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 Starfish Ring with Diamonds, Rubies & Sapphires in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Starfish Ring with Diamonds, Rubies & Sapphires in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier. Dimensions: Starfish dimensions: W 5.6 x D 5.9 x H 1.4 cm. Ring Size: Available in US sizes 5.5 ...
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Wh...
Gold Rosy The Snail Ring with Tourmaline, Topaz & Diamonds by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Rosy The Snail Ring with Tourmaline, Topaz & Diamonds by Alex Soldier. Dimensions: Sculptural Top W 3 x L 3.2 x H 1.8 cm. Ring Size: Available in US sizes 5.5 to 8.5. Please con...
Topaz, Ruby, Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond...
Gold & Platinum Sunny The Snail Ring with Citrine & Diamonds by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold & Platinum Sunny The Snail Ring with Citrine & Diamonds by Alex Soldier. Dimensions: Sculptural Top W 3 x L 3.2 x H 1.8 cm. Ring Size: Available in US sizes 5.5 to 8.5. Please c...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
Gold Astra Ring with Amethyst, Tourmaline & Diamond in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Astra Ring with Amethyst, Tourmaline & Diamond in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier. Dimensions: Flower diameter: 5.5 cm. Ring Size: Available in US sizes 5.5 to 9.5. Please contact us t...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Amethyst, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
Gold Astra Ring with Diamonds in Blackened 18k White Gold by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Astra Ring with Diamonds in Blackened 18k White Gold by Alex Soldier. Dimensions: Flower diameter: 5.5 cm. Ring Size: Available in US sizes 5.5 to 9. Please contact us to specif...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Alex Soldier 18K Gold Snail Ring with Diamonds
By Alex Soldier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Alex Soldier uses snails as a reminder to slow down and enjoy life. He has created more than 25 jewel encrusted snails, each unique and one-of-a-kind. It became an instant classic an...
18k Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
ALEX SOLDIER Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 14.84 Ctw In Peridot & Fire Opals
By Alex Soldier
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring designed by Alex Soldier. This is a beautiful colorful cocktail ring created by the Russian born artist Alex Soldier, back in the 2000. The ring has been crafted wit...
Citrine, Peridot, Fire Opal, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Alex Soldier 18k White Gold Diamond Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Alex Soldier Ring Diamond: 0.14ctw Aquamarine: 7.20ctw Pink Tourmaline: 9.20ctw Ring Size: 7.25 SKU: AS01006 Retail price: $14,000.00
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
Alex Soldier “Astra” Convertible Statement Ring in 18K Gold — 11.5 Carats White
By Alex Soldier
Located in Chicago, IL
Alex Soldier “Astra” Convertible Statement Ring in 18K Gold — 11.5 Carats White & Black Diamonds A bold and sculptural creation by renowned designer Alex Soldier, this extraordinary...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Alex Soldier 18k white gold and white and brown diamond cocktail ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in London, GB
This charming snail ring is by New York based jewellery designer Alex Soldier. The snail with its white gold shell sits poised on one's finger. The shell is adorned with round cut wh...
Brown Diamond, White Gold
Alex Soldier 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Alex Soldier Diamond: 3.47cts Brown Diamond: 0.38cts Black Diamond: 1.95cts Ring Size: 7 $15,000.00
Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jennifer Liang 14 KT Gold Jingle Shell Ring
Located in New York, NY
Jingle shell ring available in 14kt with gold 2mm band. 18kt and 22kt gold are available upon request.
14k Gold
Vintage Owl on Branch Ring 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Eyes Jewelry Sz 6
Located in Torrance, CA
Finley detailed owl ring set with diamonds and green emerald eyes, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s). Single cut diamonds total an estimated 0.12 carats (estimated at H...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wendy Brandes Onyx Skull Ring With Green Garnets and Hidden Diamonds
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
Wendy has long been inspired by skulls, as artists have been for centuries. This type of jewelry is known by the Latin phrase “Memento mori” -- “remember you are mortal.” Wendy interprets it as a call to live life to its fullest. This one-of-kind piece took highly skilled artisans months to create. The onyx was hand-carved in Germany in collaboration with Wendy's goldsmith in New York City, who provided to-the-millimeter measurements. The artist hid diamonds inside the shank, behind the skull, for the ultimate in covert luxury –- a treat intended only for the owner’s eyes, or those confidantes who are let in on the secret. 18k yellow gold, satin finish. Hand-carved onyx skull...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Alex Jona Pink Tourmaline Sapphire 18k Rose Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona one-of-a-kind design collection, designed and hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring, set with an oval cabochon tourmaline weighing 5.50 carats. On either side of t...
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Wendy Brandes 1.48 TCW Black Diamond Taurus Bull Ring With Surprise Inside
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
The Bull and Bullfighter Ring is the fourth in Wendy Brandes's seven-ring Maneater series, a collection that upends assumptions about power. Each Maneater ring...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
Wendy Brandes Signed Maneater Collection Ring: Whale and Jonah
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
26.1 grams of yellow & white gold, satin finish. 86 points of blue sapphires. 4 points of tsavorites. White diamonds, totaling approximately 50 points. Size 6. One-of-a-kind. Made in...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose...
Wendy Brandes One-of-a-Kind Birthstone Amethyst and Tsavorite Cocktail Ring
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous ring, inspired by the true story of Marie Antoinette, was created in New York City by our expert goldsmith. Creating this labor-intensive piece took over one month, wit...
Amethyst, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,269Sale Price|20% Off
21.52 Carat Cabochon Pink Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold Dragons Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jennifer Liang Gold Sea Urchin Gemstone Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Our Sea Urchin Collection was inspired by our long walks by the sea in Lorient, St. Barth's. This Sea Urchin Ring was cast from nature in 14 kt gold. ...
Spinel, Gold
Wendy Brandes South Sea Pearl 1.90 TCW Diamond Halo Ring in Brushed Platinum
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the cool beauty of the moon, this one-of-a-kind ring will never be recreated. The deep color of the South Sea pearl is beautifully offset by the F/G, VS1/VS2 diamonds. Th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Jennifer Liang 14 KT Gold "Mini Mini" Sea Urchin Gemstone Ring with Blue Topaz
Located in New York, NY
Our Sea Urchin Collection was inspired by our long walks on Lorient Beach in St. Barth’s. Each piece is cast from nature in 14kt gold with a gemstone cabochon. Our “Mini Mini” is the smallest of our Sea Urchin Rings...
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
Jennifer Liang 14 KT Gold Sea Urchin Gemstone Ring in Green Peridot
Located in New York, NY
Our Sea Urchin Collection was inspired by our long walks by the sea in Lorient, St. Barth's. This Sea Urchin Ring was cast from nature in 14kt yellow g...
Peridot, 14k Gold