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Specialties
ALEX AND ANI offers thoughtfully manufactured, positive energy bangle bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings, candles, beauty products, and leather handbags that adorn the body, enlighten the mind, and empower the spirit.
The signature expandable bangle concept is the cornerstone of ALEX AND ANI.
Utilizing an innovative patented and completely original technology this concept replaces traditional clasps with a sliding mechanism, making each piece adjustable. This signature expandable feature is available in expandable wire bracelets and rings, expandable chain necklaces and endless hoop earrings. This completely original design allows everyone to have a piece of jewelry customized for a perfect fit.
Available in precious metals or our signature Rafaelian Gold and Rafaelian Silver finishes and adorned with sacred symbols and stones, the expandable collection is timeless, classic, and collectible.
History
Established in 2004.
Designer Carolyn Rafaelian, Founder, Creative Director, and CEO of Alex and Ani hails from a family of jewelers where mastering their craft was not only an aspiration but also a family tradition.
Carolyn launched Alex and Ani in 2004, naming the lifestyle company after her first two daughters. With the desire to spread positive energy across the globe, her values and charitable focus is expressed through her Made in America products. Featuring patented design elements and powerful symbolism, Alex and Ani’s signature expandable wire bangles have quickly become fashion essentials — uplifting and empowering wearers worldwide.
Sales and growth has placed Alex and Ani in the top tier of Inc. Magazine’s annual list of the fastest growing, privately owned companies in America for the past five years. By the end of 2014, Alex and Ani will have more than 40 retail locations with a presence in over 2,000 wholesale accounts worldwide.
Meet the Business Owner
Carolyn R.
Business Owner
Carolyn Rafaelian, Alex and Ani’s creator and designer, hails from a family of jewelers where mastering their craft was not only an aspiration, but a family tradition. Residing in Rhode Island, the jewelry capital of the world, Rafaelian knew she was destined to continue the family tradition and apprenticed herself to her father at a very young age.
Carolyn launched Alex and Ani in 2004, naming the company after her first two daughters. Once she introduced her line of patented signature bangles, necklaces, and rings, almost overnight, everyone was taking notice. Celebrities, major fashion magazine editors, and the finest department stores and boutiques across the country adored the concept and design.