Dark Silver · Handcrafted in Bali
About STRUGA
STRUGA was founded in 2018 by Dmitry Strugovshchikov and Ekaterina Strugovshchikova.
It began with a desire to make artifacts that stay with their owner for a long time — perhaps for a lifetime.
Founders
Dmitry & Ekaterina Strugovshchikov
Dmitry Strugovshchikov
Dmitry has worked as a designer and entrepreneur since 2008. STRUGA started in 2018 because no silver brand had the structural vocabulary he was looking for — dark, systematic, material-honest. He built the design language from scratch: five permanent worlds, eleven families, each piece placed at a specific coordinate in the catalog.
His practice is material-specific. Every STRUGA object is cast from a wax model in 925 sterling silver — the same alloy, no plating. The silver is meant to change over time. That's what Living Silver means at STRUGA: the object records how it's been worn.
He works from Bali, Indonesia, where every STRUGA piece is handcrafted.
Ekaterina Strugovshchikova
Ekaterina has been part of STRUGA's design practice since the brand's founding in 2018.
Structure
STRUGA created its own worlds and families
Every STRUGA piece belongs to one of five worlds — permanent design territories, each with its own language. Within the worlds live eleven design families: every piece is part of a vocabulary, not a standalone product.
The brand DNA: signature links, blade geometry, asymmetric forms, heart motifs.
FamiliesSignature Asymmetric·Blade·Thorn·Brutalism·Signature Heart
The experimental edge: pills, mushrooms, carabiners, hardware-as-jewelry.
FamiliesExperimental·Fused
Alternative wedding and engagement rings for couples who reject the polished-diamond template.
FamiliesDark Union both a world and a family · the ready-to-buy ring line
Collector pieces and gifts that carry the spirit of Bali.
a curated gift line
Frequently asked questions
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Ask a question →01What is STRUGA?+–
STRUGA is an experimental dark silver jewelry brand founded by Dmitry Strugovshchikov and Ekaterina Strugovshchikova. Every piece is handcrafted in Bali from 925 sterling silver without rhodium coating.
02What is Living Silver?+–
Living Silver is our philosophy. We don't coat silver with rhodium. Each piece arrives bright and develops a unique patina from contact with your skin over time.
03Where is STRUGA made?+–
Every STRUGA piece is hand-fabricated in our own workshop in Bali, Indonesia, where the brand was born. The design language is STRUGA's own — experimental, dark and minimalist — in 925 sterling silver.
04What are the worlds of STRUGA?+–
STRUGA is organised into five worlds. CODEX is the DNA — signature links, blade and modular construction. RITUAL explores dark, spiritual themes with raw tourmaline and crosses. LAB is the experimental playground with pop-art objects. DARK UNION is dark, unisex wedding and union rings. ISLAND ARTIFACTS are handmade gift pieces forged in the Bali workshop.
05Do you ship worldwide?+–
Yes, we ship worldwide from Bali. Delivery typically takes 7-14 business days depending on destination.
06Can I visit the workshop?+–
Workshop visits in Bali can be arranged by appointment. Contact us at contact@strugadesign.com.
07How do I care for Living Silver?+–
Wear it daily — Living Silver evolves with you. If you want to restore brightness, use a silver polishing cloth. The patina is part of the design, not a defect.
08Where can I buy STRUGA in person?+–
STRUGA is available at Barefoot Aristocracy and Hedonist Store in Canggu, Bali, and at PoisonDrop stores across Russia and Dubai.
09Is STRUGA jewelry hypoallergenic?+–
925 sterling silver is generally well-tolerated. However, individual sensitivities vary. Contact us if you have specific allergy concerns.
10How much does a custom piece cost?+–
A custom piece starts at $700 for design, plus $50 per gram of silver, plus a $250 deposit credited toward the final quote. Final cost depends on complexity, size, and materials.
11How long does a custom order take?+–
Typical custom orders take 4-6 weeks from design approval to delivery. Complex pieces or large orders may take longer.
12Who founded STRUGA and when?+–
STRUGA was founded in 2018 by Dmitry Strugovshchikov and Ekaterina Strugovshchikova. Dmitry has worked as a designer and entrepreneur since 2008 and built the brand's design language from scratch; Ekaterina has been part of the design practice since the founding. The brand began with a desire to make artifacts that stay with their owner for a long time.
13What is the difference between a STRUGA world and a family?+–
A world is not a family. Worlds are five permanent design territories — CODEX, RITUAL, LAB, DARK UNION, ISLAND ARTIFACTS — each with its own language. Within the worlds live eleven design families, such as Blade, Thorn or Brutalism inside CODEX. Every piece sits at a specific coordinate: one world, one family.
14Is DARK UNION a collection of ordinary wedding rings?+–
No. DARK UNION is both a world and a family — the ready-to-buy ring line of alternative wedding and engagement rings for couples who reject the polished-diamond template. Like everything at STRUGA, the rings are cast in 925 sterling silver and belong to the brand's system of worlds and families.
15Are ISLAND ARTIFACTS just souvenirs?+–
No. ISLAND ARTIFACTS is a curated gift line of collector pieces that carry the spirit of Bali — objects within STRUGA's system of five worlds, not disposable keepsakes. They are made the same way as the rest of the catalog: handcrafted in Bali and cast in 925 sterling silver.
