Alex Soldier is a pseudonym for Alexei Soldatov—who was born on a threshold of two continents, Europe and Asia, in the Ural Mountains region, city of Perm. This region is known for its abundant natural resources such as gold and adamants. When he arrived in the United States in 1990, Soldier began to work independently, trying to develop different ways of designing and producing contemporary jewelry in 18k gold and platinum and with precious gemstones. His début was in 1996, when he was chosen as one of the twelve new dynamic designers to exhibit at the celebrated Jewelers of America Show New Designer Gallery with his neo-classic collection. The show was such a success that in September of the same year, Alex Soldier was invited to have a private exhibition at the United Nations Open Day in New York City. In December 1996, Alex Soldier''s collection was also displayed at the prestigious Mougans Gallery in Cannes, France. In 1998 Alex Soldier won a Platinum Passion Award from Platinum Guild International. Two years later he became a member of the International Jewelry Design Guild. In 2002 he won a prestigious Spectrum award from American Gem Trade Association. In 2003 Alex participated in Platinum Guild's "Woman With Heart" program by designing a pendant for Brandy.