On June 2, 2008, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) awarded the prestigious Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent Accessory Design to Philip Crangi. Crangi was trained at the renowned Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) as a goldsmith, and has always drawn inspiration from history: Greco=Roman artifacts, Baroque ironwork, and Japanese armor are but a few of the references found in his work.
Philip Crangi Blackened Steel Ring
A bulb of blackened steel is patterned with 14K yellow gold studs, and is perched atop a coordinating gold band for an eye-catching ring possessed of industrial glamour. As featured in Elle Magazine.
$2500
Philip's work is regularly featured in Vogue, W, InStyle, Bazaar, and Elle, and he has quite a celebrity following - Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, Demi Moore, Lindsay Lohan, Lucy Liu, and julianne moore
are all devotees of his designs. "I would describe my aesthetic as one of contrast in material, color, and mood," Philip says. 
Blackened Steel and Gold Cross Necklace
A stylish and elegant piece, exemplifying Philip Crangi's take on the symbolic cross motif. The pendant measures 3/4" wide by 1 1/4" tall. The gold back-plate is affixed to the anodized metal front piece with tiny gold pins that have been hammered through. Another gold ring is attached to the top with pins to nicely border the cross design. Hangs on a 18" gold chain.
$1875
After graduating from RISD, Philip and his sister and partner, Courtney Crangi, began creating unique objects and jewelry from their New York City studio. In 2001, the Crangis launched their first fine jewelry collection, using materials not often associated with traditional fine jewelry design. The signature collection combines age-old techniques with a unique palette of gold, wrought iron, and steel.
Philip Crangi Short Crest Pendant
Philip Crangi is famous for making this style crest out of steel and gold. The hand-pounded crest has yellow gold nails hammered and soldered through it. The crest hangs from a 21" yellow gold necklace chain. Philip Crangi has a signature necklace closure consisting of a ring and a horseshoe. Feed the horseshoe all the way through the ring and it's closed. As featured in Harper's Bazaar.
$1225
Crangi partnered with The Gap earlier this year in their second annual Design Editions white-blouse makeover; Crangi supplied a complementary rugged brass and metal chain and bolt necklace. And back in February, he teamed with Vera Wang to create jewelry "on steroids," as Wang told W magazine, for her runway collection.
Born to a pair of art history professors in the polo playing area of Boca Raton, Florida, Philip Crangi's collection of jewelry found its roots in a number of historical influences and styles. Using a mix of motifs and mediums, Crangi's elegantly everyday designs speak to both the downtown crowd and the Park Avenue set.See full article.
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