{"title":"Thorn Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Thorn Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSharp, protective, architectural. Thorn is STRUGA's spike geometry: links, earrings, cuffs, rings and bracelets built around angular silver forms. It is a separate design family from Amulet.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bracelet-thorn","title":"Thorn Bracelet | STRUGA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChain of THORN links with edges deliberately sharpened — the bracelet is felt through the skin, not only seen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHORN is the design code born from STRUGA's earliest CNC work: links with sharp edges, industrial geometry. each link is cast from a wax model in 925 silver, then sharpened by hand. The chain presses lightly against the wrist — a constant tactile presence. Living Silver finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in S \/ M. A bracelet that reminds you it is there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- struga-at-a-glance v=1 lang=en --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"struga-at-a-glance\" style=\"margin-top:2em;padding-top:1em;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:0.95em;color:#444;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout STRUGA.\u003c\/strong\u003e STRUGA is a dark silver jewelry brand founded by Dmitry Strugovshchikov and Ekaterina Strugovshchikova, handcrafted in our Bali workshop by master silversmiths. Every piece is 925 sterling silver, naturally oxidized or hand-patinated. The darkening is part of the design. 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