Ettore Sottsass Gold Onyx Diamonds « TETOO » (roof) ring
REF SQ8266417
Rare, Impressive and sculptural ring designed by Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass.
A limited editions by Cleto Munari Editor. Artist Proof
1984
18ct gold - diagonal Onyx stripes - Diamonds brillant cut (2,8 carats)
Dimensions : L 3,7 cm - H 2,8 cm
Marked : Sottsass PA (Artist Proof)
Published in « Jewelry By Architects » Barbara Radice (Rizzoli, 1987) on page 88 and in « Cleto Munari, Dandy Design » E. Biffi Gentile, ed. Electa Napoli 1997 on page 152
REF SQ8266417
Rare, Impressive and sculptural ring designed by Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass.
A limited editions by Cleto Munari Editor. Artist Proof
1984
18ct gold - diagonal Onyx stripes - Diamonds brillant cut (2,8 carats)
Dimensions : L 3,7 cm - H 2,8 cm
Marked : Sottsass PA (Artist Proof)
Published in « Jewelry By Architects » Barbara Radice (Rizzoli, 1987) on page 88 and in « Cleto Munari, Dandy Design » E. Biffi Gentile, ed. Electa Napoli 1997 on page 152
REF SQ8266417
Rare, Impressive and sculptural ring designed by Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass.
A limited editions by Cleto Munari Editor. Artist Proof
1984
18ct gold - diagonal Onyx stripes - Diamonds brillant cut (2,8 carats)
Dimensions : L 3,7 cm - H 2,8 cm
Marked : Sottsass PA (Artist Proof)
Published in « Jewelry By Architects » Barbara Radice (Rizzoli, 1987) on page 88 and in « Cleto Munari, Dandy Design » E. Biffi Gentile, ed. Electa Napoli 1997 on page 152
Ettore Sottsass
(1917–2007)
Ettore Sottsass (1917–2007) was a pioneering Italian architect and designer, celebrated for his bold use of color, geometric forms, and a playful approach that challenged conventional design norms. In the early 1980s, he collaborated with fellow Italian designer Cleto Munari to create a groundbreaking jewelry collection that merged architectural concepts with wearable art.
Their partnership began in 1972 and blossomed into a decade-long collaboration, resulting in limited-edition pieces that redefined jewelry design. Notable creations include the 1985 ‘Roof’ ring, inspired by architectural rooftops, and the 2002 ‘Arches’ ring from the ‘La Seduzione’ series, reflecting Brunelleschi’s dome of Florence Cathedral. These pieces exemplify Sottsass’s ability to translate architectural elements into intricate jewelry designs.
The collaboration between Sottsass and Munari is documented in the book Jewelry by Architects (1988) by Barbara Radice, Sottsass’s wife. Their work continues to influence contemporary design, showcasing the seamless fusion of architecture and jewelry
Credit: picture Giuseppe Pino (Mondadori Publishers)