New York, NY—When lifestyle blogger Anuta Filursky reached out to Maria Soldier to do Instagram live, the timing couldn't be more perfect. With most of the world still locked away at home under quarantine, it's imperative to provide inspirational and meaningful content, to stay positive and to persevere. In her interview, Maria discusses her contribution to building family business and what it means to be successful and resilient in life in our present day and age. She also talks about her dad's latest projects and picks out a few of her favorite jewels, handcrafted with love in the heart of NYC from responsibly sourced materials. Take a closer look at these magical jewels below. 💎

Alex Soldier's Codi The Snail: Alex Soldier uses snails as a reminder to enjoy life in the present moment of here and now. It became an instant classic and one of the Master's signature heirlooms with the quality and appeal of the most sought-after jewels in the world. Codi The Snail took on a life of its own with a hashtag of #codithesnail and by traveling around the world with #adventuresofcodithesnail on social media. Formed by a perfect balance of color and intricate detail, every composition is enhanced with signature texture, hand-applied in several layers, making the final outcome an ultimate artistic expression and a true work of art. Handcrafted with ❤️ in NYC from responsibly sourced materials. 🐌

Alex Soldier's Flower of Life & Hope ring: made in 18 karat yellow gold with champagne diamond and signature metalwork that creates an effect of inner sparkle. Handcrafted with ❤️ in NYC from responsibly sourced materials. 

Alex Soldier's Flower of Life & Hope pendant: made in 18 karat yellow gold with champagne diamond and signature metalwork that creates an effect of inner sparkle. Handcrafted with ❤️ in NYC from responsibly sourced materials. 

Alex Soldier's Flower of Life & Hope convertible earrings: made in 18 karat yellow gold with champagne diamonds and signature metalwork that creates an effect of inner sparkle. Handcrafted with ❤️ in NYC from responsibly sourced materials.