Alex Soldier's The Flute Player consists of 35 separate parts of gold and platinum, encrusted with rubies, sapphires, diamonds, pearls and hand-textured with signature metalwork. A removable ruby ring completes the masterwork as its 35th component. Height: 150 mm, 6 inches. One of a kind. Handmade with love in NYC from responsibly sourced materials. Available at Alex Soldier, Times Square. Photo by Andrew Sterling. 

Austin, TX—Legendary jewelry artist, sculptor and visionary, Alex Soldier, was honored at a private exhibition held at the UMLAUF Museum and Sculpture Garden in Austin, Texas. Set in a beautifully open, sunlit space overlooking the garden with sculptures by Charles Umlauf, the event celebrated Alex Soldier's extraordinary talent with a spectacular performance by Grammy-winning vocalists Mela Sarajane Dailey and Carr Hornbuckle. 

Attended by the city's top patrons of the arts, the evening was hosted by Sarah Story, museum's Executive Director, who instantaneously won the audience's hearts with her charm and impeccable style. "We're honored to celebrate a remarkable work of a remarkable man, who is internationally recognized as one of the most innovative designers of our time. A self-taught and self-made artist and inventor that revolutionized jewelry industry by introducing novel techniques and vision," said the lovely host in her opening remarks about Alex Soldier. The celebration continued well into the night as guests studied in awe and admiration the myriad details that formed the versatile work of a true genius. Written by Maria Soldier.

Alex Soldier's Nureyev in Le Corsaire is made of more than 40 different components of gold and platinum, each individually textured with Alex Soldier's proprietary metalwork finish. Nureyev was a legendary ballet dancer, whose influence on the world of ballet changed the perception of male dancers, as well as his crossing the borders between classical ballet and modern dance by performing both. This infinitely intricate precious miniature presents a complex integration of meaning and design that transcends the boundaries of traditional craftsmanship. Handmade with love in NYC from responsibly sourced materials. Height: 190 mm; 7.5 inches. Available at Alex Soldier, Times Square. Photo by Andrew Sterling.

Grammy-winning vocalists Mela Sarajane Dailey and Carr Hornbuckle perform at Alex Soldier exhibition at UMLAUF Museum. Mela Sarajane is wearing Alex Soldier's Pink Swan ring and earrings, paired with Swirl cuff. Photo by Andrew Sterling.

From left to right: UMLAUF Curator Katie Robinson Edwards wearing Alex Soldier's Coronaria brooch; UMLAUF Executive Director Sarah Story wearing Alex Soldier's Blossom earrings paired with Carnelian Symbolica necklace; Johanna Dodson Vernick wearing Symbolica earrings with Meteorite necklace, Volna cuff and Codi The Snail ring; Maria Soldier wearing Blossom earrings, Coronaria brooch, Star cuff and Codi The Snail ring; UMLAUF Vice President Kathy Smith wearing Symbolica earrings and bracelet with Moneta necklace; Mela Sarajane Dailey wearing Alex Soldier's Pink Swan ring and earrings, paired with Swirl cuff. Photo by Andrew Sterling. 

Guests enjoying an evening of music and art in honor of Alex Soldier at UMLAUF Museum and Sculpture Garden. Photo by Andrew Sterling.

Guests relishing a spectacular performance by Grammy-winning vocalists Mela Sarajane Dailey and Carr Hornbuckle in honor of Alex Soldier's private exhibition at UMLAUF Museum. Mela Sarajane is wearing Alex Soldier's Pink Swan ring and earrings, paired with Swirl cuff. Photo by Andrew Sterling.

Grammy-winning vocalists Mela Sarajane Dailey and Carr Hornbuckle perform at Alex Soldier's private exhibition held at UMLAUF Museum. Mela Sarajane is wearing Alex Soldier's Pink Swan ring and earrings, paired with Swirl cuff. Photo by Andrew Sterling.