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.
Alex Soldier 18K White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Alex Soldier Diamond&Sapphire Earrings Diamond: 6.20ctw Black Diamond: 2.60ct Pink Sapphire: 1.00ctw Retail price: $30,000.00
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Alex Soldier 18k White Gold Aquamarine & Tourmaline Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Alex Soldier Aqumarine&Tourmaline Earrings Aquamarine: 6.80ctw Pink Tourmaline: 9.40ctw SKU: AS01007 Retail price: $15,000.00
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ambrosi Floral Earrings 18K Gold Carved Pink Tourmaline Aquamarine & Diamonds
By Ambrosi
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Italian Ambrosi vintage pre-owned 18K white and yellow gold earrings with carved aquamarine and pink tourmaline, as well as round diamonds in the centers. One of the earrings is a h...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,057 / item
W 0.28 in D 0.16 in L 0.83 in
Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 White Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold earrings set with 1.93 carats of square cut white diamonds, F color, VVS2 clarity and 2.67 carats of square cu...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.60 carats with Diamond 0.44 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 1.8 cm Total Weight: 8.09 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Impressive ribbon wedged heirloom 18k gold clip-ons featuring a sparkling cluster of Montana sapphires enhanced by several diamonds. Additional ribbon wedges of textured gold form th...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k Gold and Pink Tourmaline Earrings
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
These 18k gold earrings with tourmalines in pale pink and deep magenta color are feminine, dainty, and very comfortable to wear. The perfect choice of je...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Estate 18K Clip On Earrings Aquamarine Tourmaline Diamonds Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Estate 18K Clip On Earrings Aquamarine Tourmaline Diamonds Yellow Gold These vintage 18k yellow gold earrings from 1980 feature a fan-shaped design with ribbed sections in soft blue...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Diamond Sapphire Gold 18K Earrings 1950S
Located in Geneva, CH
Retro Diamond Sapphire Gold 18K Earrings. Circa 1950. Total height: approx. 3.10 centimeters. Total width: approx. 1.40 centimeters. Total weight: 10.76 grams
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 5.18 carats with Diamond 2.66 carats Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.3 cm Total Weight: 8.64 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,787 / item
W 0.71 in D 0.4 in L 0.91 in
Alex Jona Pearl Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Frog Clip-on Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold frog clip-on earrings, showcasing two baroque pearls, with a white diamond black rhodium pavé tiny paws and fo...
Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...
H. Stern 18K Yellow Gold Tourmaline Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in Southampton, PA
These H. Stern earrings exude a timeless sense of sophistication. At the center of the multi-hued 18K Yellow Gold setting, a triangular Tourmaline gemstone serves as a stunning focal...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,028 / item
H 0.79 in W 0.87 in D 0.24 in
Alex Jona Open Heart Intense Pink Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, open heart ear clips in 18 karat white gold set with 198 intense Pink Sapphires for a total weighing of 8,74 carats with black rho...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hammerman Bros. 18K Gold Pink and Green Tourmaline and Diamond Earrings
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Houston, TX
Hammerman Bros. 18K yellow gold earrings featuring pink and green tourmalines accented by round diamonds. They are marked on the bottom of the clip "750 HB". There are 104 round di...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Soldier Sunflower Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in Miami, FL
Sensational Alex Soldier Sunflower Earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow and rose gold, featuring 392 mixed color round brilliant cut diamonds wei...
Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yello...
Alex Soldier Handmade Rose-Colored Snail Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in Weston, MA
Formed by a perfect balance of color, texture, and intricate detail, each snail is embroidered with an exquisite assortment of precious gems that are carefully matched to form a uniq...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k...