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.
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Diamond Cocktail Beaded Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Cocktail Beaded Ring in 18K Yellow Gold 0.38 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 4.1 Grams of 18K Yellow/White/Rose Gold Available in other color options: White gold, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 3.20 carat diamond 14k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This bold vintage cocktail ring showcases an impressive cluster of 24 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 3.20 carats, displaying bright F color with a lively, dynami...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contoured Pavé Diamond Dome Style Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bold diamond ring captures the essence of refined glamour with its captivating dome silhouette. The surface is completely embellished with pavé-set round brilliant diamonds that...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.83 Carat Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 0.83 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set cocktail ring; an addition to our vintage jewellery collections. This stunning, fine and impressive retro ring has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold with 18k white gold settings. The substantial ring is ornamented with a feature twist design accented with a naturalistic textured finish. The vintage diamond ring incorporates two white gold settings ornamented with a total of thirty-six pavé set eight-cut diamonds. The tapering textured main settings integrate seamlessly with the plain ring shank. This retro diamond ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 karat gold. This impressive twist ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colur and showcases each stone. Condition This cocktail ring is excellent quality, set with impressive high color graded diamonds displaying a fine white color and brilliance. The ring is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of this retro gold and diamond ring for sale...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,192Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond 1.92 Carats 18KT Yellow Gold Statement Cocktain Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Embrace the allure of refined elegance with this micropave brilliant cut diamond cocktail ring, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. Set in 18KT Yellow Gold, the ring showcases a str...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Corda White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold large "Corda" ring set with a white diamond pavé featuring 2.63 carats of white diamonds, F color, VVS1 clar...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A diamond cluster ring crafted in yellow gold plated sterling silver. The design features a thick band mimicking three thin bands set, with asymmetrical clusters...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Dome Right Hand Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Preowned 18K yellow gold and platinum diamond dome ring The yellow gold body is inset with a platinum plate, pave set with 68 round single cut diamonds with an approximate total weig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural White Round Diamond 0.72 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond cocktail ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with natural round white diamond melee. This band is guaranteed to impress an...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,720
2.00ct Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming 18k yellow gold ring. The ring is set with sparkling round and baguette cut diamonds that weigh approximately 2.00ct. The color of these diamonds is F-G with VS cl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
