


Ettore Sottsass for Cleto Munari "Valentina" ring
REF SQ1144001
18k yellow and white gold, amethyst ring with asymmetrical geometric and curvilinear designs. Named after the artist Valentina Aversano, Cleto Munari’s wife.
1984
Edition of 9
29,7 gr
4,8 x 4,2 cm
Marked : Sottsass - Cleto Munari - 0750
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info@collectors-gallery.com
REF SQ1144001
18k yellow and white gold, amethyst ring with asymmetrical geometric and curvilinear designs. Named after the artist Valentina Aversano, Cleto Munari’s wife.
1984
Edition of 9
29,7 gr
4,8 x 4,2 cm
Marked : Sottsass - Cleto Munari - 0750
Please contact us at
info@collectors-gallery.com
REF SQ1144001
18k yellow and white gold, amethyst ring with asymmetrical geometric and curvilinear designs. Named after the artist Valentina Aversano, Cleto Munari’s wife.
1984
Edition of 9
29,7 gr
4,8 x 4,2 cm
Marked : Sottsass - Cleto Munari - 0750
Please contact us at
info@collectors-gallery.com
Ettore Sottsass for Cleto Munari Valentina ring

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)