Philip Crangi graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design, before launching his eponymous fine jewelry line in 2001. He has designed runway pieces for Phillip Lim, Vera Wang, and Jason Wu, among others.

In 2007, Philip was awarded the CFDA / Vogue 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.