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Ella Gafter Pearl Cufflinks
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
, according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The cufflinks are signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cufflinks

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Pearl Cufflinks
Ella Gafter Pearl Cufflinks
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L 0.56 in
Ella Gafter Pearl Emerald Cufflinks
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
our own workshop in Naples, Italy, according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The cufflinks are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cufflinks

Materials

Emerald, Black Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Pearl Emerald Cufflinks
Ella Gafter Pearl Emerald Cufflinks
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W 0.63 in L 0.63 in
Ella Gafter Golden Pearl Cufflinks
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
, according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The cufflinks are signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cufflinks

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Bee Brooch Pearl
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
in our own workshop by maestro Scalabrì according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Bee Brooch Pearl
Ella Gafter Bee Brooch Pearl
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W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Ella Gafter Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 75” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 205 round pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of 8.5/9mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Pearl Necklace
Ella Gafter Pearl Necklace
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L 75 in
Ella Gafter Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 100” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 310 homogeneous round pearls (Pinctada Fucata
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Pearl Necklace
Ella Gafter Pearl Necklace
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L 100 in
Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Pendant
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
in our own workshop in Naples, Italy, according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Pendant
Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Pendant
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L 1.25 in
Ella Gafter Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
handmade in our own workshop in Naples, Italy, according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
pendant was handmade in our own workshop in Naples, Italy, according to an original design by Ella Gafter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
Naples, Italy, according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG. “Celebrated for her
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Pendant
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Golden Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
workshop according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Golden Pearl Necklace
Ella Gafter Golden Pearl Necklace
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L 16.5 in
Ella Gafter Pearl Sapphire Pendant
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pearl necklace features a golden Australian South Sea pearl of approximately 14mm X 13 size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Black Pearl Pendant
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
our own workshop in Naples, Italy, according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Black Pearl Pendant
Ella Gafter Black Pearl Pendant
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L 1.5 in
Ella Gafter Emerald Pearl Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Diamond Pearl Bow Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed Ellagem.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Ye...

Ella Gafter Diamond Pearl Bow Brooch
Ella Gafter Diamond Pearl Bow Brooch
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W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Ella Gafter Diamond Pearl Swan Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
, according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Coral, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pea...

Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
in Italy in our own workshop by maestro Scalabrì according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gol...

Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Pin Brooch
Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Pin Brooch
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W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Ella Gafter Pearl Strand Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 84” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 222 homogeneous round pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Japanese Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 85” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 252 homogeneous round Japanese Akoya pearls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter 12mm Pearl Diamond Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
handmade in Italy in our own workshop by maestro Giuseppe according to an original design by Ella Gafter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Whimsical Pearl Diamond Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
Giuseppe according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
in our own workshop in Italy by maestro Diego according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Crystal, 18...

Ella Gafter Tahitian Pearl Strand Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
according to an original Ella Gafter design. It is set with round diamonds of top quality (color, clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Rope Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship and knowhow by maestro Salvatore according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Whimsical Pearl Diamond Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
in Italy in our own workshop by maestro Giuseppe according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
Naples, Italy, according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
in our own workshop by gran maestro Pasquale according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
handmade in Italy by maestro Giuseppe according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
-of-a-kind and entirely handmade in Italy according to an original design by Ella Gafter. They are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Golden Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
hand made in our own workshop in Italy according to an original design by Ella Gafter. Please note the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
handmade in our own workshop in Naples, Italy, according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
maestro Scalabrì according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
original design by Ella Gafter. It features craftsmanship of the highest refinement. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Golden Pearl Drop Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
by Ella Gafter. Please note the loops are suitable for a small earlobe. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Golden Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
original design by Ella Gafter. Please note the loops are suitable for a small earlobe. The item is signed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Diamond 16mm Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
, Italy, according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Diamond Pearl Cuff Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
openwork craftsmanship and knowhow by maestro Salvatore according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...

Ella Gafter 18mm Pearl Cocktail Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This South Sea pearl and diamond cocktail ring features a large pearl of 18mm diameter. The pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Pearl Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
workshop by gran maestro Pasquale according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Bow Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
according to an original design by Ella Gafter. It features craftsmanship of the highest refinement. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter 16.5mm Pearl Diamond Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
to an original design by Ella Gafter. It features craftsmanship of the highest refinement. The item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
Pasquale in our own workshop in Naples, Italy, according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Crystal, 18k Gold, White...

Ella Gafter Pearl Sapphire Diamond Pendant
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
, according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, 18k G...

Ella Gafter Pearl Onyx Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
Naples, Italy, according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Crystal, White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold,...

Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Onyx Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
Pasquale in our own workshop in Naples, Italy, according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Pearl Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
in Italy in our own workshop according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Diamond Pearl Fish Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Diamond Pearl Fish Brooch Pin
Ella Gafter Diamond Pearl Fish Brooch Pin
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W 3.5 in L 2.5 in
Ella Gafter Bee Pearl Diamonds Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
in Italy in our own workshop by maestro Scalabrì according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Bee Pearl Diamonds Pin Brooch
Ella Gafter Bee Pearl Diamonds Pin Brooch
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W 1.75 in L 1.75 in
Ella Gafter Spider Pearl Diamond Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
own workshop by maestro Scalabrì according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold,...

Ella Gafter Spider Pearl Diamond Brooch Pin
Ella Gafter Spider Pearl Diamond Brooch Pin
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W 1.5 in D 0.75 in L 1.75 in
Ella Gafter Pearl Golden Sapphire Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Pearl Golden Sapphire Earrings
Ella Gafter Pearl Golden Sapphire Earrings
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W 0.75 in L 0.75 in
Ella Gafter Golden Pearl Sapphire Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
Italy by maestro Scalabrì according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Sapphire Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG. Please see the video.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Sapphire Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Lavender Sapphire Pearl Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
, according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG. The pendant is detachable and can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Sapphire Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
workshop by maestro Scalabrì according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Sapphire Brooch Pin
Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Sapphire Brooch Pin
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W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Ella Gafter Golden Pearl Sapphire Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

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Ella Gafter Pearl Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of ella gafter pearl jewelry 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. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and baguette cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an item from our selection of ella gafter pearl jewelry, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Ella Gafter Pearl Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of ella gafter pearl jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,750 and can go as high as $282,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $19,800.

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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