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, 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
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
Chanel Vintage Unisex Brooch, 4.5cm, Excellent Condition, 21st Century
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel vintage brooch measurements: 4.5 cm
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
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Cluster Brooch, Circa 1970, 10.50 ct
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18 K white Gold brooch featuring brilliant cut Diamonds, Baguette-cut Diamonds and Marquise cut Diamonds in an organic cluster design typical for the 1970. No pictures can do justi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
Diamond Dragonfly Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
1.48 carats of F color diamonds set in white gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k 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
MONET signed gold tone crystals enamel dragonfly designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with crystals and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 2" by 1 1/2" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal si...
Art Nouveau Dragonfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Dragonfly Sash Brooch from the early 1900's. Large in scale with faux ruby and demantoid garnet pastes. 3.5" x .75". 1900's USA.
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Jewelled Domed Brooch, 1965
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage silver-tone domed brooch embellished with clear and red crystals. Embossed CHR. DIOR 1965 Germany. Indicative measurements : max. width approx. 4.5 cm (1.77 ...
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Hollow Lizard Brooch, 20th Century, 4g
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14K yellow gold hollow lizard pin, crafted with smooth polished detail and stamped 14K. Measures approximately 1.75" in length. Weighs 4.0 grams. A playful yet elegant anim...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Hamburg, DE
An exquisite dragonfly brooch crafted from 18K white gold, featuring a captivating display of gemstones. The wings of this whimsical creature are intricately pavé-set with a total of...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White 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 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