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
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Feather Earrings
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished Drop Feathr Earrings, Accented with 0.17 Carats of Pave Set Diamond Veins and French-Hook Wire Closures.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #15520
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings- These elegant cameo earrings each feature a lovely lady in profile set in classic 14K yellow gold. Push back closures. Size: 17 mm x 1...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat yellow gold diamond dangle earrings, containing 2 round brilliant cut diamonds of very nice quality weighing .66pts.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Satin-Finished Drop Earrings, Set with 0.11 Carats of Pave Set Diamond Lever Back Closures.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Jade Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Green dangle Jade Earring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Jade Drop Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Natural jade original color tone - none treated overall weight 4.6 grams. Shape: teardrop / Pear Size: approx Stone size 30 mm long and...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s 14k Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Lever Back Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful pair of ruby and diamond earrings made in 14k yellow gold, from the 1980s. These earrings feature 4 carats total weight in oval cut natural ruby. Surrounding the ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings #14975
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings- These elegant earrings each feature five round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Omega back closures. Appro...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Earrings- These lovely earrings each feature one pearl (19 mm x 13 mm) set in beautiful...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #13289
Located in Washington Depot, CT
These elegant cameo earrings each feature a lovely lady in profile framed in 14K yellow gold. Push back closures. Size: 11 mm Weight: 1.2 dwt. / 1.9 gr. Tested 14K gold. Very ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings #15496
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings- These sparkling earrings each features seven round brilliant cut diamonds set in cl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Turquoise Earrings #14838
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Turquoise Earrings- These stunning earrings each feature one oval cabochon turquoise stone set in classic 14K yellow gold. Omega back closures...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Peridot Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Peridot: 46 multi cut = 4.08cttw Weight: 5.20 grams
Peridot, Gold, 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