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Classic · 9ct or 18ct gold
Faceted vega, his: 3mm in 9ct or 18ct gold
From £545
Broad flat facets that turn a round band into a soft polygon. 3mm, sold alone or as a set.
Three millimetres with the outside cut into broad flat facets, so the band reads as a softened polygon rather than a circle. Comfort fit inside, so the inner edge is rounded rather than left square against the finger. About 1.2g in 9ct and 1.7g in 18ct. It is one half of a set: order it with the matching women'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
- Faceted vega, his, 9ct or 18ct gold, made to order in your size. 3mm wide.
- Price
- £545 in 9ct gold, £775 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, Men's rings, Gold rings
About this ring
Faceted vega, his: 3mm in 9ct or 18ct gold, in detail
A 3mm gold band whose outside has been cut into broad flat sides, turning the circle into a softened polygon. It is an unusual profile for a narrow wedding ring: the planes give it a crisp, almost engineered look, and each one takes the light separately, so the band flashes in clean steps as the hand turns. At about 1.2g in 9ct it is a touch heavier than the women's version of the same cut. Its geometry suits someone who finds a plain round band too soft.
How it wears
Gold is a soft metal at Mohs 3.5, and 9ct will mark in daily use. On this ring the marks show as a gentle haze on the flat sides rather than as lines across a curve, which is the look of a ring that is worn, and they polish out. Narrow and light at about 1.2g, it stays on through work and weekends without being thought about, the comfort fit rounding the inside.
Choosing yours
At 3mm this is a narrow band for someone who wants a ring that reads quietly but still has a shape of its own. The carat is the only other choice: 9ct is about 1.2g and the harder alloy, practical for daily use; 18ct is about 1.7g and holds twice as much gold.
It is cut to match Faceted vega, hers, so the two rings share an outline, and ordered together they come as a discounted set.
The width
| Width | How it reads |
|---|---|
| 3mm | Slim and fine, sits easily beside an engagement ring |
Carat by carat
| Gold | Weight | Price, delivered |
|---|---|---|
| 9ct gold | About 1.2g | £545 |
| 18ct gold | About 1.7g | £775 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faceted vega, his (this ring) | 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 |
| Scrollwork | A scrolling beaded motif down the centre, fine bead texture at each edge. | 9ct gold | 5mm | Mohs 3.5 | £549 |
| Contrast texture, hers | 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 |
| Soft ridge | The face rises to a gentle ridge, so the light runs along the finger. | 9ct gold | 3mm | Mohs 3.5 | £535 |
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 Faceted vega, his: 3mm 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 Faceted vega, his in the range?
- Scrollwork (9ct gold) and Contrast texture, hers (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.