Classic · 9ct or 18ct gold
Soft ridge, 3mm in 9ct or 18ct gold
From £535
The face rises to a gentle ridge, so the light runs along the finger.
Three millimetres, with the face rising to a soft ridge rather than sitting flat. A flat band catches one highlight; a ridged one runs a line of light along the length of the finger, which is what makes a narrow band read as more than a plain circle. About 1.1g in 9ct and 1.6g in 18ct.
Made to order · About 4 weeks · posted insured
Before you order, in one place
- What you are buying
- Soft ridge, 9ct or 18ct gold, made to order in your size. 3mm wide.
- Price
- £535 in 9ct gold, £745 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
Soft ridge, 3mm in 9ct or 18ct gold, in detail
Three millimetres of gold whose face rises from each edge to a soft central ridge, like a roof with its peak sanded smooth. That small change of angle is the whole design. A flat face holds one highlight; this one carries a thin line of light along the length of the band, so a narrow ring reads as drawn with a pen rather than plain. Polished all over, it sits between the Slim band and the wider courts, with more presence than the first and less metal than the second.
How it wears
The ridge meets the world first, so that is where fine marks gather, while the slopes on either side stay brighter for longer. On 9ct gold, at Mohs 3.5, those marks are normal and polish out, and the line of light comes back with them. At about 1.1g in 9ct it is light enough to forget, and the rounded peak has no sharp edge to catch on anything.
Choosing yours
One width, 3mm, so the decision is between the two carats. 9ct is the harder alloy and keeps the ridge crisp through daily wear. 18ct, about 1.6g, has the richer colour, and on a ridged face that warmth runs along the line of light. The soft ridge suits someone who finds a flat band too plain but does not want texture or pattern, and its slim width lets it sit close beside an engagement ring without crowding.
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 1.1g | £535 |
| 18ct gold | About 1.6g | £745 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft ridge (this ring) | The face rises to a gentle ridge, so the light runs along the finger. | 9ct gold | 3mm | Mohs 3.5 | £535 |
| Square facet, hers | A row of square facets, cut the same on both rings. 4mm, sold alone or as a set. | 9ct gold | 4mm | Mohs 3.5 | £535 |
| Square facet, his | A row of square facets, cut the same on both rings. 4mm, sold alone or as a set. | 9ct gold | 4mm | Mohs 3.5 | £535 |
| Hammered gold | Hammered all over, so there is no mirror panel to keep perfect. | 9ct gold | 4mm | Mohs 3.5 | £529 |
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 Soft ridge, 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 Soft ridge in the range?
- Square facet, hers (9ct gold) and Square facet, 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.