Danfrere Fine Jewelry

Dan Frere 1970's Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Owl Bird Brooch.
Dan Frere 1970’s Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Owl Bird Brooch.

Danfrere Fine Jewelry, a jewelry company based in New York City, began its history in August 1968.

Brand mark.
Brand mark.

Some facts about the brand’s history:

VTG DANFRERE 14K YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND MULTI STONE FLOWER BASKET 3D PIN BROOCH.
VTG DANFRERE 14K YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND MULTI STONE FLOWER BASKET 3D PIN BROOCH.

The company produced jewelry using 585-carat gold and precious stones: diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and rubies.
Traditionally, the design of pins, clips and brooches included animal figures and floral motifs.
The earliest examples of jewelry (since 1968) contained the initials DF on a shield, and since the 1970s the marking has changed to “Danfrere Copyright” and 14KT Copyright.

Vintage Dan Frere 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone Flowers in Wheelbarrow Brooch.
Yellow Gold Gemstone Flowers in Wheelbarrow Brooch.

The company ceased to exist before 1980.
Perhaps, similar New York jewelry companies such as Danfrere Creations and Dankner Sons are related to Danfrere Co.

Vintage DAN FRERE 14k Yellow Gold TURQUOISE Cluster Brooch Pin.
Yellow Gold TURQUOISE Cluster Brooch Pin.
Dan Frere 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Pin Brooch.
Dan Frere 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Pin Brooch.
VINTAGE DIAMOND GEMSTONE FLORAL BROOCH ANTIQUE BOUQUET PIN DAN FRERE.
VINTAGE DIAMOND GEMSTONE FLORAL BROOCH ANTIQUE BOUQUET PIN.
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Eye Parrot Brooch.
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Eye Parrot Brooch.
14k Designer Fran Frere Doggy Ruby Sapphire Brooch Pin.
14k Designer Fran Frere Doggy Ruby Sapphire Brooch Pin.
DanFrere 14K Yellow Gold Lucky Pony Diamond & Ruby Pin Brooch. 14.8 Grams.
14K Yellow Gold Lucky Pony Diamond & Ruby Pin Brooch. 14.8 Grams.
NYJEWEL DanFrere 14k Yellow Gold Round Clip On Earrings.
Dan Frere 14k Yellow Gold Round Clip On Earrings.
14k Yellow Gold Estate DanFrere Diamond Clip On Earrings.
14k Yellow Gold Estate Dan Frere Diamond Clip On Earrings.