Alex and Ani was founded by Carolyn Rafaelian in 2004 and named after her two daughters. The company was founded to design and manufacture, “bangle bracelets, necklaces, and earrings that adorn the body, enlighten the mind, and empower the spirit.” All materials for the jewelry are made in the United States.
The company has a charity focus, partnering with charities to to promote fundraising campaigns. Alex and Ani has also partnered with the New England Patriots and the New England Revolution to produce sports-themed uniforms and merchandise.
Alex and Ani is #53 in the 2014 Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private U.S. Companies with a three-year growth rate of 5,221% and $230.1 million in revenue in 2013. The company added 1073 employees from 2010 from 2013. Alex and Ani is #3 in the Inc. list of Top Retail Companies and #1 in Top Rhode Island Companies. In addition, the company was named to the Inc. Honor Roll for being a Five-Time Inc. 5000 Honoree.
Alex and AniAlex and Ani was founded by Carolyn Rafaelian in 2004 and named after her two daughters. The company was founded to design and manufacture, “bangle bracelets, necklaces, and earrings that adorn the body, enlighten the mind, and empower the spirit.” All materials for the jewelry are made in the United States.
The company has a charity focus, partnering with charities to to promote fundraising campaigns. Alex and Ani has also partnered with the New England Patriots and the New England Revolution to produce sports-themed uniforms and merchandise.
Alex and Ani is #53 in the 2014 Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private U.S. Companies with a three-year growth rate of 5,221% and $230.1 million in revenue in 2013. The company added 1073 employees from 2010 from 2013. Alex and Ani is #3 in the Inc. list of Top Retail Companies and #1 in Top Rhode Island Companies. In addition, the company was named to the Inc. Honor Roll for being a Five-Time Inc. 5000 Honoree.