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Thomas Gentille (1936–2026)

Article  /  Obituary
 
Published: 11.03.2026
Thomas Gentille (1936–2026).
Thomas Gentille at the exhibition Untitled. Thomas Gentille. American Jeweler at Die Neue Sammlung - The Design Museum, March 2016.

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Intro
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.