Postwar Italian fashion jewelry company Coppola e Toppo created flamboyant, larger-than-life accessories that earned the brand legions of admirers in luxury houses and retail shops all over Europe. Working with unconventional materials such as gunmetal, crystal beads and Murano glass, Coppola e Toppo became known for its range of distinctive, vibrantly colored necklaces, earrings, bracelets and more.
Today, Coppola e Toppo is revered as an iconic producer of costume, or fashion, jewelry, which is designed to accessorize with current fashions and typically made with inexpensive materials. The Venice-born Lyda Coppola (1915–86) worked in postwar Milan at a tailor and learned jewelry design with Czech jewelry maker Ada Pollitzer. She launched her jewelry house in the late 1940s, and when she was married, she added her surname Toppo to the company name and was supported by her brother Bruno Coppola in her endeavor.
Although a feature in Vogue that ran shortly after Coppola e Toppo took shape proved to be a significant piece of publicity for the Italian brand — which would soon design lavish confections for the likes of Lanvin, Balmain, Valentino and others — the 1960s are said to have been a turning point for Coppola e Toppo, especially as the era’s fashion-conscious jewelry lovers increasingly became enamored with candy-colored gems. An embrace of free expression and fascination with cultures around the world took hold and resulted in vibrant jewelry with global influences.
Christian Dior and Balenciaga purchased numerous pieces from Coppola e Toppo that would adorn their models and be sold in their retail spaces, and many other clients and customers soon followed. Italian fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli commissioned the jewelers to create a collection, which they titled Bijoux Voyagers.
In 2020, Italian businessman Pietro Paolo Longhitano and designer Rossella Jardini announced plans to relaunch the Coppola e Toppo brand, with a focus on the style and materials that made the brand famous in the first place.
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1960s Coppola e Toppo for Saks Fifth Avenue Crystal Evening Bag
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A glamorous statement piece, perfect for vintage collectors or anyone channeling a retro Hollywood or Studio 54 evening look. It pairs gorgeously with a silk slip dress or a tailored...
Coppola e Toppo Ruby Crystal Beaded Clutch
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Rare Coppola e Toppo Ruby Crystal Beaded Clutch from the 1950's. Highly unusual, completely hand made and beaded with ruby plastic beads on body and glass one on clasp. Unsigned. It...
Vintage Coppolo et Toppo (Attr.) Deep Sea Hues Belt 1960s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A magical piece of vintage Italian wearable art. A Vintage Coppola et Toppo Sea Belt designed with a deep row of circular motifs. Brother and sister jewellery...
Mark Cross Belt with Enameled Turtles From the Estate of Pauline Trigère
By Mark Cross
Located in valatie, NY
Ladies Leather Belt with Enameled Turtles Made by Mark Cross Midtown. Marked "Mark Cross Midtown" with Mark Cross' Logo on the back of the belt. Also marked "32" and "1793." Purchase...
Elizabeth Mason Couture Red Pave Rhinestone Evening Clutch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Small' Red Pave Rhinestone Evening Clutch with Crossbody Shoulder Chain Measurements: Length: 8 in. Width: 2 in. Height: 5 in.
Louis Vuitton Crafty Red Neverfull Pochette GM or MM tribal Limited African
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
New (10/10 or N) Includes Care Tag This is A Brand a new Rare item for VIP's
S/S 1988 Gianni Versace Ad Oversized Rhinestone Black Ribbed Satin Black Leather
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning black wide Gianni Versace belt, designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1988 collection, this beautiful cloth belt features a ribbed fabric at the st...
$17,763
H 2.17 in W 6.3 in L 8.86 in
Exceptional Hermès Handbag Purse Clutch in Brown Crocodile Ghw Rare
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Purse Absolutely divine, a jewel Made in France Stamp A in square (1997) Made of shiny niloticus croco...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Mini Embellished Evening Bag Minaudiere
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished minaudière with sequins, crystals, and beading Photographs more iridescent purple than it actually looks in real life Gold and silver colo...
Vintage Judith Leiber Red & Gold Obi Silk Convertible Clutch Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A regal creation from the legendary Judith Leiber, this vintage evening bag is crafted from exquisite Japanese obi silk—an opulent textile traditionally used in ceremonial kimonos. ...
Hermès Ceinture A composer T80 Constance Rose Gold Reversible Leather Belt US32
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès model A Composer belt including a Constance model belt buckle in rose gold-plated metal and a reversible black leather link on one side and ecru cream on the other, all delive...
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Diamond Patterned Brown Alligator Clutch Mid Century Modern
By Mam'selle
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage mid century modern diamond patterned alligator clutch has gold toned hardware and closure. The different tones of brown supple alligator leather make this textura...
Wicker and bamboo bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ANONYMOUS - Wicker bag with a cane pattern. Bamboo handle. Lined with a navy blue waterproof canvas. One patch pocket. Condition: Good general condition Measurements: Height: 25 cm...
Exceptional 1920's Czech Egyptian Revival Jeweled Mesh Purse
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful, large 1920's Czech Jeweled Mesh Purse of the largest scale and finest quality relined by famed, Art Bag of Madison Ave. NY. Jeweled frame with...
Vintage Gold Two-Way Minaudiere 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Gold Minaudiere Bag. Featuring a hard case purse designed in the style of a fabric purse and embellished with tiny applied crystals that co-o...
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H 8.27 in Dm 4.34 in L 25.6 in
21st Century Never Used Faux Pearls and Brass Minaudière by Coppola e Toppo
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This exquisite, never-used Coppola e Toppo Minaudière is a stunning piece of 21st-century artistry, perfect for a collector or as a breathtaking accessory for a special occasion. Cra...
Coppola e Toppo Italian Beaded Hand Bag Vintage
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in North Miami, FL
The colors of glorious summer time and resort dreams are abundant in this pink, turquoise and chartreuse chic handbag that is Italian and of the great work of Coppola e Toppo. It con...
Coppola e Toppo Green Crystal Hair Comb
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Coppola e Toppo Signed Coppola e Toppo comb in varied shades of green crystal set on double pronged faux tortoise hair comb. Another identical comb is available in amythest. L4.50",W2" The Coppola e Toppo company was formed in the late 1940′s by brother and sister designer duo, Bruno Coppola and Lyda Toppo in Milan, Italy. After small commissions for Dior and Balenciaga, Elsa Schiaparelli commissioned a line of faux coral bead jewelry...