Did you think that the ALEX AND ANI legacy began with the birth of the expandable wire bangle? In the beginning, there were five designs, but the beloved bangle wasn’t one of them! In 2004, Carolyn Rafaelian officially launched the brand with five crystal-adorned cocktail rings and a strong vision.
Ten years and thousands of pieces of jewelry later, those five rings are tucked away in the ALEX AND ANI archives. However, their sparkle and Carolyn’s vision are ever present. Inspired by the first ALEX AND ANI pieces, some of our most glitzy collections include a full range of crystal-adorned necklaces, bangles and earrings that pay homage to Carolyn’s introductory designs.
