Thomas Gentille (1936–2026)
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Obituary
Published: 11.03.2026
Thomas Gentille at the exhibition Untitled. Thomas Gentille. American Jeweler at Die Neue Sammlung - The Design Museum, March 2016.
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Thomas Gentille was a pioneering figure in American studio jewelry who died in Manhattan at the age of 89. Born in Mansfield, Ohio, he devoted more than six decades to redefining jewelry as a poetic and sculptural art form and is widely regarded as one of the most important innovators in contemporary art jewelry.
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