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...
Syna Yellow Gold Opal Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Opal 3 carats approx. Diamonds 0.25 carat approx. 18 karat yellow gold butterfly backs Limited edition Adorn yourself in the beauty of these exquisit...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Freshwater Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Stud Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Classic Silver Crystal CC Stud Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned piece. We have made e...
Rubies, Diamonds, Platinum and 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant earrings in platinum and 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
18k Alchemical Stud Earring Salt
By RIMA JEWELS
Located in New York, NY
The RIMA JEWELS ALCHEMY STUD COLLECTION features a sampling of some of the symbols that populated alchemical texts from the medieval period to the renaissance. The symbols represent ...
18k Gold
Marina J. Pearl Tassel Earrings with Diamonds & Solid 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Earrings. This pair is made with all cultured Pearls, Solid 14k Yellow Gold & Diamonds. This pair feature Cushion Cut Diamond studs from which Diamond encrusted...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Onyx and Round Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Onyx: 2 oval cut: 2.20cttw Diamonds: 2 round cut: 0.006cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1-SI2 Dimensions: the earrings measure 12.80mm x 6.95mm Fastenings: friction...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Colored Black Opal & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Blue Colored Black Opal & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Blue Zircon White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona one-of-a-kind collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold pair of earrings, centering two finely cut oval intense blue zircon weighing 5.71 carats and white dia...
White Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,500 / item
Emerald Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold. These beautiful earrings are hand set with .59 carats emerald and 1.42 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest co...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,765
W 0.79 in L 0.79 in
Vintage 1950s Antique Rose-Cut Diamond Button Earrings in 14K Gold & Silver
Located in Marcianise, IT
An absolute masterpiece of vintage mid-century jewelry, this magnificent pair of large button-style shield earrings from the 1950s is crafted with a solid 14-karat yellow gold struct...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
F/G Color 2.88 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Cluster Studs with Black Onyx
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A beautiful pair of 2.88 carat cluster earrings, F/G color, VS/VVS quality. The diamonds are enhanced by ...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold