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 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...
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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...
Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage Dankner Yellow Gold Textured Detailed Turtle Charm Pendant
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold - Stamped 14k Weight: 3.30 Grams Overall Height: 21.3mm (0.84") Overall Width: 14.3mm (0.56") Thickness: 6.6mm (approx.) Condition: Vintage. Needs a j...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,019 / item
18k Gold Diamond Emerald Butterfly Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Emerald butterfly necklace, Minimalist Emerald butterfly pendant, Nature lover necklace, 18K Gold, birthday gift for daughter diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14kt Gold Cross Diamond Pendant 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Midsize Gold cross pendant .05ct diamond H-color Vs-2 clarity 14kt. Yellow gold. 4.8grams. cross total measurement: 23 x 14mm Necklace: 14 inch 14kt yell...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k yellow Gold Large "I LOVE U" Charm pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 14k Yellow Gold " I LOVE U" Charm, pendant, measuring 1 1/4 inches in diameter with a Textured finish on one side and weighing 8.5 Grams.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Lighter Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered lighter Accented by textured base With functional spring hinged fork Completed by jump ring bale Stamped for 14 karat gold Signed for Berton Circa: 1940...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,012 / item
H 0.48 in W 0.44 in
18k Gold Diamond Turtle Charm Necklace Diamond Tortoise Pendant Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Delicate Minimal Necklace is made of 18K solid gold available in three colors: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous natural genuine round cut diamond. Each...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$884 / item
H 0.48 in W 0.44 in
14K Gold Diamond Turtle Charm Necklace Diamond Tortoise Pendant Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Delicate Minimal Necklace is made of 14K solid gold available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous natural genuine round cut diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$608Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.38 in
30.15ct Iridescent Large Baroque Pearl Diamond Necklace Pendant 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This meticulously crafted pendant necklace showcases a captivating 30.15-carat freshwater baroque pearl set in lustrous 18K yellow gold. The pearl's organic, irregular shape creates ...
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold,...
Vintage Solid 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Charm Pendant
Located in beverly hills, CA
1950's - 1960's large round two tiered disc charm pendant crafted from 14K yellow gold. It features a dazzling center diamond (0.40 carat) and 8 dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Horse Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 9 karat yellow gold horse charm pendant. This horse is beautifully detailed with a raised tail and confident posture. Horses are associat...
Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,000
H 0.36 in W 0.48 in L 17.33 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace, crafted in 18k gold, features a delicate butterfly motif adorned with mixed-cut white diamonds. The diamonds are of exc...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k zodiac charm pendant - Virgo charm - solid yellow gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this vintage charm depicting Virgo, the sixth astrological sign in the zodiac. This Constellation Star Sign Pendant is associated with the birth dates between 23 August and 23 September. This 18 ct gold charm...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cow Bell Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a lucky cow bell. Stamped with the owl mark for 18 karat gold and French import. Dimensions: 1.3 x 1.2 x 0.7 cm (not i...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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...
14k Gold, Enamel
Dankner Vintage Large Yellow Gold Mechanical Charm
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Henry Dankner 14k Yellow Gold mechanical Love Birds Charm, measuring 1 1/4 inches in height X 1 inch wide and weighing 12.2 Grams. The Enamel decorated Birds Spin on their perch when wound by the crown, a mechanical, modified watch...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.75 in L 2.5 in
Henry Dankner Cat Pendant Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Ruby Animal Jewelry
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Dankner cat pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s). Two rubies measure approx. 3mm each, one sapphire measures approx. 3mm. The gemstone...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.25 in W 0.75 in L 1 in
Vintage Dankner 14k Gold Ruby and Blue TopazSpinning Mechanical Large Rare Charm
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in New York, NY
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...
Ruby, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
Charming and Sentimental 14k Gold Wind-Up Rocking Baby Pendant by Dankner
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This imaginative and whimsical pendant features a small infant in covered stroller under a golden arch accented with rubies and sapphires. Multicolored hot enamel accents highlight ...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Dankner 9.65 Carats Green Tourmaline Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Mesh Necklace
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a woven mesh yellow gold chain graduating in size and centering a curling white gold station. Featuring an elongated mixed cushion cut tourmaline weighing approximately 7...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Dankner Bull Bear Stock Market Charm
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in New York, NY
A rare vintage 14k gold charm depicting a bull and bear referring to the stock market by Dankner circa 1950. The charm is 1 inch in diameter. 8....
Gold, 14k Gold