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Henry Dankner & Sons Jewelry

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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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Creator: Henry Dankner & Sons
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...
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Henry Dankner & Sons Jewelry

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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 ...
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1980s Vintage Henry Dankner & Sons Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

HENRY DANKNER 14k Yellow Gold & White Gold Drop Earrings
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your collection with these exquisite drop earrings by Henry Dankner & Sons. Crafted from luxurious 18k gold, these earrings showcase a unique ribbed design that exudes sophis...
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20th Century Henry Dankner & Sons Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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...
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1980s Vintage Henry Dankner & Sons Jewelry

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Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k 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...
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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 New York jeweler and internationally known...
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Mid-20th Century American Henry Dankner & Sons Jewelry

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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...
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1980s Vintage Henry Dankner & Sons Jewelry

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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...
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1960s American Vintage Henry Dankner & Sons Jewelry

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14k 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...
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Late 20th Century Henry Dankner & Sons Jewelry

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14k Gold, Enamel

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.
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1960s American Vintage Henry Dankner & Sons Jewelry

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Henry Dankner & Sons Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Dankner Purple Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 3.28 ct. purple sapphire oval with 0.10 ct. white diamond rounds. Handmade in 14k yellow gold. Ring size 3.75.
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21st Century and Contemporary Henry Dankner & Sons Jewelry

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Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 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: ...
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Late 20th Century American Henry Dankner & Sons Jewelry

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Estate Dankner 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Leaf Earrings
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Henry Dankner & Sons charms are highly collectible, rare and known fo extraordinary details. This spinning heart charm is no exception. The heart with crown is set with two large r...
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Dankner Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Street Car Charm
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Henry Dankner 14k Yellow Gold Whimsical Mechanical Street Car Charm, measuring 3/4 inch in diameter and 1 1/8 inch in height, weighing 16.3 Grams, very detailed with enam...
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Charming and Sentimental 14k Gold Wind-Up Rocking Baby Pendant by Dankner
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Henry Dankner & Sons jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Henry Dankner & Sons jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Henry Dankner & Sons jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Henry Dankner & Sons ruby jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 5, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 15 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by Steuben Glass, Trio, and William Delillo. Prices for Henry Dankner & Sons jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $750 and tops out at $10,541, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $3,250.

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