Philip Crangi graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design, before launching his eponymous fine jewelry line in 2001. he’s designed runway pieces for Phillip Lim, Vera Wang, and Jason Wu, among others. in 2007, Philip was awarded CFDA/Vogue’s fashion award for best designer, and in 2008, he won the CFDA Swarovski award for accessory design. His pieces have been regularly featured in Vogue, W, Instyle, Bazaar, and Elle. He is a board director of the CFDA.

In 2005, inspired by the golden spike used to join the first transcontinental railroad in 1869, Philip created an exclusive line of railroad spike designs for his brand Giles & Brother. For Philip, it was symbolic of the American spirit: to pioneer and build with courage.