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.
Contemporary 18 kt Two Tone Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Diamond Two Tone Gold Ring is crafted in 18-karat gold and designed with a sculptural three-level structure that plays with volume, contrast, and light. The lowest and higher ti...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary, Sculptural 18k Yellow Gold White Diamond Ring, Modern Diamond Ring
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The 'Echo', ring is crafted in 18k gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. This stunning sculptural piece, comes in a highly polished finish and features white, VS Diamonds totaling 0.33 Cts. It will fit comfortably and would look great on a middle finger though it would have an even bigger impact as pointer finger ring...
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flexible Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold flexible pavé diamond ring set with 49 white diamonds weighing 0.196 carats in total. US size 7.5, can be siz...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine H/Si White Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Statement Jewelry Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a 14K Solid Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Cocktail Statement Ring Details:- Item Code:- RIMJ-1020 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gross Weight - 2.95 Grams Net Weight - 2.8...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring 0.25 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Shimmering round cut diamonds are the focal point of this dazzling ladies diamond cocktail right hand ring. This ring is crafted in solid 14 karat yellow gold. It features a cluster of prong set round diamonds on a bypass setting. If you are in the market for a diamond right hand ring, this 0.25cttw ring will for sure fulfill all your expectations. Ring size 4.75. Comes in our jewelry presentation box.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1930s Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1930s 0.03 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting. The ring has a domed design, embellished with a bead decoration. The feature setting displays a central pavé set 0.03Ct transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond, set to a 14k white gold stellate design setting. The antique yellow gold ring...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
MODERNIST 1970 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.70 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Retro modernist cocktail ring with diamonds. This is a very interesting cocktail ring, created in Italy during the modernist period, back in the 1970. The ring has been crafted with...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
10k Yellow Gold over Sterling Silver 2.0 Carat Diamond Cocktail Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this .925 sterling silver and diamond cocktail ring features 2.0 carat total weight of round and baguette cut promo quality diamonds, which are milky and cloudy...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 10k 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
Bombe Diamond Ring/18k Yellow Heavy Gold Ring/Cocktail/Statement Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold Bombe diamond ring, often styled as a cocktail ring due to its bold and ornate design, makes a luxurious and eye-catching piece of jewelry. The term "Bombe" refe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
