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Ella Gafter

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New York, NY
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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

Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace Lavender Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire, diamond, 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 Northwes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Dolphin Diamond Pin Brooch Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The dolphin brooch is depicted in movement, springing up from the waves. The body is decorated with custom cut tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone) topped by transparent crystal....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond White Gold Earrings Flower Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond earrings feature a flower design on the ear set with 1.95 carats of round diamonds. The tops suspend a matching pair of splendid South Sea pearls of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

Sapphire Briolette Diamond Clip-On Drop Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire and diamond drop earrings feature 8 briolette sapphires of different colors ranging from lavender to purple for a total of approximately 11 carats in a playful and flexi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Bow Brooch with Diamonds and South Sea Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The bow brooch 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 natural...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

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

Pearl 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 two12x13mm pearls of fine quality nacre and beautiful lustre. The pearls are suspended from 2 hoops set with round diamonds of t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond bracelet features a row of especially calibrated square rubies flanked by a bridge set with round diamonds. The clasp consists of a flower design set with fancy ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Déco Style Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace Earrings Set by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue Ceylon sapphire and diamond pendant features a splendid South Sea pearl of 16.5mm diameter from the waters of Northwestern Australia set in a geometric design with custom cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ruby Diamond Drop Earrings Briolet Chandelier Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond drop earrings feature 6 faceted ruby briolets of brilliant color for a total of approximately 35.50 carats in a playful and flexible design. The earring is compl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

16mm Pearl Diamond Ruby Drop Earrings Hoop Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond drop earrings feature two large 16mm pearls of fine quality nacre and beautiful lustre. The pearls are suspended from 2 hoops set with round diamonds ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 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.