to order in about two weeks, delivered in STRUGA packaging. What it will not give you is silver that stays bright on its own. This earring darkens, and the openings of the frame go into shadow first.
Frequently asked questions
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How much does the earring weigh, and how does it sit in the ear?
A single earring weighs 4.68 grams of 925 sterling silver. The weight is present but does not pull on the lobe: most of the mass is in the link, which hangs free. The hoop is small and sits closely in the piercing, so the earring does not turn on its own. The price is $127 for a single earring.
Is this a pair or a single earring?
This is a mono earring — one object, not a pair. Wear one on its own as an accent, or add a second to build a pair. The catalogue holds other objects of the same family for the ear: the Carabiner #2 Small earring and three SIGNATURE ASYMMETRIC ear cuffs in sizes S, M and L.
How does the earring fasten, and do I need a piercing?
A pierced lobe is required. The earring is held by a small silver hoop: the wire swings open and snaps shut with a click, and the mechanism is hidden inside the hoop itself. The link hangs on the hoop through a loop at its top and swings freely; it does not need to be removed separately. STRUGA and the silver mark are stamped on the wire.
How is this earring different from a SIGNATURE ASYMMETRIC ear cuff?
In how it is worn and in weight. The earring needs a piercing: it hangs in the lobe from a hoop, the link swings, it weighs 4.68 grams and costs $127. A cuff needs no piercing — it slides onto the edge of the ear and holds by its curve: 0.5 grams and $58 in size S, 1.6 grams and $125 in M, 3.8 grams and $160 in L. The link form is the same across all of them, so an earring and a cuff read on the ear as a single line.
Why does the silver darken, and how do I care for it?
The finish is Living Silver — 925 silver without rhodium plating. The earring arrives light and darkens with air and skin: shadow gathers in the openings of the frame and in the corners, while friction lifts the raised edges back toward the light. Patina is a property, not a defect. To bring the metal back to light, work it gently with a soft cloth or a silver-cleaning solution. Avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic baths.
