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Classic · 9ct or 18ct gold
Contrast texture, hers: 4mm in 9ct or 18ct gold
From £549
White against yellow: polished on his, a frosted sparkle on hers. 4mm, sold alone or as a set.
Four millimetres in two tones, a frosted white sparkle centre between polished yellow rails. Comfort fit inside, so the inner edge is rounded rather than left square against the finger. About 1.3g in 9ct and 1.8g in 18ct. It is one half of a set: order it with the matching men's ring and the pair is ten per cent off.
Made to order · About 4 weeks · posted insured
Before you order, in one place
- What you are buying
- Contrast texture, hers, 9ct or 18ct gold, made to order in your size. 4mm wide.
- Price
- £549 in 9ct gold, £789 in 18ct gold. UK delivery is included and nothing is added at checkout.
- When it arrives
- About 4 weeks to make, then one working day insured and signed for. Delivery in full
- Changing your mind
- 14 days from delivery, return postage paid. The cancellation right
- Who you are contracting with
- Trothe Ltd, registered in England and Wales, company number 17431230, Lytchett House, 13 Freeland Park, Wareham Road, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6FA. Questions and complaints to hello@trothe.co.uk.
- Material9ct gold or 18ct gold
- Surface hardnessMohs 3.5 in 9ct, Mohs 3 in 18ct
- Density11.2 g/cm³ in 9ct, 15.6 g/cm³ in 18ct
- ResizableDesign dependent
- HallmarkedYes, UK hallmarked
- MadeTo order, in your size
- DeliveryAbout 4 weeks, insured
- Returns14 days
Also in: Wedding rings, His and hers, Women's rings, Gold rings
About this ring
Contrast texture, hers: 4mm in 9ct or 18ct gold, in detail
Four millimetres in two golds and two finishes: a frosted white centre, cut to a fine sparkle, held between polished yellow rails. The centre glitters in tiny points while the rails carry smooth lines of light, so the band is lively without a stone. Within the set, the Contrast texture, his reverses the emphasis, with a polished white face between yellow edges. Same colours, different surfaces: hers is the one that catches the eye across a room.
How it wears
Comfort fit inside keeps the edges rounded against the finger. The frosted centre hides everyday marks well, while the polished yellow rails show fine scratches first, as polished 9ct gold at Mohs 3.5 always does, and they polish out. The sparkle softens gently over the years where it meets the most contact. 9ct is not hypoallergenic, and the white gold centre is not suited to skin that reacts to nickel. At about 1.3g in 9ct it is light and easy to wear.
Choosing yours
One width, 4mm. 18ct deepens the yellow and sharpens the contrast with the white, at about 1.8g; 9ct is lighter and harder. It suits someone who likes a little sparkle and wears both white and yellow jewellery. With the Contrast texture, his it makes a set that matches in tone but not in texture: hers frosted, his polished. For a standalone band in the same spirit, Sparkle line is its nearest neighbour in the range.
The width
| Width | How it reads |
|---|---|
| 4mm | Slim, the quietest everyday width |
Carat by carat
| Gold | Weight | Price, delivered |
|---|---|---|
| 9ct gold | About 1.3g | £549 |
| 18ct gold | About 1.8g | £789 |
The design and width are the same in each; the gold changes the colour depth, the weight and the hallmark. 9ct or 18ct gold, compared.
How it compares with the rings nearest it
| Ring | What sets it apart | Metal | Widths | Surface hardness | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast texture, hers (this ring) | White against yellow: polished on his, a frosted sparkle on hers. 4mm, sold alone or as a set. | 9ct gold | 4mm | Mohs 3.5 | £549 |
| Scrollwork | A scrolling beaded motif down the centre, fine bead texture at each edge. | 9ct gold | 5mm | Mohs 3.5 | £549 |
| Faceted vega, his | Broad flat facets that turn a round band into a soft polygon. 3mm, sold alone or as a set. | 9ct gold | 3mm | Mohs 3.5 | £545 |
| Milgrain edge | A fine beaded rope along both edges, polished in between. | 9ct gold | 5mm | Mohs 3.5 | £559 |
There are 32 9ct gold bands in the range, from £515 to £719. All about 9ct gold.
The metal, in brief
37.5% gold against 18ct's 75%, so roughly half the metal cost in a year when bullion set an all time record. It is also the harder alloy of the two, which matters more on a ring worn daily than the carat number does. Fully hallmarked, with resizing options that depend on the finished design, and a British standard that has been sold here for over a century.
Surface hardness Mohs 3.5, density 11.2 g/cm³. As a precious metal it is hallmarked under UK law.
Compared side by side: 9ct gold or sterling silver, 9ct gold or palladium 950, 18ct gold or 9ct gold. Or read the full 9ct gold guide.
Work it out before you order
About Contrast texture, hers: 4mm in 9ct or 18ct gold
- Can this ring be resized?
- A plain 9ct gold band may suit conventional resizing, but the metal alone does not establish a safe size range. Stones, settings, pattern and condition can restrict an alteration; full eternity is not the only difficult design. GIA warns against stretching platinum bands containing stones. Have the finished ring assessed for the size and direction of change, and confirm the method, finish, cost and timing before work begins.
- How long will it take?
- About 4 weeks. It is made in your size after you order rather than picked off a shelf, in the one width this design is made in.
- What is closest to the Contrast texture, hers in the range?
- Scrollwork (9ct gold) and Faceted vega, his (9ct gold). The comparison table on this page sets them side by side on metal, width, hardness and price.
- What if I get the size wrong?
- Return it inside 14 days and we refund it, and we pay the postage. Use the free ring size finder first if you are unsure, and if the ring is a surprise, ask us and we will talk you through the ways to find out without asking them.