Classic · 9ct or 18ct gold
Scrollwork, 5mm in 9ct or 18ct gold
From £549
A scrolling beaded motif down the centre, fine bead texture at each edge.
Five millimetres carrying a scrolling beaded motif down the centre of the band, with a fine granulated texture along both edges. The motif is worked into the face of the band rather than raised above it, so nothing stands proud of the surface to catch. About 1.3g in 9ct and 1.8g in 18ct: the cut work takes metal out, which is why a patterned 5mm weighs slightly less than the plain 4mm.
Made to order · About 4 weeks · posted insured
Before you order, in one place
- What you are buying
- Scrollwork, 9ct or 18ct gold, made to order in your size. 5mm wide.
- Price
- £549 in 9ct gold, £795 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, Men's rings, Women's rings, Gold rings
About this ring
Scrollwork, 5mm in 9ct or 18ct gold, in detail
Five millimetres with a scrolling motif of beads running down the centre of the band and a fine granulated texture along each edge. The pattern is cut into the face rather than raised from it, so the ring keeps a smooth outline while the surface carries a great deal of detail. Under the satin finish the scroll reads as a soft, continuous movement around the finger, and the beaded edges frame it like the border on an old piece of silver. It is ornament worked into the metal, with no stone needed.
How it wears
Because the motif is worked into the band, nothing stands proud to catch on fabric or take the brunt of a knock. Pattern is also kind to daily wear. 9ct gold marks at Mohs 3.5, and on a face this busy fine scratches disappear into the texture instead of drawing the eye. Over time the high points of the beading soften slightly, which gives the scroll the gentle look of something long worn and well kept.
Choosing yours
There is one width, 5mm, which gives the scroll enough room to read clearly. Despite the width it is light, about 1.3g in 9ct and 1.8g in 18ct, because the cut work takes metal out. 18ct deepens the colour, which suits the antique feel of the pattern; 9ct is harder and holds the crisp edges of the beading a little longer. It suits someone drawn to ornament and to old fashioned rings, and it pairs naturally with the Milgrain edge, which speaks the same beaded language more plainly.
The width
| Width | How it reads |
|---|---|
| 5mm | Between slim and classic |
Carat by carat
| Gold | Weight | Price, delivered |
|---|---|---|
| 9ct gold | About 1.3g | £549 |
| 18ct gold | About 1.8g | £795 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrollwork (this ring) | 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 |
| 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 Scrollwork, 5mm 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 Scrollwork in the range?
- Contrast texture, hers (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.