Jewelry and design have always been a part of Carolyn Rafaelian's life. Her father, Ralph, opened a jewelry manufacturing business in 1966. It was there that Carolyn developed her love of design. In addition to designing pieces for her father's business, Rafaelian began to create her own jewelry line. An overpowering sense of belief in those products led Carolyn to start Alex and Ani, the jewelry company named for her two eldest daughters.
Cranston, R.I.
Joe Keenan is the executive editor of Total Retail. Joe has more than 10 years experience covering the retail industry, and enjoys profiling innovative companies and people in the space.
Cranston, R.I.–based fine jewelry chain Ross-Simons is rebranding itself to reflect an upscale shift in its merchandising. Ten of its 14 stores, which dot shopping centers from Massachusetts to North Carolina, will be rechristened Sidney Thomas Jewelers...
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