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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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, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, 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
Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Platinum Daisy Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Archival Daisy Brooch contains round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 6.38 total carats set in platinum. Beyond its ...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,650
W 1.25 in L 1.25 in
Antique Victorian Natural Amethyst & Seeded Pearl Brooch in 14KT Filigree Gold
Located in Milford, DE
A dainty Victorian brooch for the most elegant woman! A single prong-set faceted amethyst is surrounded by natural seeded pearls in round bezels. All set in a 14KT gold round filigree setting, accented with a bow motif. Made c. early 1900s. This Victorian accessory...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Imperial Green Jade and Diamond Cross Pendant by Dilys'
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Giving the traditional cross symbol an oriental reincarnation, the House of Dilys' is proud to present this sensational 18K White Gold pendant, adorned with 17 Imperial Green Jade...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,117Sale Price|25% Off
W 1.65 in L 0.5 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Gem Set ‘Horse and Carriage’ Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Italian brooch is a masterpiece of vintage jewelry design, crafted from luxurious 18-karat yellow gold. The brooch features an enchanting 'Horse and Carriage' motif, b...
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Brooch from ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION Gold with Peridot Green Tourmal
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Jade Brooch From ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION White and Yellow gold 18kt with Diamonds and Rubies. This Brooch was Manufactured in ‘60s in...
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Blue Topaz & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Blue Topaz & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Topaz, Oval shape - 6 carat Multi color Natural Gems 7 carat White South Sea Pearls ...
Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Si...
B.J. Multi-Color Enamel "Flower Cart" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
B.J.'s wonderful multi-color enamel "Flower Cart" brooch measures 1 1/2" in height, 2 1/8" in width and 3/8" in depth. Brooch is s...
8.60 Carat Emerald And Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
Striking vintage style brooch from our special Haruni atelier holding a 8.60 carat emerald at its centre set in yellow gold, surrounded by 108 del...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
$1,934
H 0.19 in W 1.25 in L 1.18 in
Vintage Multi-Gemstone and Yellow Gold 'Cart' Brooch by Alabaster and Wilson
By Alabaster and Wilson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.85 carat citrine, amethyst, tourmaline, ruby and 9 karat gold 'cart' brooch by Alabaster & Wilson; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage cart brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow, white and rose gold. The brooch has been crafted in the form of a cart and pail. The cart is ornamented with two round cut citrines, two round cut amethysts, a round cut green tourmaline, a round cut pink tourmaline and a round cut ruby, individually four claw / prong set to the center of the design with a total gemstone carat weight of 0.85 carat. The canopy of the cart consists of eight slats, crafted in alternating 9k white gold and 9k rose gold. The cart has two pierced decorated cartwheels, and a 9k white gold pail suspends and articulates from the left side of the design. The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and safety clasp. The brooch is hallmarked to the reverse with the maker's mark for Alabaster & Wilson 'A & W', the 9k gold fineness mark (9.375), the Birmingham Assay Office hallmark (anchor) and the date letter for 1966 (R). The brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. NOTE* Alabaster & Wilson was co-founded in 1887 by Arthur Alabaster and Thomas Wilson...
Amethyst, Citrine, Ruby, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, 9k Gold, Rose Gold,...
Fancy Colour & White Diamond Cross Brooch and Pendant by Dilys'
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite brooch and pendant is the type of graceful yet fearless piece that evokes envy. This one-of-a-kind relic-inspired piece is set with 57 White Collection Grade Round Dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Sterle Paris Sapphire Diamond Turquoise Flower Brooch, 1950s
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular and highly collectible 1950s brooch by Pierre Sterlé designed as flower in full bloom and featuring round blue sapphires, cabochon turquoise and round brilliant-cut diamo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian French Flower Cart Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian French Flower Cart Brooch from the mid 19th Century, France. Completely handmade in heavy gauge sterling with colored pastes. 185...
Silver
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 Diamond 14 Karat Gold Radial Pendant Brooch
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant brooch designed as chevron motif spiraling around a clustered center Featuring nine prong set round brilliant cut diamonds Diamonds are F/G in c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Bee 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Miami, FL
Enchanting Bee brooch pin crafted in 18k Yellow Gold, showcasing 2 round brilliant cut diamond eyes, and wings adorned with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamond weight is app...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Dankner Yellow Gold and Gem Set Penguins Brooch
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s 14K yellow Gold Penguins Brooch by Henry Dankner, measuring 1 inch in height X 3/4 inch. Set with Sapphire Eyes and a Pearl. A very nic...
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sapphire Gold Penguin Brooch
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Miami, FL
14k yellow gold Penguin brooch featuring 2 round cut sapphires for eyes. Metal weight: 10.88 grams This sapphire penguin brooch is accompanie...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dankner Diamond Yellow Gold Pin Pendant
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Stamford, CT
3-D Stylish Dankner solid 18k yellow and white gold pin and pendant combination with fine white brilliant cut diamonds. Hidden look for pendant. Circa 1960. 14k Yellow and White g...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dankner Ruby Diamond Gold Grasshopper Brooch
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dankner 18Kt Yellow Gold Diamond Grasshopper Brooch features 20 Round Cut Diamonds for approximately 0.60cts and 2 Oval Cut Rubies for eyes that wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold