Tom Canty was born and raised in Silicon Valley and shaped by the enclave’s forward-thinking character. Jewelry has always been a passion, sparked by early childhood perusal of his mother’s accessories drawer and treasured items from his grandmothers. He studied economics and computer science at Brown University, and went on to a career in tech before returning to the field of his fascination. To jewelry design, he brings the rigor and problem-solving spirit of an engineer and the curiosity of an outsider combined with a deep reverence for craft and material. Devoting himself to making fine jewelry was about more than just taking a creative leap. It’s an exercise in reconciling the complexity of his own identity. Tom has lived and worked in New York City since 2016.
Tom Canty was born and raised in Silicon Valley and shaped by the enclave’s forward-thinking character. Jewelry has always been a passion, sparked by early childhood perusal of his mother’s accessories drawer and treasured items from his grandmothers. He studied economics and computer science at Brown University, and went on to a career in tech before returning to the field of his fascination. To jewelry design, he brings the rigor and problem-solving spirit of an engineer and the curiosity of an outsider combined with a deep reverence for craft and material. Devoting himself to making fine jewelry was about more than just taking a creative leap. It’s an exercise in reconciling the complexity of his own identity. Tom has lived and worked in New York City since 2016.