Classic · 9ct or 18ct gold
Rounded court, 4mm in 9ct or 18ct gold
From £565
Rounded outside and rounded inside, which is the comfortable one.
Four millimetres in a court section, meaning rounded on the outside and rounded on the inside as well. That inner curve is the whole point: nothing sits square against the finger, which is why the court is the profile most people end up choosing. About 1.4g in 9ct and 2.0g in 18ct, so it is a lighter court than a traditional heavyweight band.
Made to order · About 4 weeks · posted insured
Before you order, in one place
- What you are buying
- Rounded court, 9ct or 18ct gold, made to order in your size. 4mm wide.
- Price
- £565 in 9ct gold, £835 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
Rounded court, 4mm in 9ct or 18ct gold, in detail
A four millimetre court band, curved on the outside and curved again on the inside, so the cross section is a soft lens of gold. The finish is satin: a fine brushed grain that spreads the light into a low, even glow rather than one sharp reflection, so the ring is read by its curve instead of its shine. It is the traditional wedding ring silhouette, given a quieter surface than a polished court would have, which makes it look settled from the first day.
How it wears
Comfort is the reason the court shape exists. The inner curve means no square edge presses into the finger when the hand closes, which matters on a ring that never comes off. The satin finish helps as well: 9ct gold marks at Mohs 3.5, and small scratches sink into the brushed grain rather than standing out. Over the years the high points will slowly gain a soft shine, and the satin can be brushed back whenever it is wanted.
Choosing yours
Four millimetres sits in the middle of the gold widths: wide enough to read as a wedding band, slim enough to suit a narrower finger. At about 1.4g in 9ct and 2.0g in 18ct it is lighter than a heavyweight court, so it never feels bulky. 18ct brings a warmer colour up through the satin; 9ct gives the harder surface. It suits anyone who wants the classic shape without a mirror finish to look after, and it makes an easy match for a partner's Wide court.
The width
| Width | How it reads |
|---|---|
| 4mm | Slim, the quietest everyday width |
Carat by carat
| Gold | Weight | Price, delivered |
|---|---|---|
| 9ct gold | About 1.4g | £565 |
| 18ct gold | About 2g | £835 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rounded court (this ring) | Rounded outside and rounded inside, which is the comfortable one. | 9ct gold | 4mm | Mohs 3.5 | £565 |
| Milgrain edge | A fine beaded rope along both edges, polished in between. | 9ct gold | 5mm | Mohs 3.5 | £559 |
| Minimal edge, his | 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 | £559 |
| Sparkle line | Polished gold rails either side of a broad sparkling white centre. | 9ct gold | 4mm | Mohs 3.5 | £575 |
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 Rounded court, 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 Rounded court in the range?
- Milgrain edge (9ct gold) and Minimal edge, 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.