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Ella Gafter

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About Ella Gafter

Ella Gafter is recognized as one of the world’s leading pearl jewelers, even earning herself the epithet of “The Queen of Pearls”. She is known both for sourcing these organic gems directly in Australia and for her exclusive use of pearls of high luster and uncommonly large size. Ella’s work has always enjoyed tremendous editorial coverage from world-class photographers and stylists in every type of publication. 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”...Read More

Ella Gafter

Established in 19821stDibs seller since 2017

Featured Pieces

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Bracelet Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue Ceylon sapphire and diamond bangle bracelet features 26 calibrated oval cut faceted stones of splendid color for a total of approximately 35 carats. The design is complete w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Bangles

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

Black Pearl Diamond Coral Drop Earrings Hoop Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The black pearl and diamond drop earrings feature two lovely 13mm Tahitian pearls of fine quality nacre and beautiful lustre. The pearls are suspended from 2 hoops set with round dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

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

Golden Pearl Drop Earrings Chandelier Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl and diamond chandelier earrings feature a cascade with 4 golden South Sea pearls of 11mm diameter. The untreated South Sea pearls originate from the waters of Northwestern...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

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

Sapphire Multicolor Briolette Diamond Drop Earrings Chandelier Design by Ella Ga
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire drop earrings feature 8 briolette sapphires of different different colors for a total of approximately 11 carats in a playful and flexible design. The earring is complet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

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

Sapphire Pastel Briolette Diamond Drop Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire pastel briolette and diamond drop earrings feature 8 briolette sapphires of different colors ranging from lavender to purple for a total of approximately 10 carats in a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

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

Tassel Pendant Diamond Sapphire Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond, blue sapphire 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 Nort...
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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...

Blue Sapphire Diamond South Sea Pearl Earrings Flower Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pair of blue sapphire and pearl earrings features a flower design on the ear with 12.71 carats of oval cut faceted Ceylon sapphires of brilliant blue color. The tops suspend 2 S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

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

Blue Ceylon Sapphire 11.23 Carats Diamond Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring features a magnificent oval faceted 11.23 carat blue Ceylon sapphire of intense and crystalline “Madonna blue” color. The stone is set in a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cuff Bracelet Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond bracelet features calibrated oval cut faceted Ceylon sapphires of splendid color and crystalline texture for a total of approximately 35 carats. The des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl Drop Shape Diamond Hoop Drop Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond drop earrings feature a lovely pair of drop shape pearls (15 x 13mm) of fine lovely color and lustre. The pearls are suspended from 2 hoops set with r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl Diamond Coral Onyx Drop Earrings Déco Hoop Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond drop earrings feature two drop shape 16 x 13mm pearls of beautiful shape, fine quality nacre, and excellent lustre. The pearls are suspended from 2 ho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, W...

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Coral Onyx Drop Earrings Déco Hoop Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl and diamond drop earrings feature two drop shape 14 x 13mm pearls of beautiful shape, fine quality nacre, and excellent lustre. The pearls are suspended from 2 hoo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

More About Ella Gafter

Talila and Ella Gafter

Ella Gafter holding South Sea pearls

Ella and Talila Gafter

Talila and Ella Gafter in the NYC office.

Ella Gafter selecting golden pearls in Kobe, Japan.

Ella Gafter selecting South Sea pearls at the source.

Talila holding a cage of oysters on the pearl waters.

Ella and Talila with a freshly harvested South Sea pearl.

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 agreed to donate the brooch to their permanent collection; it is now prominently and permanently displayed in the new Hall of Gems and Minerals to open in the Spring of 2021.