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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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...
1994 Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Quadruple Chain Belt Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage Chanel gold toned chain belt featuring front quadruple chain draping in textured and polished double links and a CC charm. Adjustable hook fastening. It can be worn as a belt...
Christian Lacroix neon green with gold hardware belt
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
Christian Lacroix neon green calfskin leather belt with bold gilded gold hardware buckle measures 37" in length, 2 1/8" in height. Buckle is marked with size 85/34.
Barry Kieselstein Cord Sterling Silver Alligator Belt Buckle
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage B. Kieselstein-Cord Sterling Silver Alligator Belt Buckle – Iconic Designer Statement Own a piece of wearable art with this vintage Kieselstein-Cord sterling silver belt buck...
1993 Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Clover CC Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL chain belt is crafted of sturdy gold toned chains featuring two double draping and a fauxpearl equestrian charm. One draping sits on the back and other draping si...
1993 Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Clover CC Chain Belt 42 Inches Long
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL chain belt is crafted of sturdy gold toned chains featuring a massive CC clover charm. Adjustable hook fastening. Chain measures approximately 42 inches (106.5 cm...
2002 Dolce&Gabbana Multicolored Silk Belt Unique IT 40
By Brunello Cucinelli, Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful Dolce & Gabbana belt 2002 spring summer collection 100% Silk Internal yellow leather Crossed multioclored stripes Finl ribbons Brown color Size italian 40, adjustable fit H...
Coco Chanel Pate de Verre Belt, Workshop Gripoix
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel segmented belt of poured glass elements in signature ruby and emerald pate de verre links. 1950's France, made by studio Gripoix. Unsigned. Excellent Condition Length 3...
80s Paco Rabanne Multi Color Metal Disc Large Belt
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Rare Paco Rabanne Multi Color Metal Disc chain belt in turquoise blue, mustard yellow and Plum color. Belt can be worn as necklace.
1993 Runway Vintage CHANEL Massive Leather Chain Belt Black Gold
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage Chanel massive leather chain belt is crafted of sturdy gold toned textured chain interlaced with black leather with front draped double-chain detail featuring a Byzantin...
Barry Kieselstein Cord Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Frog Toad
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage B. Kieselstein-Cord Sterling Silver Frog Belt Buckle – Iconic Designer Statement Own a piece of wearable art with this vintage Kieselstein-Cord sterling silver belt buckle, f...
Chanel Gold Layered Chain Belt with Interlocking CC Circle Pendants
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Made in France Signed CHANEL 1984 collection Gold Plated Clasp closure Chain measurement approx.: 36 inches Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned v...
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...