Ella Gafter Necklaces
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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Creator: Ella Gafter
Diamond and Ruby Necklace Two Tone Gold Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond and ruby necklace features 3 perfectly nestling rows of drop shape rubies interspersed with round diamonds. The rows are clasped together and taper into a double and then...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Pearl Necklace 4 strands 7.5/8mm Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 70” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 212 round pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of 7.5/8mm diameter. The pearls display a lovely nacre, lustre, and iridescence. The necklace is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl Necklace 6 strands 8/8.5mm Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 102” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 282 round pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of 8/8.5mm diameter. The pearls display a lovely nacre, lustre, and iridescence. The necklace is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Black Pearl Diamond Leather Cord Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl pendant features a Tahitian pearl of approximately 14 x 16mm size from the waters of French Polynesia. The pearl is untreated. It displays a lovely nacre a “peacoc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bow Necklace with Diamonds and South Sea Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The bow necklace with diamonds and pearl features 2 lustrous South Sea pearls of 14-16mm dimension from the waters of Northwestern Australia. The pearls are untreated and their natur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl Necklace 6 strands 9.5/9mm Triple Opera Length Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The triple pearl necklace set consists of 6 original strands of Japanese pearls of lovely nacre, lustre, and iridescence. The pearls are homogene...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bow Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and 17mm Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The bow pendant features 3 articulated sections set with 2.65 carats of round diamonds suspending a gem quality 17mm South Sea pearl.
The 2.25” pendant is accompanied by a 16” chain ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Crystal, Pearl, 18k Gold, White...
South Sea Pearl Diamond Sautoir Necklace Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl and diamond sautoir necklace (61” long ) features a symmetrical arrangement of 18 Australian South Sea pearls interleaved at regula...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Black Pearl Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl pendant necklace features a pearl of approximately 14 x 15mm size from the waters of French Polynesia. The pearl is untreated. It displays a lovely nacre. Its natural color and luster have not been enhanced in any way.
The pearl is completely exposed and connected to a flower-like design suspended from a decorative ruby bead. The pendant is accompanied by an 18” white gold chain...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The yellow sapphire and diamond pendant features a spray of marquise shape faceted yellow sapphires (8.20 carats) interleaved with round diamonds (1.48 carats). The jewel suspends an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Wh...
Tahitian Black Pearl 20 x 16mm Diamond Turquoise Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pendant features a fine, large Tahitian Pearl of approximately 20mm x 16mm size. The pearl is untreated. It displays a splendid nacre and its natural color and luster have not been enhanced in any way.
The pearl is minimally concealed- in a crown-like motif of custom cut turquoise. It is accompanied by a 18” white gold chain...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl Necklace 6 strands 10mm Triple Opera Length Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The opera length triple pearl necklace set consists of 6 original strands of Japanese pearls of splendid nacre, lustre, and iridescence. The pear...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bow Necklace Diamond Pearl Onyx Coral Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The bow pendant with diamonds and South Sea pearl (2.5" long) features a bow design suspending an 11.5mm Tahitian pearl and an Australian South Sea pearl of 15.5 x 17.5mm topped by o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl...
Ruby Diamond 18mm Pearl Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond pendant necklace features a ligature of 4 fancy-cut rubies of brilliant color (oval, heart shape and pear shape) and round diamonds suspending a splendid 18mm So...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Black Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl pendant features a beautifully shaped pearl of approximately 17 x 13mm size from the waters of French Polynesia. The pearl is untreated. Its natural color and luster have not been enhanced in any way.
The pearl is completely exposed and connected to a diamond-set hook...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White...
Orange Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The orange sapphire and diamond pendant features a spray of marquise shape faceted orange sapphires (10.50 carats) interleaved with round diamonds (0.95 carats). The jewel suspends a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasp Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl choker necklace is composed of 31 large pearls originating from the waters of Northwestern Australia. The pearls are gently graduated from 17-14.5mm. They feature...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Pearl Necklace Set Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond and pearl necklace set consists of two separate necklaces nestling into each other.
The necklaces feature a total of 16 det...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, W...
Tahitian Black Pearl Diamond Coral Onyx Necklace Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pendant features a fine, sizable Tahitian Pearl of approximately 19mm x 15.5mm size. The pearl is untreated. It displays a splendid nacre and its natural color and luster have no...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Black Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl pendant necklace features a fine pearl of approximately 15.5 x 17mm size from the waters of French Polynesia. The pearl is untreated. It displays a splendid nacre and its natural color and luster have not been enhanced in any way.
The pearl is embedded –but minimally concealed- in a leaf-like gold design set with tinted paua shell (mother-of-pearl) topped by crystal, and diamonds, lending the jewel a distinctive art déco look. It is accompanied by an 18” white gold chain...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Choker Necklace Diamond Clasp Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl choker necklace is composed of 29 large pearls originating from the waters of Northwestern Australia. The pearls are graduated from 15-12mm. They feature thick na...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Black Pearl 15mm Diamond Leather Cord Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl pendant features a pearl of 15mm diameter from the waters of French Polynesia. The pearl is untreated. It displays a lovely nacre. Its natural color and luster hav...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl Diamond Onyx Pendant Necklace Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl pendant features a fine, sizeable Australian South Sea Pearl of approximately 18mm x 15.5mm size. The pearl is untreated. It displays a splendid nacre and its natural color...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl Necklace 6 strands 7.5/8mm Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 100” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 310 homogeneous round pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of 7.5/8mm diameter. The pearls display a lovely nacre, lustre, and iridescence. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Pearl Onyx Necklace Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond and South Sea pearl flexible necklace (16” long) is composed of gold links decorated with black onyx and diamonds, lending the jewel a distinctive art déco look. The pen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Black Pearl 17mm and Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl pendant necklace features a splendid pearl of approximately 15.5 x 17mm size from the waters of French Polynesia.
The pearl is embedded – but minimally concealed –...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, White Diamond, Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tassel Pendant Diamond Ruby Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond, ruby and pearl chandelier pendant features a cascade with 6 South Sea pearls of 12mm diameter.
The untreated South Sea pearls originate from the waters of Northwestern ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Black Pearl Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl, sapphire and diamond pendant necklace features a Tahitian pearl of 13.5mm diameter suspending 5 orange briolette sapphires of brilliant color. It hangs by a hook ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold...
Pearl and Diamond Onyx Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl pendant necklace features a South Sea pearl of approximately 16.5 x 15mm size. The pearl is untreated. It displays a splendid nacre and its natural color and luster have no...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The yellow sapphire necklace features 90.91 carats of faceted sapphires of oval cut, fiery color and crystalline texture, slightly graduated to lay perfectly on the neck. The sapphir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasp Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl choker necklace is composed of 33 pearls originating from the waters of Northwestern Australia. The pearls are gently graduated from 15-12mm. They feature thick ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Pearl Necklace 5 strands 8mm Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 86” Japanese pearl necklace consists of 251 homogeneous round Japanese Akoya pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of 8mm diameter. The pearls display a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Black Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl pendant necklace features a pearl of approximately 16 x 14mm size from the waters of French Polynesia. The pearl is untreated. It displays a lovely nacre and slightly pinkish hues. Its natural color and luster have not been enhanced in any way.
The pearl is completely exposed and connected to a diamond-set hook...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Lavender Necklace with Pearl and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The lavender sapphire and diamond necklace features a spray of marquise shape faceted sapphires spangled with a crown of round diamonds. The jewel suspends an intermediary South Sea ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, Amethyst, ...
Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond South Sea Pearl Pendant Necklace by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond pendant features a floral cluster of drop and oval shape Ceylon sapphires spangled with diamonds and suspending an articulated cascade of custom cut blu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl Necklace 9 strands 9.5/9mm Quadruple Opera Length Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The quadruple pearl necklace set consists of 9 original strands of Japanese pearls of splendid nacre, lustre, and iridescence. The pearls are homogeneous and measure 9/9.5mm in diame...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire pendant features a spray of marquise shape faceted Ceylon sapphires spangled with a crown of round diamonds. The jewel suspends 2 splendid South Sea pearls, the lar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl Necklace 5 strands 8mm Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 86” Japanese pearl necklace consists of 251 homogeneous round Japanese Akoya pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of 8mm diameter. The pearls display a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Sapphire Riviera Choker Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The yellow sapphire riviera choker features perfectly calibrated and homogeneous faceted round yellow sapphires of fiery color and crystalline texture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl Necklace 5 strands 9/9.5mm Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 82” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 222 homogeneous round pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of 9/9.5mm diameter. The pearls display a lovely nacre, lustre, and iridescence. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl Necklace 4.5 strands 9mm Design by Ella Gafter
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 diameter. The pearls display a lovely nacre, lustre, and iridescence. The necklace is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl Necklace 6 strands 8.5mm Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 102” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 281 round pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of 8.5mm diameter. The pearls display a lovely nacre, lustre, and iridescence. The necklace is h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl Diamond Briolet Sapphires Tassel Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pendant features a lovely 16.5mm pearl of splendid nacre and lustre. It suspends a cascade of briolette sapphires of pastel colors for an approximate weight of 12 carats. The design is complete with 1 carat of round diamonds. The pendant is accompanied by a 16” chain set with 8...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pearl Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl pendant features a fine oval pearl of 15 x 17mm size. The pearl is untreated. It displays a splendid nacre and its natural color and luster have not been enhanced...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, 18k G...
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 spangled with a crown of round diamonds. The jewel suspends a South Sea pearl of the rar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diamond Riviera and 16mm South Sea Pearl Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond riviera and South Sea pearl necklace features a splendid lustrous South Sea pearl of 16.5mm diameter from the waters of Northwestern Australia. The pearl is untreated and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Four Strand Pearl and Diamond Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The high-class pearl and diamond necklace consists of a set of 4 independent strands for a total of 202 white homogeneous round Japanese Akoya pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of 9/9.5mm dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Sapphire Riviera Choker Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The yellow sapphire riviera choker features perfectly calibrated and homogeneous faceted round yellow sapphires of fiery color and crystalline texture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lavender Sapphire Diamond Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The lavender sapphire and diamond necklace features 10 flowers set with faceted drop shaped sapphires of brilliant color and crystalline texture for a total weight of 13.30 carats. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond necklace is constituted by faceted rubies of homogeneously brilliant quality, especially cut from larger heated Mozambique rough to obtain the sizes necessary f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond Pearl 17mm Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond pendant features a flower set with 4.20 carats of drop shape faceted blue sapphires of fiery color and crystalline texture. The flower suspends a lustro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Black Pearl Diamond Ruby Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl pendant features a fine, very large Tahitian Pearl of approximately 18mm x 16mm size. The pearl is untreated. It displays a splendid nacre and its natural color and luster ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond 18mm Pearl Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond pendant features an arrangement of oval shape faceted sapphires accented with a crown of round diamonds. The jewel suspends a splendid South Sea pearl o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...
Lavender Sapphire Diamond Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The lavender sapphire and diamond necklace features 10 flowers set with faceted drop shaped sapphires of brilliant color and crystalline texture for a total weight of 13.30 carats. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl and Diamond Choker Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond and pearl choker necklace consists of articulated white gold sections set with round diamonds regularly interleaved with sections of mother-of-pearl topped with crystal, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl 18 x 17mm Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pendant features a splendid Australian pearl of the exceptional size of 18 x 17mm. The pearl is untreated. It displays a beautiful nacre and its natural color and luste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire Diamond South Sea Pearl Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pink sapphire diamond and South Sea pearl pendant features a spray of marquise shape faceted sapphires spangled with round diamonds. The jewel suspends a splendid South Sea pearl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...
Diamond Ruby Black Pearl Lariat Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The lariat chain is interleaved with sections of calibrated faceted rubies of fiery color (6.30 carats) and further decorated with diamonds (0.50 carats).
The chain suspends 2 glorio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace 25” Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl necklace is composed of 50 pearls. Their diameter range is 12-10mm. They feature thick healthy nacre, beautiful homogeneous color hues and a lovely lustre. The pea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Golden Pearl Orange Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl, diamond and sapphire necklace features a golden Australian South Sea pearl of approximately 14mm X 13 size. The pearl is untreated. It displays a lovely nacre and delicate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Ella Gafter Necklaces
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Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamon...
Pearl Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl, sapphire and diamond pendant necklace features a South Sea pearl of 13mm diameter suspending 5 orange briolette sapphires of brilliant color and crystalline texture. The p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphir...
Blue Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire pendant features a spray of marquise shape faceted Ceylon sapphires spangled with a crown of round diamonds. The jewel suspends 2 splendid South Sea pearls, the lar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasp Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl choker necklace is composed of 27 large pearls originating from the waters of Northwestern Australia. The pearls are smoothly graduated from 17-12mm. They feature thick nacre, a beautiful pearl-white color and a splendid lustre. The pearls were extracted from Pinctada Maxima shells (“silver-lipped mother of pearl”). They have not been dyed, bleached or treated in any way with chemical or other artificial processes that could cause their natural color or luster to diminish over time.
The strand is held together by a spherical clasp set with 1 carat of top quality diamonds (F/G-VVS).
The last images in the carousel show beautiful ways of combining our South Sea strands with our fine jewelry designs.
Ella Gafter is recognized as one of the world’s leading pearl jewelers. In 2001, an extraordinary corsage brooch by Ella Gafter was one of the very few contemporary pieces included in the American Museum of Natural History’s “Pearls” exhibition, which traveled around the world for 10 years. Recently, Ella has agreed to donate the brooch to their permanent collection; it is now prominently and permanently displayed in the new Hall of Gems and Minerals.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl Necklace 4.5 strands 9mm Design by Ella Gafter
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 diameter. The pearls display a lovely nacre, lustre, and iridescence. The necklace is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Sapphire Pearl Lariat Necklace Set Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond and sapphire necklace set features 2 identical necklaces of slightly different length, one with a white South Sea pearl (17mm diameter) at the center, the other with a Ta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, White Diamond, 1...
Pearl 17 x 15mm Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl pendant necklace features a fine, large South Sea pearl of 17 x 15mm size. The pearl is untreated. It displays a splendid nacre and its natural color and luster have not b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Crystal, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White...
Blue Sapphire Diamond 20mm Pearl Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond pendant features an articulated grapevine of drop shape faceted Ceylon sapphires flanking a spine of round diamonds. The jewel suspends a splendid South...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...
Cross Pendant with Diamonds on Chain Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The cross pendant features approximately 2 carats of custom cut baguette diamonds. The hook is set with round diamonds. The pendant is accompanied by a 17” white gold chain decorated...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pink sapphire and diamond pendant features a spray of oval and drop shape faceted sapphires accented with a crown of round diamonds. The jewel suspends a splendid South Sea pearl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...
South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pendant necklace features a fine, sizeable South Sea Pearl of approximately 17mm x 15.5mm size. The pearl is untreated. It displays a splendid nacre and its natural color and lus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl Necklace 5 strands 8mm Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 85” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 252 homogeneous round Japanese Akoya pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of 8mm diameter. The pearls display a lovely nacre, lustre, and irides...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Pearl Onyx Necklace Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond and South Sea pearl necklace features a 2” pendant centerpiece with a ¾ sphere of diamonds suspending a lustrous pearl of 16.5 x 17.5 mm dimensions from the waters of Nor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Onyx, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl and Diamond Necklace Sautoir Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl and diamond sautoir necklace features a design with 10 Tahitian pearls and 12 Japanese akoya pearls. Gold flowers set with frosted crystal and diamonds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ella Gafter Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Wh...
Ella Gafter necklaces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Ella Gafter necklaces available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Ella Gafter jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Ella Gafter diamond necklaces, from our inventory of 123, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 125 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 21st century and contemporary. Prices for Ella Gafter necklaces can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,900 and tops out at $482,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $33,000.