18ct Yellow-Gold Ruby and Seed-Pearl Pendant Sold at Raffan Kelaher & Thomas

Invaluable’s lot page documents the sale of an 18ct yellow‑gold ruby and seed‑pearl pendant necklace (Raffan Kelaher & Thomas auction) that was offered and recorded on February 23, 2026 (Australian auction house timing). The lot page records the sold status (sold price viewabl

The auction record supplied here confirms the pendant changed hands at Raffan Kelaher & Thomas on Feb 23, 2026, but the extract is truncated and does not include a hammer price, lot number, estimate, condition report, dimensions, or photographs. Those catalogue details and the buyer-premium-inclusive total are not present in the supplied text and remain necessary to assess provenance, maker marks, and market value.

Retail comparators from contemporary marketplaces show how varied pricing can be for ruby-and-gold pendants of differing weights and metal fineness. Sample listings from Thenaturalrubycompany include Item ID: J9610, $1,600, View Details, 1.38 Ct. Ruby 18K Yellow Gold necklace and Item ID: J11629, $700, View Details, 0.06 Ct. Ruby 14K Yellow Gold necklace, as well as Item ID: J9650, 1.98 Ct. Ruby 18K White Gold pendant, On Sale, View Details. Those item IDs and prices illustrate that small single-stone rubies and modest carat weights in 14K to 18K gold occupy a wide band of retail pricing that does not directly translate to auction results for an 18ct piece with seed-pearl accents.

Period and estate parallels put the Raffan Kelaher & Thomas lot in visual and historical context. 1stdibs lists a “1920s Ruby and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch” and describes “A fine and impressive antique 0.06 carat ruby and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold pendant/brooch” located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne. MarketSquareJewelers maintains multiple seed-pearl headings including “Antique Ruby and Seed Pearl Gold Sunburst Pendant” and identifies itself as “the largest estate jeweler in New England | 6 locations | 5 Days a week live shopping on instagram,” underscoring the steady demand for seed-pearl motifs in estate inventories.

Contrast with mass-market product tiers is stark. A commercial listing from Thegoldgods shows a “Ruby Necklace Pendant & Rope Chain” described as 18k Gold Plated with “VVS Ruby CZ Simulate,” 22" chain length and 3cm pendant height, and makes broader claims such as “1,000,0000+ Units sold” and “Average Customer Rating: 5.00 out of 5 stars, Total Number of Reviews: 18 customer reviews.” Angara’s retail FAQ frames the range consumers will see for solid-gold ruby pendants: “At Angara, yellow gold ruby necklace pendants cost between $379 and $10,000+ depending on the design, ruby quality and carat weight.”

Because the supplied auction excerpt is incomplete, definitive valuation or attribution for the Raffan Kelaher & Thomas lot must await the full Invaluable lot page or the auctioneer’s catalogue notes. For buyers and collectors seeking beauty without compromise, the final sale price, hi-res images, hallmark information, and provenance text will determine whether this 18ct yellow-gold ruby and seed-pearl pendant aligns with the modest retail examples, the premium antique pieces on 1stdibs, or occupies a distinct niche on the auction market.