Creator of Alex and Ani Bracelets Shares Tips for Wearing

Alex and Ani Designer bracelets have taken the jewelry world by storm since their introduction in 2004. These affordable, trendy, and highly collectable designer bracelets are most popularly worn in a stacked style. Some ladies even stack upwards of 8 bangles on a single wrist to create a playfully asymmetrical look. However, achieving the best results from stacking your Alex and Ani bracelets takes some planning. It is not as simple as stacking a bunch of bracelets at random.

But don’t just take my word for it. Carolyn Rafaelian –the founder and chief executive of the Alex and Ani brand– recently sat down with a rep from the Wall Street Journal to share her advice on what makes for the best stacked effect.

The most important thing to consider about stacking bracelets is how they will react together. Carolyn Rafaelian suggests: “When your arms are moving, look at how the pieces all fall.” Stacked bangles form a single entity. It’s best to build a bracelet combination that maintains a consistent look, even when you are moving around. And while she fully endorses mixing metals within a stack (ie. copper, silver, and gold), she warns of the risks you run when stacking precious pieces: “These things move and touch each other and they can open up a clasp.” The abrasion could also damage precious stones embedded within bracelets.

Despite these tips and tricks from Ms. Rafaelian, it’s known that Alex and Ani designer bracelets are just as much fashion as they are statement. After all, people are drawn to Alex and Ani charm bracelets for their sentimental descriptions. Every charm is different, and people like to wear charms with meanings that resonate with them on a personal level. Of course, no one knows this better than Rafaelian herself, who states, “It’s not just a look—you’re also creating a little statement vibration. It defines you when you meet someone for the first time—it offers another layer of what you’re like.”

Stacking charms that define you as a person lets you wear your life story directly on your wrist. Are you ready to create your own Alex and Ani bangle stack? Find the charm bracelets that relate to you from our online selection, or visit our Manalapan, NJ showroom for even more styles.