Thorn Earring | STRUGA
SPECIFICATIONS
| Article | E-0528 |
| Material | 925 Sterling Silver |
| Availability | Made to order · ~2 weeks |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Finish | Living Silver |
| Technique | Wax model, 925 silver, hand finishing |
| Production | Handmade in Bali, Indonesia |
| World | CODEX |
| Family | THORN |
| 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
The pure THORN form on the lobe — a sharp-edged silver element, the base geometry of the design code.
THORN is the geometry the brand started with — hard planes, angled edges, first cut on CNC and reworked in volume. This is the clearest reading of it: no frame, no additions, just the shape itself on the ear. 925 silver, handmade.
Material: 925 sterling silver, no rhodium plating.
World / family: CODEX → THORN — the brand's base sharp-edged geometry.
Surface: Living Silver — the metal darkens on its own; recesses go dark, friction lightens the raised edges. Patina is a property, not a defect.
Form: a mono earring — one piece for one ear, pure THORN, no stone, no setting.
Care: soft cloth or silver-cleaning solution; no harsh chemicals or ultrasonic baths.
The base THORN mark. Mono.
How does the Thorn Earring compare to the other THORN pieces for the ear?
The Thorn Earring is the full THORN angle on the lobe: 2.5 grams of 925 silver at $125. Two more THORN objects are made for the ear. They differ in mass, in how far the angle stands out, and in how they hold.
| Object | Weight | Price | How it holds | What it reads as |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorn Earring | 2.5 g | $125 | Straight post, pierced lobe | The full THORN angle standing away from the lobe |
| Thorn Stud Earring | 1.6 g | $95 | Straight post, pierced lobe | The same geometry pressed flat to the lobe — the quietest reading |
| Thorn Ear Cuff (L) | 2.6 g | $160 | Its own band, no piercing needed | A frame higher up the ear, the widest of the three |
Take this earring for the angle at full height on the lobe. Take the stud for the same geometry with almost no relief, and the ear cuff to carry THORN higher up.
Who is the Thorn Earring for, and when is it worn?
The earring is made for every day, not for an occasion. It is unisex and comes in one size, 2.5 grams — light enough that the lobe stops noticing it by the afternoon. It works on a bare ear and next to other silver: a second STRUGA earring in the same lobe, a Thorn Ear Cuff above it, the Thorn Links Chain at the neck.
At $125 it is the smallest entry into the THORN family, and it is often a first STRUGA piece — or a second one bought to be worn with the first. As a gift it goes to someone who already wears silver daily and takes an object that changes: the metal darkens over the first weeks, and the recesses of the angle go dark faster than the edges the fingers keep touching.
It ships as one earring for one ear. Anyone who wants a matching pair orders the second piece through Custom Order; anyone who wants a polished surface that never moves should take a different piece, because this silver is left bare on purpose.
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 earring carries the Living Silver finish: bare silver with no rhodium plating, which darkens on its own from air and skin. 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
Didn’t find the answer — write to us, we reply personally.
Ask a question →Frequently asked questions
How much does the earring weigh, and how does it sit on the ear?
The THORN earring is 2.5 grams of 925 sterling silver. It sits light on the lobe and wears every day. The form is compact, the sharp angle small.
Does it come as a pair or as a single earring?
It is a mono earring — one piece, for one ear. Wear it solo or alongside other STRUGA silver. If you want a matching second piece for the other ear, write to us through Custom Order.
Is there a stone in the earring, and what fastening does it use?
No stone — this is the pure THORN form on the lobe. The fastening is a straight post, with no setting and no inserts. Only silver and a sharp angle.
Why does the silver darken, and how do I care for it?
The surface is Living Silver — 925 silver without rhodium plating. The earring arrives light and darkens with air and skin: the recesses of the relief go dark, while friction lightens the raised edges. The patina is a property, not a defect. You can return the metal to the light with care: a soft cloth or a silver-cleaning solution. Do not use harsh chemicals or ultrasonic baths.
What is the THORN family?
THORN is a STRUGA family from the CODEX world — the brand's third form: a thorn with sharp angles. Two aesthetics meet in it — CNC and 3D modelling. THORN began as a chain link and grew into chokers, earrings, rings, and bracelets. Handcrafted in Bali, Indonesia.
