Belcourt Mansion is just a small part of a larger picture — one that celebrates Rhode Island history and culture. It all stems from Carolyn Rafaelian, a native entrepreneur who values the human aspect of business.
Her other ventures include Bar and Board Bistro — a classic Newport-inspired restaurant — and reviving Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard, New England’s oldest vineyard, auspiciously located on the 42nd parallel. She’s also the Founder, CEO, and Chief Creative Officer of ALEX AND ANI.
from 1894 to Present
Inside Belcourt, Alex And Ani Billionaire Carolyn Rafaelian's Newport, Rhode Island Mansion
"The house spoke to me," Rafaelian remembers, "It was beautiful. It was historic. It had so much meaning. And there was a story to tell."
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"The house spoke to me," Rafaelian remembers, "It was beautiful. It was historic. It had so much meaning. And there was a story to tell."
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