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.
On 1stDibs, find Coppola e Toppo necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more.
Coppola e Toppo 1950s Seven Strand Black Bead Collar Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and highly collectible Coppola e Toppo seven-strand necklace dating to the 1950s, handcrafted in Italy with shimmering faceted black crystal glass beads. The multiple ...
Gold Plate
1960s Vintage Beaded crystals and Brass Multi-Strand NeckLace by Coppola e Toppo
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1960s vintage multi-strand necklace designed by Coppola e Toppo, a celebrated Italian jewelry design duo known for their intricate beadwork. The necklace is crafted with mu...
Crystal, Brass
Coppola e Toppo Draped Ruby Crystal Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Coppola e Toppo Draped Ruby Crystal Necklace from the 1950's. 8 strands of faceted ruby crystals are woven and manipulated with a draped motif on one side to look like it is nonchala...
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Coppola e Toppo Blue Crystal Bow Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Coppola e Toppo turquoise ombre crystal graduated bead necklace with large woven bow motif. The bow is woven on top of the snap clasp closure. Striking...
Gilt Metal
Important Coppola e Toppo Crystal Leaf Parure
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Important Coppola e Toppo suite of varied shades of aqua blue ombre cascading crystal leaves . Necklace, bracelet and earclips. necklace 15.50" adjustable to 17.50", pendant 4"x 4"...
Gilt Metal
An Iconic 1960s Carnelian Multi-Strand Necklace by Coppola e Toppo
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is an iconic 1960s Carnelian Multi-Strand Necklace by Coppola e Toppo, a renowned Italian jewelry design house known for its bold, statement pieces. Made from rich, warm-toned...
Carnelian
21st Century Coppola e Toppo Green and Orange Twisted Crystal Bead Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The necklace by Coppola e Toppo features a dramatic interplay of green and orange crystal beads, arranged in a richly layered, braided design. Multiple strands of faceted beads are i...
Crystal
Coppola e Toppo Vaseline Crystal Crossover Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Coppola e Toppo shaded chartreuse crystal beaded crossover scarf necklace. Unusual vaseline coloring with tonal shading. The graduated beads are wov...
21st Century Coppola e Toppo Cobalt Blue and Green Twisted Crystal Bead Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The necklace by Coppola e Toppo features a dramatic interplay of cobalt blue and light green crystal beads, arranged in a richly layered, braided design. Multiple strands of faceted ...
Crystal, Brass
Coppola e Toppo for Schiaparelli Aquamarine Crystal Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Coppola e Toppo for Schiaparelli ombre aquamarine crystal and gilt metal necklace. A plastron of blue ombre crystal arabesques is supported from th...
Gilt Metal
Coppola e Toppo Six Strand Clear and Caramel Brown Crystal Bead Necklace 1950s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Coppola e Toppo gold plated six strand necklace, with clear and caramel brown crystal beads on nylon thread, and a decorative crystal bead clasp. The lovely caramel beads are graduated in size and colour. The shortest strand is length 45cm / 17.71 inches, and there is an extension of 6.5cm / 2.56 inches. This is a beautiful and stylish Italian multi strand...
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Coppola & Toppo, Italien 1950s hand beaded crystal necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Coppola e Toppo necklace (Made in Italy) consisting of two sets of 5 rows of faceted crystal beads in brown and green; a green oval central piece connects with the 5 strands. The tw...
Crystal, Brass
Coppola e Toppo Beaded Smoke Berry Bib
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate and striking Coppola et Toppo Beaded Berry Bib from the 1960's Italy. Intricately beaded berry motifs are attached to a beaded collar of the same beads in smokey faceted re...
Brass, Gilt Metal
$2,960Sale Price|20% Off
Coppola e Toppo for Pucci Vintage Italian Beaded Lucite Collar Cluster Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing and arresting Italian vintage cluster of pop hued plastic beads in orange/red and interspersed with crystal lucite clear beads is so dramatic on the neck. It is hallmark...
Vintage Coppola e Toppo, blue crystal drapery necklace, 1950s Italy
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage fabulously multistrand necklace desinged by Coppola e Toppo in the 1950s Italy. Multiple-strand necklace with many light blue faceted crystal beads, as well as red and variou...
Crystal
Vintage Coppola e Toppo Chartreuse Kelly Green Beaded Wrap Necklace Italy
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in North Miami, FL
Theater, drama and jaw drooping beauty are in this Italian vintage Coppola e Toppo plastic beaded chartreuse and kelly green foliage necklace. This dramatic and show stopping green plastic beaded necklace...
Vintage Coppola e Toppo snake necklace, crystal and pearls, Italy 1950s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage fabulously snake-shaped necklace desinged by Coppola e Toppo in the 1950s Italy. Bookpiece in excellent condition! Dimensions Lenght 42 cm with 5 cm extension Feature - Vi...
Crystal
Iconic 21st century Beaded Crystals Multistrand Necklace by Coppola e Toppo
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Exude high-octane glamour with this breathtaking iconic 21st-century multistrand necklace by the legendary Italian house Coppola e Toppo, a piece that perfectly exemplifies the brand...
Vintage Cartier Cultured Pearl Necklace Triple Strand 6mm 18k Gold Onyx Clasp
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Cartier triple stand cultured pearl necklace (circa 1960s to 1970s) finished with an 18k gold onyx inlaid clasp. Cultured pearls are ...
Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carlo Barberis 18 Karat Gold, Puffed Heart with .93 Carat Diamond Stars Pendant
By Carlo Barberis
Located in New York, NY
This stunning puffed heart pendant was crafted by Italy's renowned Carlo Barberis known for his creativity and elegant touches of fantasy. Set in 18 karat white gold this pendant fea...
Diamond, 18k Gold
7 Pearl Chain Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.3 Grams Necklace Length: 16" Pearl Type: Akoya Pearls Pearl Bead Diameter : 6 mm Stamped: "K18" Conditi...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
John Hardy Dot Collection Necklace, Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By John Hardy
Located in Honolulu, HI
John Hardy Dot necklace in Sterling Silver & 18K yellow gold. This gorgeous John Hardy necklace is beautifully crafted in 6 oval sections in st...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Genuine and Natural Red Spinel and Yellow Sapphire Faceted Beads Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Genuine & Natural Red Spinel and Yellow Sapphire Faceted Beads Choker Necklace, with the length of 17.75" and the beads ranging from 2.50MMto 4.50...
Yellow Sapphire, Spinel
Large Aquamarine Smooth Beads with Pearl Clasp, 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Two strands of genuine and large smooth Aquamarine Beads, one strand is 17" and the other is 20". The clasp has 4 pearls, Diamonds, and is in 14K Yellow Gold. The beads range from 8M...
Aquamarine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,600
W 2 in D 1.65 in L 22.75 in
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
A historic turquoise and sterling silver Fleur-de-Lis squash blossom necklace, Navajo, c. 1940. The necklace is 22.75". The naja is 2" x 1.62". The chain can be shortened to suit th...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Cartier Pearl Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Multi Strand Torsade Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18k yellow gold torsade necklace by Cartier, featuring 11 strands of pearls with emerald cabochon spacers. Clasp and one more gold pendant ad...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold
$7,000
W 1.19 in L 20.08 in
Arthur King Multi-Strand Seed Pearls Mother of Pearl Shell Emerald Necklace
By Arthur King
Located in New York, NY
Arthur King Multi-Strand Seed Pearls Mother of Pearl Shell Emerald Necklace Multiple strands of seed pearls, with mother of pearl shell as a clasp accented by a cabochon emerald (6....
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Pearl Necklace Pearl Bracelet Set Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mikimoto Pearl Necklace Pearl Bracelet Set Sterling Silver You will treasure this outstanding authentic Vintage MIKIMOTO Sterling silver pearl...
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Faceted Black Onyx Gold Beaded Necklace 22k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 22k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Black onyx Total Weight: 33.4 Grams Length: 24" Condition: Preowned, excellent
Onyx, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Multi Colored Sapphire and Ruby Necklace by the Yard 22K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Necklace Specifications: Style: Necklace by the Yard Metal: 22k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 13.9 grams Sapphire and Ruby Diameter: ~3.4 mm each Sapphire and Ruby Total Count: 78 ...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Ye...
Hand--Strung Pearl Necklace and Bracelet Set
Located in New York, NY
Set of hand-strung pearl necklace with matching bracelet set has adjustable options to widen if desire. Just gently pull the hand...
1970s Vourakis Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Trio Set
By Vourakis
Located in New York, NY
A 1970s Vourakis Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Set of Necklace, Bracelet and Ring crafted in 18k yellow gold. The necklace has 14 strands of cultured pearls an...
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,378
H 0.75 in W 0.75 in L 21.5 in
A cranberry glass and paste wrap around parure, Miriam Haskell, USA, 1930s.
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Beautiful three piece parure (wraparound necklace with jewelled terminals, wraparound bracelet and matching earrings), a iconic design from the 1930s by Miriam Haskell. In soft cranb...
Base Metal, Brass
21st Century Art deco Style Brass and Rhinostones Choker by Coppola e Toppo
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Presenting a striking 21st-century re-edition from the legendary Italian Costume Jewelry house of Coppola e Toppo, this choker necklace masterfully bridges vintage glamour with conte...
Brass
Sold
W 1.97 in D 0.79 in L 15.75 in
A 21st Century Iconic Black and White Multi Strand Necklace by Coppola e Toppo
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This magnificent 21st Century Coppola e Toppo necklace is a true statement piece, showcasing the iconic, dramatic style for which the Italian house is celebrated. It is a stunning ex...
Coppola e Toppo Blue Crystal Draped Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Atlanta, GA
A joyful gem of mid-century Italian design, this striking 1950s multistrand necklace by Coppola e Toppo is a true rarity. Designed by the legendary Coppola e Toppo in the 1950s, thi...
Bronze
21st Century Coppola e Toppo Crystal Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This stunning 21st-century necklace by Coppola e Toppo features a bold yet sophisticated design, showcasing a series of dazzling crystals with an emerald cut. Known for their geometr...
Crystal
21st Century Coppola e Toppo Modern Colorful Beaded Link Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This captivating necklace by Coppola e Toppo is a vibrant, contemporary creation from the 21st century, echoing the brand's signature boldness and intricate craftsmanship. The design...
A 21st Century Green and Red Crystal Collier Necklace by Coppola e Toppo
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This striking Coppola e Toppo crystal collier features a bold and intricate design. The necklace is constructed from high-quality faceted crystals, primarily in deep red and light gr...
Crystal
Coppola e Toppo 1950s three strand turquoise glass bead necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
A 1950s Coppola e Toppo turquoise glass bead necklace that is a striking and collectible piece of jewelry. Known for their intricate beadwork and bold designs, brother and sister tea...
Brass
Coppola e Toppo 1950s woven orange crystal bead collar necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
This 1950s Coppola e Toppo orange crystal bead necklace is a striking and collectible piece of jewelry. Known for their intricate beadwork and bold designs, brother and sister team B...
Brass
Coppola e Toppo 1950s Black, Opaline White & Crystal Bead Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
An elegant 1950s necklace by the famous Italian jewelry designers Bruno and Lyda Coppola. The necklace is comprised of five strands of hand strung beads. The clear faceted ones are c...
Coppola e Toppo (Attr.) 1950s Woven Crystal Bead Scarf Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
A lovely and unique design of woven burgundy faceted crystal bead scarf attributed to the Italian jewelry designer brother and sister team Bruno and Lyda...
Crystal
Sold
H 3.5 in W 1.25 in D 0.75 in L 15.75 in
Coppola e Topo Clear & Blue Crystal Beads 1950s Fringe Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
A lovely 1950s necklace by the famous Italian jewelry designers Bruno and Lyda Coppola. The necklace is comprised of hand strung clear, light and royal blue faceted crystal bead. Eac...
Brass
Bijoux Lo.Sa Italian 1950s Black Crystal Bead Woven Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant 1950s woven crystal bead collar necklace by Italian costume jewelry company Bijoux Lo.Sa. Bijoux Lo.Sa has been attributed a...
Brass
Vintage Coppola et Toppo Turquoise Beaded Torsade Necklace 1960s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A magical piece of vintage Italian wearable art. A Vintage Coppola et Toppo Necklace. Brother and sister jewelry designers Bruno Coppola and Lyda Toppo ...
Sold
W 2.5 in D 0.75 in L 15 in
Baroque pearl and half crystal bead necklace and earrings, Coppola e Toppo, 1969
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An exquisite and bright necklace and earrings from Coppola e Toppo, made from cream baroque pearls and half crystal faceted beads, in overlapping loops, beautifully constructed and s...
Gilt Metal
Coppola e Toppo Large Bead 1960/70s Collar
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
An impressive late 1960s to mid 1970s faceted crystal bead collar necklace by famous jewelry company Coppola e Toppo. This necklace is 3.75 inches of woven and swag pale purple, sage...
Rhodium