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 & Platinum Sunny The Snail Earrings with Citrine & Diamonds by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold & Platinum Sunny The Snail Earrings with Citrine & Diamonds by Alex Soldier. Dimensions: W 2.2 x L 2.5 cm. Materials: 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum with Signature Hand-Textured F...
Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
Gold Rosy The Snail Earrings with Tourmaline, Garnet & Diamonds by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Rosy The Snail Earrings with Tourmaline, Garnet & Diamonds by Alex Soldier. Dimensions: W 2.2 x L 2.5 cm. Materials: 18k White Gold with Signature Hand-Textured Finishes, featur...
Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Whi...
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
IGI Certified 1.10ct Natural Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Elevate your collection with these breathtaking 1.10tcw Natural Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings. A masterful tribute to Art Deco glamour, these earrings utilize a sophisticated Ill...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Colombian Emerald Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This elegant and contemporary pair of Emerald Ruby stud earrings features: Primary Stone: Natural Colombian Emerald Shape or Cut: Emerald Cut Emerald Weight: Over 2.00 Carat (2 emera...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
$11,610 / 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
Original Hermes Farandole 18K Rose Gold Chaine d'Ancre Motif Stud Earrings
By Hermès
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
These Original Hermes Farandole earrings (very small model) are exquisitely crafted in 18K Rose Gold by high-end renowned French jewellery house that doesn’t need an introduction…...
Rose Gold, 18k 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
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 White Gold Yellow Diamond Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Yellow Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold - 3.66 GM Yellow Diamonds - 0.24 CT White Diamonds - 0.58 CT Nurati Jewelry's classic diamond earrings captivate with their ex...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold
Christina Addison Turquoise Flower Diamonds Cluster Earrings
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt White Gold Turquoise Flower Cluster Earring with Diamonds measures 1 inch across the top and has a height of 1 inch. Approximately the diamond ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.1 Carat Fire Opal 14 Karat Gold Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 karat gold. These stunning stud earrings are hand set in 8.1 carats fire opal and .60 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest co...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Dangling Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned clip-on dangling earrings embellished with multicolored crystals, facetted glass beads and faux pearls. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in Fran...
Gilt Metal
Clear Lucite Accented with "Confetti" Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Large clear lucite screw-back earrings are accented with multi-colors of "confetti" wonderfully blended within. The width and length measures 1 1/8". The dept...
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...