SPECIFICATIONS
| Article | R-0488-D15 |
| Material | 925 Sterling Silver |
| Availability | Made to order · 2–4 weeks |
| Weight | 9.6 g·for the selected size; weight may vary slightly |
| Size | 15 mm · US 4 · EU 47 |
| Finish | Living Silver |
| Technique | Wax model, 925 silver, hand finishing |
| Production | Handmade in Bali, Indonesia |
| World | CODEX |
| Family | BRUTALISM |
| Size Guide | How to find your ring size → |
| Shipping | Free worldwide, duties and taxes included · one exchange within 14 days |
| Care | Wipe with a soft cloth after wearing. Remove before water or chemicals |
THE STORY OF THIS PIECE
The fourth form of the brand — architecture in silver. BRUTALISM is an exploration of Soviet brutalist aesthetics under the influence of Suprematism. Today it is the heaviest and most massive rings in the brand, and ear cuffs; the range will grow.
Read the BRUTALISM form story→EXPLORE STRUGA
925 sterling silver, uncoated: a wide smooth band with flat bars set across the top at different heights. The ends of the bars run past the edge in steps, so the smooth face of a signet becomes an architectural relief. A BRUTALISM ring: sizes 15 to 22, weight from 9.6 to 24 g, made to order in 2–4 weeks, often sooner.
Material: 925 sterling silver, no rhodium plating.
World and family: CODEX → BRUTALISM, the fourth form of the brand — architecture in silver.
Finish: Living Silver — light matte metal that darkens on its own over time. A property of uncoated silver, not applied oxidation.
Form: a wide band with a slight waist; above it flat bars of different lengths form a stepped outline.
Sizes and weight: 15–22, from 9.6 to 24 g.
Lead time: made to order, 2–4 weeks, often sooner.
Care: wipe with a dry cloth after wear, keep away from chlorine and harsh chemicals; don't polish the whole surface or you erase the history.
A signet usually carries a smooth plate for a seal. Here that plate is a field of flat bars: they lie across the ring, some shorter, some longer, their ends overhanging the edge. The relief resembles a city plan rather than a flat surface. A signet has a substantial face and a noticeable weight on the hand. The Brutalism V.1 ring retains both, expressed in a different architectural language. See the brand’s other signets in the same collection.
BRUTALISM is the fourth form of the brand, architecture in silver: an exploration of Soviet brutalist aesthetics under the influence of Suprematism, begun together with an architect. The versions are parallel expressions of one design language. V.1 has a dense, regular row of bars in light silver; V.3 has a more uneven, stepped arrangement and a black oxidized finish.
How V.1 differs from V.3
| Brutalism V.1 — this ring | Brutalism V.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Relief | A dense even row of flat bars — a single regular row across the face | Bars scattered in steps, the rhythm broken |
| Finish | Living Silver: light matte metal darkens on its own | Black oxidation: the metal is darkened in advance, at the bench |
| Sizes | 15–22 | 15–22 |
| Weight | 9.6–24 g | 9.6–24 g |
| Price | $385–$1,013 | $368–$920 |
| For whom | Those who want light silver and are willing to wait while it darkens | Those who want a dark object now — see V.3 |
Who it is for, and when
V.1 can be worn as a single ring: its broad band and large face are visible from a distance. It is an everyday ring — uncoated light silver darkens gradually, patina settles into the gaps between the bars and deepens the relief, while the raised ribs lighten with wear. The ring weighs between 9.6 and 24 g across sizes 15–22. The smaller sizes retain the same geometry; the larger ones add a substantial weight of silver. If you are choosing V.1 as a gift, consider the recipient’s interest in architecture and geometric forms. Confirm their ring size before ordering. Each ring is made to order in 2–4 weeks (often sooner) and comes in STRUGA packaging. For a dark object with no wait for patina, the family has V.3. See the brand’s other rings in the rings collection.
About STRUGA. STRUGA is a dark silver jewelry brand founded by Dmitry Strugovshchikov and Ekaterina Strugovshchikova. For the international market, STRUGA objects are made in Bali. This ring is 925 sterling silver, and it is Living Silver: the metal carries no rhodium plating and is not darkened in advance — it darkens on its own through contact with the environment and the wearer. The darkening is part of the design.
Styling. How this piece reads in a dark, architectural wardrobe — the Rick Owens aesthetic guide.
Frequently asked questions
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How heavy is the Brutalism V.1 Ring and how does it sit on the hand?
The weight depends on the size: 9.6 g in size 15, 14 g in size 18 and 24 g in size 22. The wide band and raised plate make this a substantial ring; comfort depends on the wearer and the chosen size.
How do I choose the right size for the Brutalism V.1 Ring?
V.1 is a closed form with relief across the upper plate, so it cannot be resized later without breaking the geometry. Measure a ring you already wear on the same finger, ideally in the evening, when fingers are slightly larger. If you are between sizes, choose the larger one — a slightly looser fit can be more comfortable with a ring weighing 14 to 24 g. The measuring procedure is in the ring size guide. The size is confirmed before production starts; every ring is made to order. If it still does not fit, the ring is exchanged rather than resized: one exchange for another size within 14 days of delivery.
How do I care for the Living Silver finish?
Living Silver is 925 sterling silver without rhodium plating. The surface reacts to skin, air and sweat, and that is the point. Patina settles into the gaps between the bars and deepens the relief, while the raised ribs lighten with wear. Basic care: wipe with a dry cloth after wear, keep it away from chlorine and harsh chemicals. Don't polish the whole surface — you will erase the history. Even so, the patina is reversible, and the choice stays with the owner. V.1 is matte, and on matte silver the patina is reset with a soft abrasive. Scotch-brite or abrasive paper takes off a thin top layer, and the patina goes with it.
Can I order V.1 in a custom size or with a dark finish?
Yes. A non-standard size, engraving inside the band and black oxidation of the V.1 geometry are handled as a Custom Order. Share the request with STRUGA before checkout. Custom work generally takes 2–4 weeks from design approval, often sooner. This is an estimate; the team confirms the schedule. A ready dark version already exists in the family — that is V.3.
What makes this a STRUGA ring and not just another silver ring?
V.1 grew out of work with an architect around Soviet brutalism — the honesty of raw concrete, open formwork, no cosmetic layer. STRUGA translated that into metal: a smooth wide band as the load-bearing part, a field of flat bars of different lengths above it, steps along the edges instead of an even rim. It is one variation of the BRUTALISM design code, not a step in a series. It is built to be worn as part of the body, not stored in a box.
Is the Brutalism V.1 ring made in Bali?
For the international market, STRUGA objects are made in Bali. Brutalism V.1 is made to order in 2–4 weeks, often sooner.
