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 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
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
Garnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Garnet, 14k 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
Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold flower earrings, with approx. 0.80ctw H/Si diamonds. Earrings measure 1.25" x 1 1/8". Weight - 22.4 grams.
Diamond, Gold
Yves Saint Laurent Flower Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Gold metal clip earrings featuring a flower. Additional information: Dimensions: 3.5 W x 9 H cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref ...
Gilt Metal
Peridot Diamonds Gold Flower Earrings
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Peridot Tier Flower Earrings with Diamonds. The pear shaped peridots are surrounding a circle peridot center. Measures 1 1/18" in diameter. The Elegant earr...
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1963 Christian Dior Earrings original sixties clip on earrings sixties
By Christian Dior
Located in Nashville, TN
This wonderful pair of 1960's clip on earrings, by Christian Dior are a rare set to behold. Made up of claw set glass rhinestones in Champagne tones and bronze in an alternating stri...
Augustine flower earrings
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
AUGUSTINE - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings with pink and green glass paste representing flowers with a rhinestoned heart. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions:...
Gilt Metal
Miriam Haskell Crystal Flower Earrings
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Pretty Miriam Haskell Crystal Flower Earrings from the 1930's with a faceted emerald bead. Hand sewn rose montees are sewn onto Russian gilt met...
Gilt Metal
$1,268
H 0.99 in W 0.52 in
Italian 14k Yellow Gold Dual finish Basket Weave Pattern Cuff Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.67 Grams Backing: Posts w/ Omega Closures (Pierced ears are required) Overall Dimensions: 25.1x13.3mm (0.99x0.52") Thickness: 6.3mm proje...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Stunning drop earrings crafted in 14-karat yellow gold, featuring an intricate setting that holds natural coral sourced from Sardinia. The elegant, cascading design showcases stones ...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Coral, 14k 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 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
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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
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
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
Vintage Estate Dankner 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Leaf Earrings
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate Dankner 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Leaf Earrings. This beautiful pair of earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold. The earring...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Dankner Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Burst Ear-Clip Earrings
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as floral motifs with rendered high polished petals and ridged detailing. Each centering clusters of prong set round brilliant cut diamonds. Weighing approximately 0.72 cara...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dankner Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Clip-On half hoop Earrings
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Henry Dankner earrings finely crafted in 14 karat yellow gold in a half-hoop design with multiple rows of beaded gold. L...
Yellow Gold
Dankner Vintage 2.25 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Fanned Ear-Clip Earrings
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as twisted fan earrings with delightfully flared ends, North and South Comprised of rows of bead set round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing in total approximately 2.25 cara...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Danker Yellow and White Gold Diamond Swirl Omega Earrings
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Southampton, PA
The luxuriously radiant 18K yellow gold and the ever-elegant 18K white gold produce an exceptionally attractive aesthetic effect in these gorgeous Henry Dankner earrings. The pair is...
Diamond, Gold
Henry Danker 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Swirl Omega Earrings
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Southampton, PA
The luxuriously radiant 18K yellow gold and the ever-elegant 18K white gold produce an exceptionally attractive aesthetic effect in these gorgeous Henry Dankner earrings. The pair is...
Diamond, Gold