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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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...
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...
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...
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...
Salvatore Ferragamo Maroon Horse Hair Vintage Clutch
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Salvatore Ferragamo Maroon Horse Hair Vintage Clutch is a stunning accessory that combines timeless elegance with unique texture. Its rich maroon hue offers a sophisticated touch, wh...
Fendi O’Lock Mini Camera Case New Gold
By Fendi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fendi oval mini bag in gold laminated leather. Zip fastening with double slider. Outer back pocket. Featuring a lined internal compartment and gold-finish metalware. Handle drop 1.5”...
Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...
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
Art Deco Jeweled Czech Minaudiere
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Art Deco Jeweled Czech Minaudiere from the 1920's. A bronze filigree cage is set with paste jewels and enamel with a black velvet backing in th...
Edwardian Beauvais Embroidered Bag
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Edwardian Beauvais Embroidered Bag from the turn of the 20th century in France. Lavishly hand embroidered with roses on black silk faille wi...
$400Sale Price|20% Off
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Vintage Gancini brown gold chain mini waist bag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Vintage Gancini brown gold chain mini waist bag Reference: TGAS/D00686 Brand: Salvatore Ferragamo Model: Gancini Material: Leather Color: Gold, Brown Pattern: Sol...
Elaborate Beaded French Evening Bag, Saks Fifth Ave.
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Beaded French Evening Bag of gold seed beads with tri color cabochon and gilt bullion embroidery. Incredibly intensive Haute Couture quality hand embroidery with silk satin...
$1,000Sale Price|32% Off
H 6 in W 3.25 in
ANTIQUE CHINESE Vase Shape Embroidered Silk SCENT PURSE BAG 19th Century POUCH
Located in Rome, Rome
- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty) - Crafted in pure silk - In the shape of a double gourd vase. - Intricated filigre...
PRADA black leather 2019 FLORAL EMBROIDERED Belt 80
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada waist belt in black leather with tonal floral embroidery. Features a refined, structured silhouette designed to cinch the waist with understated elegance, showca...
Roberta Di Camerino Red Velvet Bag
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Roberta Di Camerino - (Made in Italy) Red velvet bag with dark silver metal attributes. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Width: 37 cm - Height: 20...
$483Sale Price|30% Off
DOLCE GABBANA Sicily brown leopard print scaled leather satchel bag
By Dolce & Gabbana, D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DOLCE GABBANA Sicily brown leopard print scaled leather satchel bag Reference: TGAS/D00694 Brand: Dolce Gabbana Designer: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana Model: Sicily Material: L...
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...