My first thought when thinking about a spike nail is something that a person might hammer or drill into metal or wood, not wear on his or her finger. However, jewelry designer, Philip Crangi takes the idea of nails, hooks, and bolts into another realm.
I've had a slight obsession with rings for a few years now, but recently it's turned into a search to find the perfect ring that I'll never want to take off. I usually wear two large rings, one on each hand, and I change them up based on which ones I think will compliment my outfit the best. I like jewelry that is different. One of my favorite rings that I wear is the face of an owl. However, owls have become a big trend and I've been seeing owl jewelry all over the place, which no longer makes it seem as different.
Last night, I was feeding my obsession by checking out some online stores to see if I could find a new ring that grabbed my attention. Most of the rings I came across didn't peak my interest or were too similar to the ones I already had, until I saw a simple brass railroad spike. There was something about it that I couldn't resist. I love that it's so simple, yet unique enough to make a statement. I feel like I had been out of the loop, before discovering Philip Crangi last night. He's a collector of the past and a true artist of the present. He has inspired me to look at fashion and design in a new way, and that the unexpected is what keeps things interesting and worth looking at.
You can watch a video and see some of his designs on Gilesandbrother.com. I'm hoping to visit his store soon, which is located in the Meatpacking District in NYC.
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