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 Sapphire Ruby Vintage Hula Dancer Living Charm - Gold 14k Hawaii Moves
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Dankner Collection: Living Charms Design: Hula Dancer Spins Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Cut: Round N...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,695
Gold Pocket Watch Chain
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage 14-karat gold pocket watch chain by Henry Dankner, circa mid-late 1970s, 20th century, USA. Henry Dankner was an iconic Ne...
14k Gold, 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 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
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
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
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
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
Vintage 14K Gold Figural Kinetic Hula Dancer Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural gold charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a female hula dancer with a lei headband, lei necklace, and a grass skirt. With a jointed waist to the a...
14k Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Mandolin Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a mandolin. With an integral bail and jumpring to the headstock. Simply a wonderful charm! (Chain for display ...
14k Gold
Longines Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality collector's pocket watch by Longines. Including original case. Hallmarked, 18k gold. Extremely rare collector's watch. The clock works. Dial unfortunately damaged between 4 and 5 o'clock. Glass has a crack between 9 and 10 o'clock. 18k Gold Longines Pocket Watch...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond White Gold Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of diamond flower earrings. Tons of sparkle set on 4 delicately designed flower petals. 4.16 carats of high quality F color VS clarity...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
Bulgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant pendant necklace by Bulgari, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and reflecting the maison’s timeless Italian aesthetic. The necklace measures approximately 16 inches in len...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Women’s Vintage Charm Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bradenton, FL
Women’s 14K yellow gold vintage charm bracelet with seven charms. One charm has small pearl, ruby, and sapphire stones. Other charms include gold Kennedy coin, a money bundle, a grou...
Yellow Gold
Men's Burlington 14K Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Burlington 14k white gold filled pocket watch. Open face, size 12, Model A. Double roller, 21 jewels. The serial number is 5208043, made in 1928. Time tested for 8 hours. Keeps good...
14k Gold, Gold-filled
Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company around 1908 (based on movement serial # 13333340) features an elaborately decorated 14 c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$815Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain 1920's / 30's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's or 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 6.2g This exceptional handmade piece features a design so rar...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Turquoise Brooch with Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold featuring a center Oval Cabochon Turquoise and surround Cabochon Turquoise, as well as Cabochon rubies. Circa 1940s Made in France 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Gold Chain and Elks Tooth Fob
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Capture a piece of history in time. This grand 14 karat yellow gold, circa 1891 Elgin National GM Wheeler Grade 103 Model 3 Pocket Watch is a true find. Manufactured pre-1900 by one of America's most highly respected watch makers of the period, its journey began with a personalization for M.M. Buss, 1893. Added at a later date and complementing this fine pocket watch is an impressive high quality, heavy gauge 14 karat yellow gold rope watch...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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