The foundations of the New York City jewelry company Henry Dankner & Sons lie in early 20th-century Hungary. In 1930, Henry Dankner opened his workshop in Budapest. The modest-size firm saw a great deal of success until the Nazis took over Hungary in 1944.
The war forced the family to flee the country, taking everything of value from the workshop with them that they could carry. The family ended up in New York City, and in the early 1950s Dankner re-established his jewelry business. Many believe that his capital for opening the business was provided by the precious metals the family brought with them when they fled.
The family worked as a unit, day and night, to produce charms that brought them great success. By the 1960s, the jewelry shop had grown considerably — boasting nearly 30 employees.
Henry Dankner passed away in 1971, and his sons Robert and George took over the business. They did their father's legacy proud, and by the 1980s, major luxury jewelry brands Cartier and Harry Winston were distributing charms that the workshop produced.
Business flourished for the next two decades. In 2014, the company closed its doors for good, donating its paperwork, molds and tools to the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.
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Dankner Rare 14K Yellow Gold Mechanical Carousel Charm Highly Collectible
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Vintage Spinning Carousel Pendant – Highly Collectible Extremely rare 14K solid yellow gold mechanical carousel charm by Dankner, known for producing some of the finest and most coll...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Dankner 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Lattice Dome Ring Size 7 #26215
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Danker 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Lattice Dome Ring Size 7 THis stunning 18K yellow gold ring by Henry Dankner & Sons features a stunning dome shape with intricate lattice overlay ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Designer Signed HENRY DANKNER Diamond Gold Dragonfly Brooch Pin
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Designer Signed HENRY DANKNER Diamond Gold Dragonfly Brooch Pin Simply Beautiful! Vintage Designer Oscar Worthy Signed Designer HENRY DANKNER Dragonfly 2-Tone Gold Brooch, Ha...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Henry Dankner Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Webster, NY
Vintage Designer Signed Henry Dankner Diamond Dragonfly brooch set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Diamond Carat Weight: Approximately .65CTW Diamond Color: E-F Diamond Clarity:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dankner 18k Yellow Gold 0.18ct Diamond Large Detailed Butterfly Pendant Necklace
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (9) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.18ctw (approx.) Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 13.91 Grams Chai...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Dankner Gold and Gem set Whimsical Wheel Barrow Flower Cart Brooch
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Henry Dankner & Sons New York Dankner 14k Yellow Gold Wheel Barrow Brooch, measuring 1 3/8 inches in length X 3/4 inch, very detailed and set with numerous Gemstones.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Henry Dankner 14kt Basket Pendant
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Bethesda, MD
This 14kt pendant features a combination of yellow and white gold, along with 2 pink sapphires, 1 blue sapphire, 1 peridot, and 2 pearls. The pendant is accompanied by a 20 inch chain...
Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Flower Power Sixties Earrings
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 14k, by Henry Dankner, New York. These earrings are yellow gold pop-art perfection. A big bold flower garden for your ears! The sixties had it so right when it came to j...
14k Gold
Vintage Dankner Yellow Gold Textured Detailed Turtle Charm Pendant
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold - Stamped 14k Weight: 3.30 Grams Overall Height: 21.3mm (0.84") Overall Width: 14.3mm (0.56") Thickness: 6.6mm (approx.) Condition: Vintage. Needs a j...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dankner 1980's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Basket Weave Vintage Earrings
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as domed forms with grooved details Depicting basket weave motif throughout With high polish finish Completed by hinged omega back Stamped for 14 karat gold Signed for Dankn...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Dome Right Hand Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Preowned 18K yellow gold and platinum diamond dome ring The yellow gold body is inset with a platinum plate, pave set with 68 round single cut diamonds with an approximate total weig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,019 / item
18k Gold Diamond Emerald Butterfly Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Emerald butterfly necklace, Minimalist Emerald butterfly pendant, Nature lover necklace, 18K Gold, birthday gift for daughter diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Poodle Dog Charm #17984
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Poodle Charm This adorable charm depicts a poodle in 14K yellow gold with a blue enamel bow. Perfect for celebrating your furry friend or embracing your love for all...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18K Yellow Gold Cat Eye Mango Moonstone Tsavorite Dome Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
The unique glow of cat eye moonstone is the crown of this ring. The gem, which derives its name from the effect of narrow reflected light, is cut into an oval shaped cabochon with a ...
Moonstone, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold 8.00 Cttw Diamond Dome Cocktail Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
Lovely ring from 1990's crafted in 18K Yellow Gold 8.00cttw Diamond Dome Cocktail Fashion Ring. Made for a larger finger size with about 20mm in top width this ring makes a lovely co...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dome Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This striking and opulent David Webb ring is expertly crafted from 18K yellow gold, boasting a substantial weight of 24 grams. Designed with a bold dome silhouette, it is adorned w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Geodesic Dome Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A pavé-set, platinum, and 18 karat gold Geodesic Dome diamond ring, by David Webb, first made in c. 1965. The ring measures a Size 7. It is signed WEBB, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin French. Made for Patricia Kluge...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
18K yellow gold ring set by round-cut diamonds. Gross weight: 5.80 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Pink Sapphires Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18 carat White Gold and 18 carat Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Pink Sapphires and Diamonds. Brooch VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Drago...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Yellow Sapphires Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18 carat White gold and 18 carat yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Yellow Sapphires and Diamonds. Brooch VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Dragonfly, ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Ruby Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
An antique Russian emerald and diamond dragonfly brooch, the body a square-cut emerald with estimated weight 0.6 carats, the tail set with twelve emeralds and four diamonds, the wings and legs set with old-cut and rose-cut diamonds, the eyes a pair of cabochon-cut rubies, estimated total diamond weight 4 carats, all set in silver and yellow gold, with gold brooch fitting, bearing Russian hallmark, circa 1910, measuring approximately 5.5x7cm, gross weight 13.3 grams. This brooch is in very good condition. Unmarked, tested as 18ct gold and silver with 14ct brooch fitting . This beautiful Antique Russian brooch...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage DANKNER 14K Fluted Diamond Ring
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Henderson, NV
Circa 1960's DANKNER 14K gold ring, featuring a contemporary design with a ribbed yellow gold dome. A central band of white gold is set with a double row of brilliant-cut white diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Dankner Ribbon Stiletto Diamond Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Orlando, FL
Dankner 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ribbon Earrings, 1980s–1990s A striking pair of signed vintage earrings showcasing the bold, sculptural design sensibility of the late 20th century. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Palette Pendant of 14k Gold by Dankner
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Celebrate the union of fine art and fine jewelry with this vintage painter’s palette pendant by Henry Dankner & Sons, a renowned American jewelry house admired for its imaginative de...
14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Dankner 1.70 carat sapphire diamond 18k white gold earrings
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These vintage Dankner 18k white gold earrings showcase 14 baguette cut sapphires totaling 1.70 carats, accented by 32 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing .35 carats, D-E color, and...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dankner Vintage Large Yellow Gold Mechanical Charm
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Henry Dankner 14k Yellow Gold mechanical Love Birds Charm, measuring 1 1/4 inches in height X 1 inch wide and weighing 12.2 Grams. The Enamel decorated Birds Spin on their perch when wound by the crown, a mechanical, modified watch...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dankner 1980's 1.16 CTW 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Pavé Dome Band Ring
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a yellow gold band ring with a slightly domed mid-section Featuring round brilliant cut diamonds pavé set to front in white gold Weighing approximately 1.16 carats total ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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H 0.77 in W 0.69 in
Henry Dankner 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Textured Flower Earrings
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.10ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round Brilliant - Prong...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage DANKNER 14K Sapphire & Diamond Buckle Ring
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage Dankner 14K yellow gold sapphire and diamond buckle ring. 7 baguette cut sapphires: 1.50ctw. 14 round brilliant cut diamonds: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Retro Era Pineapple Diamond Earrings
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Montgomery, AL
We love heavy gold Retro pieces!! These lovely earrings have a bold yet classic look. Item Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold Designer: Henry Dankner & Sons Weight: 22.0 Grams Measur...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.75 in L 2.5 in
Henry Dankner Cat Pendant Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Ruby Animal Jewelry
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Dankner cat pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s). Two rubies measure approx. 3mm each, one sapphire measures approx. 3mm. The gemstone...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dankner 18kt Gold and Diamond Brooch and Pendant
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Henry Dankner, this piece can be worn as a brooch or pendant. ♦ Designer: Henry Dankner ♦ Metal: 18kt yellow gold ♦ Length: 1 3/4inches ♦ Stamps: Dankner, 18k and Copyright ♦ Ge...
Diamond, Gold
Dankner 18kt Gold and Diamond Starburst Earrings
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Henry Dankner, these earrings have 16 diamonds for approximately 1.28 carats. They are clip on earrings, but posts can be added. ♦ Designer: Henry Dankner ♦ Metal: 18kt yellow ...
Diamond, Gold