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Ella Gafter Yellow Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pair of yellow sapphire and diamond earrings features 2 large oval cut faceted gems of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Yellow Sapphire Diamond Earrings
Ella Gafter Yellow Sapphire Diamond Earrings
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Ella Gafter Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This yellow sapphire and diamond pinky ring features a faceted oval-cut sapphire (3.20 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold,...

Ella Gafter Yellow Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The yellow sapphire and diamond pendant features a spray of marquise shape faceted sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Yellow Sapphire Choker Riviera Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The yellow sapphire riviera features perfectly calibrated and homogeneous faceted round yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Yellow Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The necklace features 90.91 carats of brilliant faceted yellow sapphires of oval cut slightly
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Yellow Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond ring features a faceted oval-cut yellow sapphire of brilliant color (3.30 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

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

Ella Gafter Yellow Sapphire Diamond Flexible Tennis Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The yellow sapphire and diamond bracelet features 8 sections with oval cut faceted sapphires of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter Yellow Sapphire Golden Pearl Clip-On Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
2 faceted oval cut yellow sapphires of brilliant color (8.95 carats). The earrings are entirely hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Diamond Yellow Sapphire Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ring features 2 faceted emerald-cut yellow sapphires of brilliant color (5.01 carats total
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Golden Yellow Sapphire Line Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The yellow sapphire and diamond line bracelet features a row of especially calibrated princess-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Go...

Ella Gafter Golden Yellow Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire and diamond clip-on earrings feature 2 pear shape faceted yellow sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold,...

Ella Gafter Golden Yellow Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pair of sapphire and diamond clip-on earrings features 2 oval faceted yellow sapphires (5.25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold,...

Ella Gafter Golden Yellow Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
handmade in Italy in our own workshop according to an original design by Ella Gafter. It can be stacked
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold,...

Ella Gafter Diamond Yellow Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The yellow sapphire and diamond cocktail ring features 3 rows of custom cut calibrated square
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold,...

Ella Gafter Golden Yellow Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 7” flexible yellow sapphire and diamond bracelet features 8 oval cut faceted golden sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Golden Yellow Sapphire Line Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The yellow sapphire and diamond line bracelet features a row of especially calibrated princess-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...

Ella Gafter Golden Yellow Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 7.25” flexible yellow sapphire and diamond bracelet features 8 oval cut faceted golden
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire and diamond earrings feature a floral cluster of blue, pink, and yellow oval-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, S...

Ella Gafter Pearl Sapphire Pendant
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
set with fancy cut orange sapphires. The pendant hangs on a 17" white gold chain with 2 faceted orange
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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 Golden Yellow Sapphire Color Line Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The yellow sapphire and diamond line bracelet features a row of especially calibrated princess-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Heart Shape Yellow Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The yellow sapphire necklace features 10 flowers set with faceted heart shaped sapphires of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Golden Yellow Sapphire Line Color Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The yellow sapphire and diamond line bracelet features a row of especially calibrated princess-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...

Ella Gafter Golden Yellow Sapphire Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The flexible yellow sapphire and diamond bangle bracelet features 30 calibrated oval cut faceted
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Sapphire Line Color Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire and diamond line bracelet features a row of especially calibrated princess-cut yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White...

Ella Gafter Sapphire Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
larger faceted yellow sapphires, a rare technical feat. (Total weight of sapphires is 15.51 carats). The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Sapphire Ruby Diamond Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
and blue sapphires as well as princess cut yellow sapphires. The total weight of precious stones of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Ella Gafter Sapphire Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire and diamond earrings feature a central cluster of yellow sapphire surrounded by a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Go...

Ella Gafter Ruby Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
(6.08 carats) surrounded by a crown of calibrated yellow sapphires (approximately 10 carats). The design
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White...

Ella Gafter Ruby Sapphire Basket Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
, Ella Gafter is known for bringing out the full beauty of pearls, rubies, sapphires, emeralds and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ye...

Ella Gafter Sapphire Ruby Cluster Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
quality (blue and yellow sapphire, and ruby). The design is accented with 1.10 carats of round diamonds of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, ...

Ella Gafter Sapphire Ruby Cluster Earrings
Ella Gafter Sapphire Ruby Cluster Earrings
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Ella Gafter Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed Ellagem.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...

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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Ella Gafter Golden Pearl Sapphire Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
flanked by two pear-shape faceted yellow sapphires for a total weight of 1.20 carats. The design is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Golden Pearl Yellow Sapphire Clip-On Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
complete with 2 faceted oval cut yellow sapphires of brilliant color (8.85 carats). The earrings are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Golden Yellow Sapphire Diamonds Line Color Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The yellow sapphire and diamond line bracelet features a row of especially calibrated baguette
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...

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

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 Diamonds Flexible Color Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The yellow sapphire bracelet features a row of especially calibrated princess-cut sapphires (12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Go...

Ella Gafter Sapphire Diamond Cornucopia Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
our own workshop by maestro Tonino according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White ...

Ella Gafter Sapphire Diamond Cornucopia Brooch Pin
Ella Gafter Sapphire Diamond Cornucopia Brooch Pin
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Ella Gafter Multicolor Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
square-cut blue, pink, and yellow sapphires (6.47 carats). The design is complete on 4 sides with a pavé
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue S...

Ella Gafter Sapphire Ruby Diamond Multicolor Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
sapphire and ruby, as well as princess cut yellow sapphire. The total weight of precious stones of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Ella Gafter Sapphire Ruby Diamond Multicolor Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
cabochon blue and yellow sapphires. The connecting bridges feature round faceted rubies. The total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, ...

Ella Gafter Pink Sapphire Diamond Color Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
was handmade in Italy in our own workshop according to an original design by Ella Gafter. It can be
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...

Ella Gafter Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
blue sapphires and rubies, as well as princess cut yellow sapphires. The connecting bridges feature
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...

Ella Gafter Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
blue sapphires and rubies, as well as princess cut yellow sapphires. The connecting bridges feature
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...

Ella Gafter Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
blue sapphires and rubies, as well as princess cut yellow sapphires. The connecting bridges feature
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...

Ella Gafter Golden Pearl Sapphire Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
fancy cut yellow sapphires. The pendant is accompanied by an 18" white gold chain decorated with 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Leo Sapphire Diamond Zodiac Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
Pasquale according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed EG. The collection of one-of-a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...

Ella Gafter Pink Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
Napolitano according to an original design by Ella Gafter.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...

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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Ella Gafter Diamond Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
Salvatore according to an original design by Ella Gafter. The item is signed Ellagem.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
, blue sapphires and emeralds, as well as princess cut yellow sapphires. The total weight of precious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, S...

Ella Gafter Heart Shape Sapphire Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
shape cabochon yellow sapphires, a rare technical feat. (Total weight of sapphires is 10.76 carats). The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Heart Shape Sapphire Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
heart shape cabochon yellow sapphires, a rare technical feat. (Total weight of sapphires is 10.76 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Diamond Sapphire Ruby Jardiniere Flower Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
emerald, and 18.65 carats of yellow sapphire. The brooch is entirely hand made in 18 carat white and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Sapphire Ruby Diamond Multicolor Line Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
cabochon blue and yellow sapphires. The connecting bridges feature round faceted rubies. The total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Ella Gafter Sapphire Ruby Diamond Jardiniere Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
of ruby, 1.43 carats of emerald, and 5.66 carats of yellow sapphire). The brooch is set with a total
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, South Sea Pearl...

Ella Gafter Love Bird Diamond Sapphire Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This diamond brooch features a bird perched upon a coral branch with yellow sapphire flowers
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, Crystal, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, ...

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Ella Gafter Yellow Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact ella gafter yellow sapphire you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. 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. Find an antique version now, or shop for 1 vintage or 79 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a ella gafter yellow sapphire may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and oval cut versions for sale. Most of our ella gafter yellow sapphire for sale are for women, but there are 15 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Ella Gafter Yellow Sapphire?

The price for a ella gafter yellow sapphire starts at $4,600 and tops out at $238,000 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $18,350.

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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