DUMBO-based designer Brian Crumley's jewelry collection, "Peace Under Fire," was inspired by the "futility of the peace sign," as well as "a reaction to the glamorization and ubiquity of guns, knives, and the such in our culture," he says. Hence, the "Knot a Rifle" pin he created as a part of the latest five-piece collection. Made from sterling with gunmetal plating, the subtle embellishments say it all—with a knotted gun barrel and an alarming red crystal drop, representative of blood. Peace-loving and powerful? He shoots. He scores. Read more…

by Loryn Hatch