Thorn Links Chain | STRUGA
SPECIFICATIONS
| Article | C-0036-XS |
| Material | 925 Sterling Silver |
| Availability | Made to order · ~2 weeks |
| Weight | 11.0 g·for the selected size; weight may vary slightly |
| Size | XS - 40 cm |
| Finish | Living Silver |
| Technique | Wax model, 925 silver, hand finishing |
| Production | Handmade in Bali, Indonesia |
| World | CODEX |
| Family | THORN |
| Size Guide | How to choose chain length → |
| 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 third form of the brand — a thorn. Sharp angles, two aesthetics brought together: CNC and 3D-modelling. THORN began as a chain link and grew into a large family: chokers, earrings, rings, bracelets.
Read the THORN form story→EXPLORE STRUGA
A continuous run of sharp-angled THORN links, the third form of the STRUGA brand.
THORN began as a single chain link: an edge sharp enough to be felt on the skin. The family's signature: a meeting of CNC and 3D-modelling. 925 silver with no plating, handmade in Bali.
For everyday wear — for those who want the object to make itself known on the skin.
Material: 925 sterling silver, no plating, handmade in Bali.
Family: THORN — the third form of STRUGA, from the CODEX world.
Form: sharp-angled links, where CNC meets 3D modelling; unisex, for everyday wear.
Finish: Living Silver — the surface darkens with air and skin; the patina is a property, not a defect.
Care: soft cloth or silver-cleaning solution; avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic baths.
Sizes and price
The chain is made in four lengths, and the silver grows with the length. XS is 40 cm and 11 g, $245. S is 45 cm and 12 g, $265. M is 50 cm and 13 g, $275. L is 75 cm and 18 g, $380.
Every chain is made to order and leaves the workshop in about two weeks. The price covers the finished chain in 925 silver with its clasp. The weight given is for the chosen length and varies slightly from piece to piece.
How it is made: the link is modelled first, in 3D or in wax. A silicone mould is taken from that model and the silver is cast. The cast links are finished by hand and closed into a chain.
Worn every day — alone on the neck, or in a set with other STRUGA silver. Nearby are the other THORN objects: bracelets and earrings carrying the same sharp angle.
How the chain differs from the other THORN pieces
The same link is made in seven objects. The chain carries the longest run of it and is the only one worn on the neck.
| Piece | Worn | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorn chain | neck, 40–75 cm | 11–18 g | $245–380 |
| Thorn bracelet | wrist, 17 or 21 cm | 9–10 g | $195 |
| Big Thorn bracelet | wrist, 16–23 cm | 45–95 g | $1,100–2,160 |
| Thorn ring | finger, sizes 16–22 | 5–13 g | $140–315 |
| Thorn ear cuff (L) | ear, without a piercing | 3 g | $160 |
| Thorn earring | ear, single | 3 g | $125 |
| Thorn stud | ear, single | 2 g | $95 |
Everything in the table is 925 silver, except Big Thorn, which sets silver into carbon fiber. The bracelet puts the same links on the wrist and is the lighter way into the family. Big Thorn is the heavy end — silver spikes set into carbon fiber, an object of a different order. The ring holds a single link. The stud and the earring are the shortest entry, and the ear cuff needs no piercing.
Who wears it, and when
The chain suits someone who wears silver every day and wants an object that is noticed, not one that disappears. Length decides how it reads. At 40 cm it sits at the base of the neck and shows under an open collar. At 45 and 50 cm it drops onto the chest and works over a t-shirt or a knit. At 75 cm it hangs low, or goes round twice.
The sharp angle is the point of the family. It is felt through the day — a light prickle when you move — and it does not scratch the skin or catch on fabric. Anyone who wants jewelry they forget they are wearing should take a plain chain instead.
The chain is unisex, and the form does not change with the length. It is worn alone, or next to a THORN bracelet or ring carrying the same angle. As a gift it holds up to daily wear: there is no plating to plate off, and the surface only deepens as it darkens.
About STRUGA. 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. Some objects are left unplated and darken on their own — that is Living Silver; others are blackened at the bench before they leave the workshop — that is oxidation. The darkening is part of the design. It is a brutalist object that reacts and changes through contact with the environment and the wearer.
Frequently asked questions
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How much does the chain weigh and how does it sit on the neck?
The Thorn chain weighs 11 g at 40 cm and 18 g at 75 cm. The weight is present but never pulls on the neck. The links are medium-sized, suited to everyday wear.
Do the sharp angles scratch the skin?
Each link carries a sharp angle — that is what makes THORN a thorn. It makes itself felt against the skin, a light prickle, but it does not scratch and does not catch on clothing. It is part of the family's character, not a flaw.
Why does the silver darken, and how do I care for it?
The surface is Living Silver — 925 silver with no rhodium plating. The chain arrives light and darkens with air and skin: recessed areas of the relief deepen, while friction lightens the raised edges. The patina is a property, not a defect. To bring the metal back toward the light, care for it with a soft cloth or a silver-cleaning solution. Avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic baths.
What is the THORN family?
THORN is STRUGA's third form, from the CODEX world: a thorn with sharp angles where two aesthetics meet — CNC and 3D modeling. The family began with a single chain link and grew into bracelets, chokers, earrings, and rings.
What can I wear the chain with?
The chain stands on its own — worn alone on the neck. You can also build a set with other STRUGA silver — a THORN bracelet or earrings carrying the same sharp angle, or objects from other families. The chain is unisex.
