Carabiner #2 Big Cross Bracelet | STRUGA
SPECIFICATIONS
| Article | B-0040-XS |
| Material | 925 Sterling Silver + carbon fiber |
| Availability | Made to order · 2–4 weeks |
| Weight | 95.2 g·for the selected size; weight may vary slightly |
| Size | XS (14.5 cm) |
| Finish | Silver + carbon |
| Technique | Machine + human |
| Production | Bali, Indonesia |
| World | CODEX · RITUAL |
| Family | SIGNATURE ASYMMETRIC · MOSAIC · CARBON |
| Size Guide | How to find your bracelet size → |
| Shipping | Free worldwide, duties and taxes included · one exchange within 14 days |
| Care | Carbon needs no polishing. The silver elements (Living Silver) darken and develop a patina over time — this is by design; the silver can be cleaned separately if you wish. |
THE STORY OF THIS PIECE
The first form of the brand — and the form that began STRUGA’s central experiment: one form carried across different types of pieces, from a pendant to a carabiner. The aesthetic came from CNC-cut sheet material — sharp edges, even planes, recessed depth. It is the most widely represented form in the brand.
Read the SIGNATURE ASYMMETRIC form story→STRUGA began with CARBON. Multi-layered matte carbon: ultralight, unafraid of water, unchanged by time — the counterweight to living silver. The brand has its own line of signature carbon: six Graphite palettes, a CNC aesthetic, cut from sheet material. CARBON was almost never purely carbon — alongside it, with other materials set in, the MOSAIC family was born.
Read the CARBON form story→MOSAIC — the aesthetic of combining materials. In MOSAIC, carbon is joined with silver, with meteorite, with brass, with copper, with steel. One is set into another, joined with a third in a single plane — and a composition of materials is the result.
Read the MOSAIC form story→EXPLORE STRUGA
A bracelet built from working 925 silver carabiners, with a CNC-cut Arctic Graphite carbon cross at the centre. Three sizes: 14.5 cm at 95.2 grams for $2712, 17.5 cm at 112.74 grams for $3205, 21.5 cm at 130.28 grams for $3705. Made to order in about four weeks.
Cast 925 silver bracelet of real working carabiners, Carabiner #2 Big — the SIGNATURE ASYMMETRIC form, centred on a CNC-cut Arctic Graphite carbon cross.
Three lengths, and the weight moves with them: 14.5 cm / 95.2 g / $2712, 17.5 cm / 112.74 g / $3205, 21.5 cm / 130.28 g / $3705.
World and family: CODEX → SIGNATURE ASYMMETRIC, RITUAL → CARBON and MOSAIC — silver and carbon in one composition, the MOSAIC principle.
Living Silver finish — 925 without rhodium, so the silver darkens on its own; carbon stays as it is. Patina is a property, not a defect.
Arctic is one of STRUGA's six carbon palettes. Care: soft cloth or silver-cleaning solution; no harsh chemicals or ultrasonic baths.
What the bracelet is made of
Carabiner #2 Big is the massive carabiner that always closes BLADE chains. Here it is multiplied into the body of the bracelet itself: every element is a real carabiner that opens, closes and holds. The cross at the centre is multilayer matte carbon in the Arctic palette — one of six carbon palettes selected by the brand — and its shape is milled on a CNC machine from sheet carbon. Silver and carbon brought together in one composition is the principle of the MOSAIC family: one material set into another in a single plane. The carbon side of the brand is explained in the Atlas chapter on carbon fiber.
The silver elements are made the long way. The form is modelled first — in 3D or by hand in wax. A silicone mould is taken from that model, 925 silver is cast into it, and a silversmith finishes each carabiner by hand so that the mechanism works.
Three sizes, three weights, three prices
The bracelet is made in three sizes, and the weight follows the length, because the length is made of carabiners: adding length means adding silver. 14.5 cm weighs 95.2 grams and costs $2712. 17.5 cm weighs 112.74 grams and costs $3205. 21.5 cm weighs 130.28 grams and costs $3705. Even the shortest of the three is a large object — the weight is felt on the wrist all day.
The centimetres are the length of the bracelet, not the circumference of the wrist: measure the wrist and add the gap you want the piece to sit with. How to measure and how much to add is in the bracelet size guide. If none of the three lengths is right, or you already own a STRUGA bracelet that sits the way you want, the length can be made to your measurement through custom order.
How it differs from the other STRUGA bracelets
| Bracelet | Material | Weight | Price | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carabiner #2 Big Cross — this object | 925 silver + carbon | 95.2–130.28 g | $2712–$3705 | Working carabiners with a carbon cross at the centre |
| Carabiner #2 Mini Bracelet | 925 silver | 13–16 g | from $345 | The same carabiner logic, reduced to a thin line |
| Big Thorn Bracelet | 925 silver + carbon | 45–95 g | from $1279 | The brand's first rigid bracelet — a barbed cuff |
| Blade Big Links Bracelet | 925 silver | 85–95 g | from $2436 | Flat faceted links, silver only, no carbon |
| One Display Techno Bracelet | Carbon + silver-plated | 2 g | $160 | Carbon almost without weight, the light entry point |
Two things separate this bracelet from the rest of the bracelets. It is the only one whose every element is a working mechanism rather than a decorative link. And it is the heaviest silver in the carabiner line: 95 to 130 grams against the 13 to 16 grams of the Mini. The Big Thorn, from the THORN family, is the closer relative by material — silver and carbon in one piece — but it is a rigid cuff, while this one is a chain of separate carabiners and follows the wrist.
Who it is for, and when
This is a bracelet for someone who wants silver to be noticed and does not mind carrying it. It reads as a single object on a bare wrist, and it does not need a second bracelet next to it. Unisex: there is no gendered version, only the three lengths.
It is a natural object for someone who already wears a BLADE chain and recognises the carabiner as the clasp of it. It travels well — nothing to unscrew, and each carabiner holds by its own mechanism.
Where it does not work: under a tight sleeve and in water for long periods. The carbon is indifferent to water, but silver in constant damp darkens faster and unevenly.
About STRUGA. STRUGA is a dark silver jewelry brand founded by Dmitry Strugovshchikov and Ekaterina Strugovshchikova, handcrafted in the Bali workshop by master silversmiths. The brand's silver line is 925 sterling silver; alongside it stands CARBON, where carbon is joined with other materials. The silver in this bracelet is Living Silver: unplated, it darkens on its own from air and skin, while the carbon stays as it is. The darkening is part of the design. It is a brutalist object that reacts and changes through contact with the environment and the wearer.
Worn with the rest of the world: a BLADE chain carries the same carabiner as its clasp around the neck, and the Carabiner #2 Mini Bracelet gives the same mechanism at a tenth of the weight on the other wrist. A length or proportion of your own is possible through custom order.
Frequently asked questions
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How much does the bracelet weigh?
It depends on the size, because the length is made of silver carabiners. 14.5 cm weighs 95.2 grams, 17.5 cm weighs 112.74 grams, 21.5 cm weighs 130.28 grams. All three are large, substantial objects and the weight is felt on the wrist.
What size do I need?
The bracelet comes in three sizes: 14.5, 17.5 and 21.5 cm. Those centimetres are the length of the bracelet, not the circumference of the wrist — measure the wrist and add the gap you want the piece to sit with, as described in the bracelet size guide. If none of the three is right, the length can be made to your measurement through custom order.
How much does it cost and how long does it take to make?
$2712 for 14.5 cm, $3205 for 17.5 cm, $3705 for 21.5 cm. Each bracelet is made to order in about four weeks and then shipped worldwide from the workshop.
What is the cross in the centre made of, and why two materials?
The cross is multilayer matte carbon in the Arctic palette, its shape CNC-milled from sheet carbon. The carabiners themselves are 925 silver. Silver and carbon brought together in one composition is the principle of the MOSAIC family. Carbon is light, water-resistant and stays the same over time; silver lives and darkens — so the two materials behave differently.
What is the Carabiner #2 Big?
Carabiner #2 Big carries the form of the SIGNATURE ASYMMETRIC family. It is the massive carabiner that always closes the BLADE chains. In this bracelet the carabiner is multiplied into the body itself: every element is a real working carabiner that opens, closes and holds.
Why does the silver darken while the carbon does not, and how do I care for it?
The silver surface is Living Silver — 925 silver without rhodium plating. The bracelet arrives light and darkens with air and skin: the recesses of the relief darken while friction lightens the raised edges. The patina is a property, not a defect. The carbon does not darken and stays as it is. The silver can be brought back to the light with care — a soft cloth or a silver-cleaning solution. Avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic baths.
