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 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...
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...
Fred Paris Coral Black Onyx Diamond Gold Earrings
By Fred Paris
Located in New York, NY
Fred Paris coral black onyx diamond gold earrings Beautiful pair of coral and black onyx clip-on earrings with posts, featuring round-cut diamonds, 1...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leaf Earrings Emerald Center 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Earring Length: 23 mm x 16 mm Total Weight: 3.8 Grams Emerald Count: 2 Emerald Carat Weight: 0.06 carats Condition: Preowned, ...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co by Paloma Picasso X Graffiti Diamond Gold Stud Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold X stud earrings, designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co Graffiti collection. Earrings measure 9/16" x 3/8". Set with approx. 0.10ctw in diamonds. Marked: Palom...
Diamond, Gold
Diamond Shape Sapphire and Diamond Omega Back Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Earring Diameter: 0.57" x 0.57" Total Weight: 7.5 Grams Gemstone: 8 round blue sapphires Sapphire Carat Weight: ~0.80 carats Di...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Mabe Pearl and Diamond Halo Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Earring Diameter: 0.87" x 0.87" Total Weight: 18.8 Grams Pearl Type: Mabe Pearl Diameter: 16.5 mm Total Diamond Count: 60 diamon...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Mabe Pearl and Diamond Earrings 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Earring Diameter: 1.00" x 1.00" Total Weight: 14.5 Grams Pearl Type: Mabe Pearl Diameter: 15.5 mm Total Diamond Count: 64 diamond...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
DIOR Rare Vintage Diamond Flower Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Christian Dior
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: DIOR Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.7 Grams Diamond Count: 2 brilliant cut diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.60 carats Diamond Color:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garnet Bead Stud Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Garnet Bead Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Earring Diameter: 4.12 Total Weight: 0.4 Grams Condition: Preowned, Excellent Stamped: "18K"
Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$695 / item
Opal Diamond Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Earring Length: 16.5 mm Total Weight: 4.3 Grams Opal: 2 Opal Total Carat Weight: 1.64 carats Diamonds: 12 Diamond Color: I Di...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wavy Flower Earrings with Cabochon Sapphires and Turquoises in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 12.7 Grams Gemstone: 6 Sapphire and 12 Turquoise Earring Measurements: 23.5 mm diameter Condition: Preowned, Excellent
Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Satin Finish Flower and Diamond Center Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.4 Grams Diamonds: 2 Setting: Bezel Diamond Color: J-K Diamond Clarity: I1 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.20 carats S...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Heart Shaped Topaz Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.3 Grams Gemstone: Blue Topaz Topaz Measurements: 10.88 x 10.6 x 6.7 mm Earring Measurements: 16 mm x 14 mm Sta...
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear and Marquise Diamond Cluster Earrings 7.79 Carat Total Weight
Located in Chicago, IL
These New York Jewelers earrings are made of 14K white gold. It contains pear G-H color, SI clarity diamonds weighing 5.39 CTTW, marquise G-H color and SI clarity diamonds weighing 2...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,325
H 1.19 in W 1.23 in
FLOWEN Sterling Silver Aoda Studs and Earjackets in Rose Gold and Grey Diamonds
By Flowen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The AODA Studs and Ear Jacket Earrings are intended to recall fossils or futuristic organisms. The intricate geometry radiates a 3 dimensional suspended sculpture when worn. These vi...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
Victorian 3 Petal Floral Diamond Earrings in 14Karat Chocolate Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k Chocolate Gold Diamond Carat Weight: 0.12 carats Diamond Color: pink champagne Earring Diameter: 12 mm Total Weight: 2.6 Grams Backs: screwb...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold