Classic · 9ct or 18ct gold
Hammered gold, 4mm in 9ct or 18ct gold
From £529
Hammered all over, so there is no mirror panel to keep perfect.
Four millimetres worked all over in a fine hammered texture, so the surface is a field of small facets rather than one mirror. It is a forgiving finish on a ring worn every day: a scratch on a polished band announces itself, and on a hammered one it joins in. About 1.1g in 9ct and 1.5g in 18ct, among the lightest of the gold bands.
Made to order · About 4 weeks · posted insured
Before you order, in one place
- What you are buying
- Hammered gold, 9ct or 18ct gold, made to order in your size. 4mm wide.
- Price
- £529 in 9ct gold, £729 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, Women's rings, Gold rings
About this ring
Hammered gold, 4mm in 9ct or 18ct gold, in detail
Four millimetres hammered all over, so the face is a field of small, shallow facets rather than a single polished plane. Each facet catches the light at its own angle, and the band shimmers unevenly, the way water does when a breeze crosses it. It looks made by hand and slightly organic, with no mirror panel and no flat face anywhere. Among the gold bands it is the one designed as much around daily life as around looks, which gives it an unfussy confidence.
How it wears
This is the gold band that forgives. On a polished ring a scratch stands alone against the mirror; on a hammered one it is another small mark among many, and the texture takes it in. 9ct gold still marks at Mohs 3.5, but the marks simply join the finish. Over the years the high points soften and gain a gentle shine, which suits it. At about 1.1g in 9ct it sits lightly on the finger.
Choosing yours
One width, 4mm, comfortable on a slimmer or a broader finger alike. The carat choice is mostly about colour: 18ct is warmer and slightly heavier at about 1.5g, while 9ct is paler and harder. It suits someone who works with their hands, someone who dislikes fuss, and anyone who has watched a polished band dull and wished it had texture. Paired with a partner's Ripple or Wide court, it gives two people different surfaces in the same gold.
The width
| Width | How it reads |
|---|---|
| 4mm | Slim, the quietest everyday width |
Carat by carat
| Gold | Weight | Price, delivered |
|---|---|---|
| 9ct gold | About 1.1g | £529 |
| 18ct gold | About 1.5g | £729 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammered gold (this ring) | Hammered all over, so there is no mirror panel to keep perfect. | 9ct gold | 4mm | Mohs 3.5 | £529 |
| Minimal edge, hers | Flat vertical facets on both, and a fine beaded edge on hers. 4mm, sold alone or as a set. | 9ct gold | 4mm | Mohs 3.5 | £529 |
| Faceted vega, hers | 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 | £525 |
| 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 Hammered gold, 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 Hammered gold in the range?
- Minimal edge, hers (9ct gold) and Faceted vega, 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.