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Ella Gafter Sapphire Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire and pearl earrings feature a flower design on the ear with 8.40 carats of oval cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

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White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Whit...

Ella Gafter Sapphire Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire and pearl earrings feature two faceted pear shape blue sapphires encrusted into two
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond,...

Ella Gafter Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue Ceylon sapphire pendant necklace features 5 faceted blue oval cut sapphires with a diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond,...

Ella Gafter Pearl Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
briolette sapphires. It hangs from a hook set with diamonds and connects to a 21” 18 carat white gold chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamon...

Ella Gafter Pearl Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This Tahitian pearl and diamond ring features a particularly large and attractive pearl of 17.5
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Black Pearl, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire and diamond pendant features a spray of marquise shape faceted orange sapphires (10.50
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Pearl Sapphire Diamond Pendant
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
-pearl) topped by crystal, and diamonds, lending the jewel a distinctly art déco look. It is accompanied
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Crystal, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, White...

Ella Gafter Pearl Sapphire Pendant
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
sapphires. The total weight of orange sapphire is 2.40 carats. The round diamonds weigh 0.12 carats. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Go...

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
on the neck. The splendid sapphires are interleaved with round diamonds of top quality (F/VVS) for a
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21st Century and Contemporary Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter Pink Sapphire Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pink sapphire and diamond earrings feature a flower design on the ear with 9 carats of drop
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond,...

Ella Gafter Pearl Pink Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. The jewel suspends a splendid South Sea pearl of extraordinary size: 20 x 18mm. The 2” pendant is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

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Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond,...

Ella Gafter Pink Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pink sapphire and diamond pendant necklace features 5 faceted drop shape sapphires with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond,...

Ella Gafter Yellow Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire and diamond pendant features a spray of marquise shape faceted yellow sapphires (8.20
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Wh...

Ella Gafter Yellow Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
graduated to lay perfectly on the neck. The sapphires are interleaved with round diamonds of top quality (F
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter Sapphire Emerald Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire and pearl earrings features a hoop-like design on the ear set with faceted blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, White...

Ella Gafter Ceylon Sapphire Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond earrings feature a round design set with diamonds on the ear around a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Onyx, White Di...

Ella Gafter Diamond Sapphire Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
motifs of orange sapphire (3.80 carats) and diamonds (0.80 carats). The pendant is detachable and can be
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter Golden Pearl Sapphire Diamond Pendant
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
enhanced in any way. The pearl is completely exposed and connected to a hook set with diamonds. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...

Ella Gafter Pearl Sapphire Briolette Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
. The pearls are perched on a crown of round diamonds (0.80 carats) suspending 10 sapphire briolettes of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

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White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Whit...

Ella Gafter Sapphire Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pendant features a 15mm South Sea pearl with a crown of round diamonds set en pave (0.45 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter Black Pearl Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
briolette sapphires. It hangs by a hook set with diamonds to a 17” 18 carat white gold chain decorated with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold...

Ella Gafter Diamond Sapphire Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
gold chain with 4 motifs set with hand cut heart shape mother of pearl, and 0.40 carats of diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire Diamond Pearl Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond earrings feature a design with faceted round cut Ceylon sapphires on
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k...

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire Pearl Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and South Sea pearl earrings feature a symmetrical design on the ear with 8.90
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond,...

Ella Gafter Golden Pearl Sapphire Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pair of golden pearl earrings features a spray of marquise shaped faceted golden sapphires on
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

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Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamon...

Ella Gafter Lavender Sapphire Pearl Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The lavender sapphire and South Sea pearl earrings features a flower design on the ear with 6.90
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold...

Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
pearls, rubies, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds with her impeccable artistry, flawless designs and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Crystal, Sapphire, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue ...

Ella Gafter Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Pearl Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Ceylon sapphire bracelet features a splendid, untreated, 16mm South Sea pearl flanked by a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist More Bracelets

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond,...

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond pendant features an arrangement of oval shape faceted sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond,...

Ella Gafter 16mm Golden Pearl Diamond Sapphire Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This golden pearl and diamond ring features a lovely pearl of 16mm diameter. The pearl is untreated
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamon...

Ella Gafter Golden Pearl Sapphire Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This golden pearl and diamond cocktail ring features a large Australian pearl of 16.5mm diameter
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Whit...

Ella Gafter Pearl Sapphire Diamond Turtle Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
circumscribed by a rim of oval-cut faceted pink sapphires. The turtle holds in its mouth a South Sea pearl of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

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Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond,...

Ella Gafter Heart Shape Sapphire Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl earrings feature two heart shape faceted blue sapphires encrusted into two larger carved
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

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Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pear...

Ella Gafter Heart Shape Sapphire Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
tops suspend –via a round diamond- a pair of lovely 14.5mm South Sea pearls, in a cone of custom cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

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Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pear...

Ella Gafter Bee Pearl Diamond Sapphire Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pearl and diamond bee brooch features a South Sea pearl of 17.5mm diameter. The flexible wings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, White Di...

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire Pearl Diamond Flower Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
: Ella Gafter is recognized as one of the world’s leading pearl jewelers, even earning herself the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

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White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold,...

Ella Gafter Pink Sapphire Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
crown of round diamonds. The jewel suspends a splendid South Sea pearl of the unusual size of 19 x 17mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...

Ella Gafter Diamond Sapphire Pearl Tassel Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond, sapphire and pearl chandelier pendant features a cascade with 6 South Sea pearls of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Wh...

Ella Gafter Pink Sapphire Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
flanking a spine of round diamonds. The jewel suspends a splendid South Sea pearl of a very rare size: 19 x
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...

Ella Gafter Diamond Sapphire Pearl Tassel Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond, blue sapphire and pearl chandelier pendant features a cascade with 6 South Sea pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...

Ella Gafter Diamond Sapphire Pearl Lariat Necklace Set
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
by Ella Gafter. Each lariat is signed EG.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist More Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 1...

Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Sapphire Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
pearls are perched on a crown of round diamonds (0.80 carats) suspending 10 sapphire briolettes of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Whit...

Ella Gafter Sapphire South Sea Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
orange color sapphires, accented with 2 diamonds at the center. The tops suspend 2 South Sea pearls of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k ...

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
sapphires accented with a crown of round diamonds. The jewel suspends a splendid South Sea pearl of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Dragonfly Brooch Sapphire Diamond 18mm Pearl
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

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Sapphire, Diamond, Crystal, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamon...

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
sapphires suspending a lustrous Australian South Sea pearl of 17mm diameter by means of a triangle-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire 14mm Pearl Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and South Sea pearl earrings feature 2 pearls of 14mm diameter. The design is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...

Ella Gafter Heart Shape Sapphire Pearl Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
sapphires. The tops suspend 2 South Sea pearls of 15x 16mm diameter. 0.22 carats of round diamonds complete
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

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Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond,...

Ella Gafter Pearl Heart Shape Sapphire Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
pink sapphires. The tops suspend 2 South Sea pearls of 13 x16mm diameter. 0.12 carats of round diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond,...

Ella Gafter Golden Pearl Sapphire Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
motifs each set with 3 oval cut yellow sapphires. The total weight of round diamonds is 0.12 carats. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Go...

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire South Sea Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and South Sea pearl earrings feature a spray of 13.50 carats of oval cut and pear
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond,...

Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Sapphire Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pearl and diamond bee brooch features a South Sea pearl of 17.5mm diameter. The wings are set
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, White Di...

Ella Gafter Lavender Sapphire Pearl Flower Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The lavender sapphire and South Sea pearl earrings feature a flower design on the ear with 6.90
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
a spine of round diamonds. The jewel suspends a splendid South Sea pearl of extraordinary size: 20 x
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...

Ella Gafter Heart Shape Sapphire Pearl Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl and sapphire earrings features a flower design on the ear with 6.98 carats of heart shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Pink Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pink sapphire and diamond earrings feature a flower design on the ear with 8.82 carats of drop
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond,...

Ella Gafter Sapphire Diamond South Sea Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pendant features a golden South Sea pearl with a crown of round diamonds set en pave (0.75
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Ceylon sapphire and diamond necklace features 4 marvelously articulated leaf designs (see
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond,...

Ella Gafter Diamond Blue Sapphire Pearl Tassel Chandelier Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond, blue sapphire and pearl chandelier earrings feature a cascade with 8 South Sea pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
hues spangled with a crown of round diamonds. At the center a 16.5mm golden pearl of splendid skin and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Wh...

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Ella Gafter Sapphire Pearl Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the ella gafter sapphire pearl diamond you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from 18k Gold, Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and pear cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our ella gafter sapphire pearl diamond for sale are for women, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Ella Gafter Sapphire Pearl Diamond?

Prices for a ella gafter sapphire pearl diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $3,600 and can go as high as $238,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $20,800.

Ella Gafter for sale on 1stDibs

Even before Ella Gafter founded her namesake jewelry collection in 1982, she was a formidable presence in the jewelry industry.

As a Rome-based gem dealer, Gafter sold pearls and precious stones to retailers and jewelers but was often dissatisfied with how they made use of the rare materials she worked so hard to source. Instead of grousing, she decided to design jewels that would do them justice, focusing primarily on pearls — akoya, Tahitian and South Sea. She explains her fascination with the lustrous marine treasures simply: “Every woman looks better with pearls than without.”

Her daughter Talila Gafter, then an undergrad at Harvard, was her ally in getting the project off the ground. Together, they made the rounds to stores with Ella’s first efforts. “We had a little pouch with eight pieces and we sold everything,” Talila tells 1stDibs. After graduation, she “was involved one hundred percent” in building the company, whose pieces are handmade by master jewelers in Naples.

The designer insists that her unwavering focus is the source of her success. “There’s no compromising for me,” she says. She’s been known to replace the pearls in a single piece time after time until she’s certain she’s achieved her ideal result. “A pearl you have to respect,” she explains. “You have to put it where it wants to sit.”

Ella describes the collaboration with her daughter as a “partnership,” with each having her own domain. “I’m all fantasy; Talila is the concrete one,” she says. The company is now based in New York City, with Talila as its president while Ella is firmly at the helm of creative decisions. “I’ve never made a design suggestion to Ella,” says Talila. “Nobody does.”

That forbearance has been earned, says Talila. “I admire that Ella doesn’t take no for an answer, her tenacity, her extraordinary ambition. She believes as long as there is life, there is a lot of beauty to create. She’s a force of nature.”

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