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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

Tahitian Pearl Pink Sapphire Diamond Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Tahitian pearl earrings features 2 splendid pearls of 13.5mm diameter and pinkish hues. The design is complete with 2 oval cut faceted pink sapphires of brilliant color ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

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

Stick Pin South Sea Pearl 19mm Emerald Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The stick pin with South Sea pearl emerald and diamonds features a 19mm pearl atop a corolla set with custom cut baguette emeralds of brilliant color originating from Zambia (approxi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

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

Stick Pin 19mm South Sea Pearl Ruby and Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The stick pin with South Sea pearl ruby and diamond features an 19mm pearl atop a corolla set with custom cut baguette rubies of brilliant color (1.41 carats) flanked by round diamon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

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

Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond cocktail ring features an oval cut faceted ruby of brilliant color weighing 2.25 carats. The ruby's origin is Thailand. The center stone is flanked by custom cut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

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

South Sea Pearl 13.5mm Diamond Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond cocktail ring features a very fine South Sea pearl of 13.5mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays a fine nacre and its natural color and lust...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter The blue sapphire and diamond dome cocktail ring features 12.97 carats of oval-cut fine quality faceted blue Ceylon sap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

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

Blue Sapphire Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring Floral Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond dome cocktail ring features 11.97 carats of oval-cut fine quality faceted Ceylon sapphires. The sapphires are artfully set in a sophisticated floral des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

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

Blue Sapphire Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond dome cocktail ring features 12.61 carats of oval-cut fine quality faceted Ceylon sapphires. The sapphires are artfully set in a sophisticated dome desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ruby Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond dome cocktail ring features 8.93 carats of oval-cut fine quality faceted rubies of brilliant color originating from Africa. The rubies are artfully set in a soph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Sapphire Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The yellow sapphire and diamond dome cocktail ring features 31.88 carats of oval-cut fine quality faceted Ceylon sapphires of brilliant color. The sapphires are carefully intersperse...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pink Sapphire Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pink sapphire and diamond dome cocktail ring features 22.96 carats of oval-cut fine quality faceted Ceylon sapphires of brilliant color. The sapphires are carefully interspersed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Brooch Necklace Leaf Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond brooch features is set with 11.31 carats of round diamonds en pavé. The leaf design suspends a gem quality 18 x 17mm South Sea pearl distinguished by a beautiful nacre an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea 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.