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 to 1...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Go...
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 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 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...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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...
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
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
$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 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
25.70 Carat Unheated Kunzite and Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Sabrina Balsky Jewelry One Of a Kind Unheated Kunzite Cocktail ring surrounded with Pink and Green Sapphires and Millgraining Detail around Sapphires set in Rhodium Plated 10K White ...
Kunzite, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 10k Gold, Rhodium
33.50 Carats Blue Topaz and Emerald Cocktail Ring
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Sabrina Balsky Jewelry One of a Kind 33.50 Sparkling London Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring surrounded by Bezel set Columbian Emeralds in signature design in Rh...
Emerald, Topaz, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Ammanii Green Chrysoprase and Zircon 18k Gold Vermeil Cocktail Ring
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Queen statement ring is beautifully handcrafted from vermeil gold, sterling silver base with 18k yellow gold plating, in our signature satin finish with green Chrysoprase and han...
Chrysophrase, Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Ammanii Pearls and Lapis Lazuli Moon and Stars Vermeil Gold Cocktail Ring
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The beauty and wonders of the sky represented through AMMANII Lapis lazuli ring. Part of our Sa'mma = Sky collection- homage to the universal blanket tha...
Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, Vermeil
35 Carat Unheated Pink Kunzite Emerald and Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Sabrina Balsky Jewelry Handmade One of a Kind Kunzite and Emerald Cocktail Ring 1-2/16" by 1-1/8" wide 35 carat exceptional Clarity and Color Natural unheated Pink Kunzite Ring with Emeralds and Pink...
Emerald, Kunzite, Pink Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
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
Toi Moi Opal Bead Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract and artful, Ri Noor's Toi Moi Opal Bead Emerald and Diamond Ring creates a dynamic contrast between geometric shapes. The squared band of 18k yellow gold wraps around the wearer's finger, presenting a vivid green emerald on one side and, on the other, an ethereal sphere of opal topped with a dazzling diamond. Meaning "You and I" in French, the Toi Moi Ring...
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
$3,150 / item
Pinstripe Strength Chubby Knife Edge Diamond Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Highly polished 18k yellow gold with 224 hand-set Brilliant Cut diamonds set in a pinstripe pattern define this bold and glamorous knife edge ring. With its bold and sturdy feel, thi...
Lotus East West Ring with 3ct Emerald Solitaire, Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
14k White Gold. These any-finger rings include a dazzling OVAL-shaped emerald solitaire of approximately 3ct, pave set blue sapphire petals in a lotus motif, and pave set brilliant c...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Rows Cocktail Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
A modern twist on a timeless and classic piece of jewelry, Ri Noor's Diamond Rows Cocktail Ring shimmers in the light creating a dazzling presence on the wearer's finger. The ring fe...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond Peridot, Tsavorite and Sapphire Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
A dazzling assemblage of gems create a stunning play of color and sparkle in Ri Noor’s Diamond Peridot, Tsavorite and Sapphire Ring. Set in 14k yellow gold, the dramatic cocktail rin...
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Flower Leaf Cocktail Ring 0.62 Carat Total
By Lili Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Flower leaf Cocktail ring 0.62 Carat Total .1 LILY CUT ® flower shape diamond H color VS SI clarity 0.30 cts . Additional 0.32 c...
Diamond, 18k Gold