With his exquisite contemporary and Byzantine-style pieces featuring details so fine that a magnifying glass is required to see them, it’s not surprising Alex Soldier is one of the most innovative jewelry designers of the 21st century.
Born Alexander Soldatov in the Russian city of Perm, nestled in the Ural Mountains, Soldier exhibited a childhood talent for woodcraft, painting miniatures and creating sculptures. However, he regarded his artistic interests as nothing more than a hobby and obtained a master’s degree in computer engineering.
Although he was working as a computer engineer, Soldier’s wife Galina recognized his innate talent for jewelry design and encouraged him to consider a career as a jeweler. In 1981, Galina’s persistence paid off, and Soldier left computer engineering to work as an intern at the most prominent jewelry manufacturing company in the Ural region. His aptitude for artisanal workmanship earned him a promotion as the company’s chief designer in less than a year.
Soldier’s jewelry designs won numerous awards at trade shows throughout Eastern Europe, and his works soon caught the attention of a U.S.-based jewelry manufacturer. In 1991, Soldier moved with his family to the United States, where he worked briefly for the company before striking out on his own.
Soldier is widely known for his masterful metalwork. With his passion for precision and alluring form, he uses a microscope to design his jewelry — he handcrafts fine details and textures with stainless steel instruments on such pieces as drop earrings, cocktail rings and pendant necklaces made with 18-karat gold, platinum and precious gemstones. Today, in the firm’s New York City workshop, the designer and his small staff create elegant pieces such as the gemstone-encrusted Snail ring and the Sunflower series, which is inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings.
Soldier’s fine jewelry craftsmanship has earned international accolades. He won the Platinum Passion Award in 1998 from Platinum Guild International and a Spectrum honor from the American Gem Trade Association in 2002. Since 2009, he has created the prize statuette for the Princess Grace Award and the Prince Rainier III Award. Celebrities such as Scarlett Johansson, Gwyneth Paltrow and Elizabeth Hurley have worn Alex Soldier jewelry over the years.
On 1stDibs, find a range of Alex Soldier earrings, rings and necklaces.
Gold Coronaria Pendant with Tourmalines and Diamonds in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Coronaria Pendant with Tourmalines and Diamonds in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier. Dimensions: Flower diameter: 6.4 cm. Materials: 18k White Gold with Signature Hand-Textured Finish, ...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold Astra Pendant with Lemon Citrine and Diamonds in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Astra Pendant with Lemon Citrine and Diamonds in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier. Dimensions: Flower diameter: 5.5 cm. Materials: 18k Yellow Gold with Signature Hand-Textured Finish, 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, ...
Buddha on Lotus Diamond Pendant in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Pendant Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Measurements: 1.25" x 0.50" Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: SI1 Diamond Weight: .03 carats Total Weight: 4.4 Grams C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hand-Carved Coral Fish Pendant on 18K Yellow Gold Hook
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This whimsical 18K gold pendant with a hand-carved fish of coral from Torre del Greco, Italy, is literally one-of-a-kind. The coral was carved by Italian craftsmen using skills tha...
Coral
49.1 Carat Kunzite & Diamond with Pearl & Gold Necklace, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This Kunzite and Diamond Necklace, featuring Pearls and Gold, is elegantly designed by Austy Lee. At its center is a clean, high-quality large kunzite in cushion-cut , encircled by 5...
Diamond, Kunzite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
Pink Diamond & Emerald Ceraste Necklace w/ Gold Chain, 18K Rose Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Austy Lee’s Golden Cerastes Necklace is a breathtaking fusion of mythology and modern artistry. Inspired by the legendary serpent of Greek lore, the cerastes—renowned for its sinuous...
Pink Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
Sterling Silver St. Christopher Medium Round Pendant Curb Chain Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
925 Sterling Silver Round St. Christopher Pendant Necklace. Beautiful 16mm round St. Christopher pendant weighing 1.9g hanging on a 20' (50cm) curb chain. Brand new and never worn....
Silver, Sterling Silver
RIMA Jewels 18k Gold Byzantine Ojo de Dios Cross Necklace
By RIMA JEWELS
Located in New York, NY
Rima Jewels signature 18k gold cross featuring a fuchsia sapphire center stone and demantoid garnets on the terminals. Strung on a 20" vintage inspire...
Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold
RIMA Jewels 24k Solid Gold Legendary Golden Fleece
By RIMA JEWELS
Located in New York, NY
The legend of the Golden Fleece looms large in the west's collective myth making and image usage. RIMA JEWELS interprets the legend as a jewel and wall sculpture for continuous display. Hand sculpted from wax and using a composite of dozens of depictions of the jewel featured in European baroque paintings. Cast in solid 99.99% pure 24k gold...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 24k Gold
$5,716 / item
Emeralds White Diamonds Platinum Pendant Necklace
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Pendant handcrafted in Platinum with White Diamonds and Emeralds. Paving: Emeralds 1,52ct.; White Diamonds 0,12ct. Material: Platinum 950; Silver 925; Black Rhodium This Pendant f...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
White Diamonds Platinum Pendant Necklace AENEA Jewellery
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Pendant handcrafted in Platinum and Rhodium plated Silver with White Diamonds Paving: White Diamonds 0,87ct. Material: Platinum 950; Silver925; Black Rhodium This Pendant from the ...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$5,716 / item
Emeralds White Diamonds Platinum Pendant Necklace
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Pendant handcrafted in Platinum with White Diamonds and Emeralds. Paving: Emeralds 1,52ct.; White Diamonds 0,12ct. Material: Platinum 950; Silver 925; Black Rhodium This Pendant f...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Sea Blue Pearl Pendant in Sterling Silver
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Sea Blue Pearl Pendant in Sterling Silver
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Yves Saint Laurent choker necklace by Yves Saint Laurent Spring-Summer 1993
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - 1993 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Yves Saint Laurent. Golden metal choker necklace with colorful rhinestones. Heart fa...
Gilt Metal