Frequently asked questions
What is THORN?
THORN is a family within the CODEX world at STRUGA — the brand's third form, built on the sharp angle of a thorn. It brings two aesthetics together, CNC and 3D modeling, and carries traits of both. It began as a single chain link that grew into bracelets, chokers, earrings, the Big Thorn Bracelet, and the Thorn Ring.
Are THORN and the Thorn Amulet the same thing?
No. THORN is a family in the CODEX world — the aesthetic of sharp angles. The Thorn Amulet is a separate type within the AMULET family, which belongs to the RITUAL world. Same word, different entities: one is an entire family, the other a single type of amulet.
What are THORN objects made of?
925 sterling silver. This is Living Silver — 925 with no rhodium plating, so it lives and darkens on its own over time. That darkening is a trait and a map of wear, not a flaw. It is not the same as oxidizing, a technique that darkens the metal from the start.
Which worlds does THORN live in?
THORN is a form that appears in two STRUGA worlds: CODEX, the foundation, and RITUAL, the dark side. A world is the larger context; a family like THORN is the form itself. The same thorn angle reads differently depending on the world it stands in.
How is THORN made?
THORN is built from CNC and 3D modeling and carries traits of both. The path runs from a wax model to a silicone mold, then into 925 sterling silver, finished by hand by our makers. The result is the thorn aesthetic: a sharp angle that still holds beauty.
