New York, NY— With Mother's Day around the corner, what makes a powerful statement of love and beauty more than a special gift from one of the most innovative designers of our time? An entire bouquet of them, of course! By combining together a few highlights from some of Alex Soldier’s most coveted classics- the Coronaria and the Sunflower collection- is a sure way to achieve an effect of ultimate artisanal self-expression. Luxuriant and festive attire of Alex Soldier's Coronaria is a fine decoration for any occasion, with every petal having its own unique ornament, like life lines of the human palm, and each gracious curve of its petal reaching towards the sun. This exquisite adornment is remarkable for its rich color diversity, signature proprietary metalwork and a magical feature to transform from a brooch into a pendant or a headpiece, as illustrated above. 

Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s celebrated Sunflower series, Alex Soldier’s Sunflower collection is a colorful combination of 18 karat white, yellow and rose gold, studded with color diamonds and tsavorite garnets. The colors are vibrant and express emotions associated with the life of sunflowers: bright yellows of the full bloom to dark browns of ripeness. The sunflower represents life’s vibrant movement from joyous youth to ageless wisdom of maturity. It is dedicated to every woman who lives life to the fullest. Each piece in the sunflower series consists of myriad connecting components and presents a complex integration of meaning, design and superb craftsmanship that is truly wearable art. Handmade in New York City. Written by Maria Soldier.

Alex Soldier Citrine Coronaria Brooch, Pendant, Headpiece: citrine and black spinel set in sterling silver infused (deeply plated) with 24 karat yellow gold and dark platinum (rhodium). Hand-finished with Alex Soldier's signature metalwork that creates an effect of inner sparkle. Handmade in NYC. One of a kind. $2,300. Available for instant gratification at: www.alexsoldier.com.   

Alex Soldier Blue Topaz Coronaria Brooch, Pendant, Headpiece: blue topaz and black spinel set in sterling silver infused (deeply plated) with 24 karat yellow gold and dark platinum (rhodium). Hand-finished with Alex Soldier's signature metalwork that creates an effect of inner sparkle. Handmade in NYC. One of a kind. $2,700. Available for instant gratification at: www.alexsoldier.com.   

Alex Soldier Sunflower Ring: made in 18 karat white, yellow and rose gold, studded with 2 carats of intense yellow, champagne, cognac, brown orange and black diamonds and 5.3 carats of tsavorites (green garnet). Handmade in New York City. Very limited edition: only 3 sunflower rings are made per year. $22,500. Available for instant gratification at: www.alexsoldier.com. 

Alex Soldier Sunflower Leaf Gold Tassel Earrings are a stunning work of art made in 18 karat yellow gold with 82 carats of tsavorites (green garnets) and 4 carats of Siberian chrome diopside, also known as "Siberian emerald." The earrings feature 14 gold leafs, each individually hand textured under microscope with unparalleled character and precision. Handmade in New York City. Limited Edition. $6,900. Available for instant gratification at: www.alexsoldier.com.

Top image photo credits: 

Photographer: Dolores Ruiz Diaz 

Assistant Photographer: Orlett P. McCall

Model: Genet Ogeto, State Management New York

Hair & Makeup: T. Cooper representing ECRU New York

Assistant Hair & Makeup: Stephanie Paulino

Special thanks to Kareem A. Irby and AFM International