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, ...
Italian 18k Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K yellow gold heart pendant. It is hallmarked 750 in the loop and 18K, Italy and ZRW in the tip of the heart. The heart pen...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Just Thinking, Melanie Yazzie, pendant, Navajo, F*&k Off, sterling silver
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Just Thinking, Melanie Yazzie pendant Navajo, F*&k Off, cast sterling silver Melanie A. Yazzie (Navajo-Diné) is a highly regarded multimedia artist known for her printmaking, painti...
Sterling Silver
$325 / item
W 1.75 in L 1.5 in
Kitty, medium, pendant, by Melanie Yazzie, Navajo, Indigenous, silver, cat
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Kitty, medium, pendant, by Melanie Yazzie, Navajo, Indigenous, silver, cat Melanie A. Yazzie (Navajo-Diné) is a highly regarded multimedia artist known for her printmaking, painting...
Silver
1.40 Carat Diamond Wheel Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold, 17 Inches
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This radiant wheel pendant necklace is a modern statement of timeless elegance. Featuring 1.40 carats of natural round brilliant-cut diamonds, each stone is carefully selected for it...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Heart Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Heart Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 153295 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Heart Pendant Condition Description: Retails for $6,80...
Platinum
Art Deco Style Crystal Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Deco-style crystal necklace featuring carved dropped center section on a strand of frosted crystal beads with facetted actions with crystal rondels. The necklace terminates into a pu...
Crystal, Base Metal
Naturalistic Banded Agate Geo Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large brown banded agate pendant mounted in a sterling silver bezel with a large sterling bale. Tested sterling silver - unmarked
Agate, Sterling Silver
Les Bernard Dangling Fish Pendant Necklace Silver Toned Metal
By Les Bernard
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Fun 1960s Les Bernard dangling fish pendant necklace featuring an abstract chrome plated fish on box link silver tone chain. The chain has a Les Bernard Inc. hang tag. The section of the fish above the head has an area where the plating is peeling off. I think of it as an area where the fish got attacked by a shark. The fish is 4" long by 1 7/8" wide. The chain is 18" long by .12" wide. Les Bernard Inc. Biography from Nasvete: First of all, Les Bernard jewellery brand grew out of Vogue, founded in 1936 by Harold Shapiro. The Shapiro family sold their share of Vogue in 1962 and son of Harold, Bernard, and designer Lester Joy...
Other
$175
H 2.75 in W 1 in D 0.73 in L 16 in
1960s Les Bernard Abstract Geometric Ball Drop Pendant Necklace Silver Toned
By Les Bernard
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Fun 1960s Les Bernard drop pendant necklace featuring an abstract silver toned circle and line drop on a chain link silver tone chain. The pendant is marked Les Bernard Inc. on the back. A few areas where the plating is worn - visible when you look closely. The pendant is 2.75" long by 1" wide. The chain is 16" long by .13" wide. Les Bernard Inc. Biography from Nasvete: First of all, Les Bernard jewellery brand grew out of Vogue, founded in 1936 by Harold Shapiro. The Shapiro family sold their share of Vogue in 1962 and son of Harold, Bernard, and designer Lester Joy...
Base Metal
$325 / item
W 1.75 in L 1.5 in
Butterfly Pendant, medium, sterling silver, oxidized, Melanie Yazzie, Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Butterfly Pendant, medium, sterling silver, oxidized, Melanie Yazzie, Navajo This pendant is available to order, please allow 4-6 weeks. Melanie A. Yazzie (Navajo-Diné) is a highl...
Sterling Silver
Abalone Gemstone and Art Glass Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Statement necklace featuring a large centrally set abalone shell on a multi-strand chain of art glass, glass, and quartz beads with 12K gold-filled a...
Quartz, Gold-filled
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1940s Cat Brooch with Natural Seed Pearl Ball
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Brooch 18ct Gold Circa 1940s This exquisite 18ct yellow gold brooch, dating back to the 1940s, captures the playful spirit of a beloved feline friend. Elegantly design...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold