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 Large 14k Gold Dancer Charm with Pink and Blue Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and rare vintage 14k yellow gold and sapphire dancer charm. She is detailed from her head to her toes -- even her bloomers underneath her layered skirt, which is set with b...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Dancing Ballerina Charm Pendant
Located in beverly hills, CA
This playful and elegant 14K yellow gold charm pendant, featuring a graceful 3-dimensional ballerina holding up a lustrous pearl atop an octagonal medallion. The captivating skirt of...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 18K Gold Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Guard Charm
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold soldier-like guard stands at attention. His body is simplified into geometric shapes and detailed with rubies and sapphires of various sizes, all bead set. His face con...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,395
H 1.42 in W 0.63 in
Judith Ripka Gold Pineapple Diamond Star Sapphire Ruby Pendant, 18k Yellow Gold
By Judith Ripka
Located in Honolulu, HI
This beautiful vintage Judith Ripka pineapple pendant has gemstones running down, starting with 5 round diamonds then a baby blue star sapphire ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Denmark "Little Mermaid" Charm #25217
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Denmark "Little Mermaid" Charm Charming 14k yellow gold vinatge-style "Little Mermaid" charm inspired by Denmark's iconic fairy tale landmark. A detailed and...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$695
H 0.86 in W 0.56 in D 0.62 in
Vintage 14K Gold Figural Palm Tree with Climber Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold charm for a bracelet. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a palm tree with a climbing man who can be moved up and down the trunk. With an integral bail and...
14k Gold
Yellow Gold Sculptural Pendant Necklace with Sapphire and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Celestial Dancer Dakini pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with oval cut purplish red sapphire in oval cut, 0,85 carats, and malaya garnet, pear cut, 1,15 carats. ...
Garnet, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k G...
Vintage 1960s Gold Bracelet with Rubies and Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round cut Rubies and Sapphires. Circa 1960s Size 7 1/4
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Denmark Mermaid Charm #16011
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 karat yellow gold Denmark mermaid pendant - Dive into enchantment with this Denmark mermaid charm that is set in beautifully detailed 14K ye...
14k Gold
Yellow Gold Sculptural Pendant Necklace with Blue Sapphire and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Celestial Dancer pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with oval cut dark blue sapphire in oval cut, 3,35 carats, and malaya garnet, pear cut, 1,15 carat...
Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...
Yellow Gold Sapphire Ruby Retro Angel & devil Charm 14k Round .48ctw Good & Evil
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Retro Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .24ctw Cut: Round Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .24ctw Cu...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Coconut Harvesting Charm - 14k Padekar Harvester Moves
Located in Greensboro, NC
Design: moves Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Coconut Harvesting, Padekar Features: Coconut harvester slides up & down the tree trunk Measurements Tall (from stationar...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Slide Charm - 14k Oval .37ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Blue Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .35CT Cut: Oval Color: Dark Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .02TCW Cut...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Richard Klein Ruby Slide Charm - Yellow Gold 14k Oval & Round 1.79ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Richard Klein Design: Slide Charm Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.79ctw Cut: Oval & Round Total Carats: 1.7...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Art Deco Lavaliere Pendant 14k Round Octagon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 0.06 Cut: Round Style: Lavaliere Theme: Octagon Features: Buttercup Mount...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Richard Glatter Sapphire Vintage Slide Charm - Yellow Gold 14k Oval .35ct Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Richard Glatter Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .35ct Cut: Oval Color: Blue Total Carats: .35ct...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
