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 and Toppo Gilt Metal Cuff Bracelet with Pink Crystal Beads
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Coppola and Toppo designed this fabulous cuff bracelet in Italy in the 1950s. The rare bracelet features a cuff-shaped brass frame and is adorned wit...
Brass
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
Coppola e Toppo Aqua Glass Demi Parure
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Coppola e Toppo Aqua Glass Demi Parure. Composed of dark aqua glass bead earclips and a four strand dark aqua glass bead bracelet with decorated gilt clasp....
Gilt Metal
Bold 21st Century Coppola e Toppo Black Crystal Pave Wide Bangle Bracelet
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a magnificent, 21st Century re-edition Coppola e Toppo bangle bracelet that perfectly captures the dramatic, couture spirit of the original mid-century Italian house. The pie...
Coppola e Toppo for Emilio Pucci Bracelet
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Coppola e Toppo wide woven Pop hued bracelet for Emilio Pucci, of bright red and crystal lucite crystals. Small wrist size. 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...
Coppola e Toppo for Schiaparelli Ombre Bow Knot Bracelet
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Coppola e Toppo ombre pale peach to crystal bow knot five strand bracelet. Of faceted crystal beads and gilt signature multi crystal clasp. Italy 1950's. Width clasp 1.50" Length 6.75" 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...
Crystal, Gilt Metal
David Webb Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Diamonds, Cabochon Emeralds Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Vintage bracelet by David Webb crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum, mounted with 14 lovely green cabochon emeralds and round cut diamonds. Bracelet Width: 0.8 inches Inside Cir...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ombre Indicolite Tourmaline Necklace 14K Gold -by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Immerse yourself in tranquility with this Ombre Indicolite Tourmaline Necklace, a cascade of blue tourmaline that mirrors the depths of the ocean. As it rests against your skin, you...
Tourmaline, Indicolite, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940-50's Large Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Fabulous strand of graduated natural coral—vintage angel skin coral beads with a silver and coral bead adorned clasp. The necklace is a chunky choker style of graduated bead...
Coral, Silver
$207 / set
W 0.7 in L 0.9 in
Vintage 1950s silver rhinestone Weiss screw back earrings 1950s Weiss earrings
By Weiss
Located in Nashville, TN
This breathtaking pair of 1950's clip on earrings, on silver toned metal bases, made up of claw set silver rhinestones in a tiered oval design, surrounding a large central claw set r...
Mixed Metal
$6,562Sale Price|25% Off
L 7.5 in
Three-Strand Pearl Bracelet with 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Clasp
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A Pearl bracelet is the all time classic!! This bracelet is designed with three rows of 8mm Cultured Pearls. The bracelet has 3 White Gold and Diamond bars along with a beautiful cla...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiny Labradorite Gold Beaded Necklace Shiny Grey Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This Tiny Labradorite Necklace will make you feel ethereal and enchanting, with its subtle shimmer enhancing your skin tone and adding a touch of mystical allure to your style. It br...
Labradorite, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
$68,500 / set
Buccellati 'Macri' Gold Bracelet and Ear Clip Suite
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati 'Macri' 18k yellow and white gold bracelet and ear clip suite with diamond accents. The set features 18k yellow gold bracelet and earrings crafted in dome design, with Buc...
Diamond, Gold
Chain Cuff Bracelet Ruby Cross
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Cross Chain Cuff Bracelet – Gold-Plated Statement Jewelry by J Dauphin Designer: J Dauphin Category: Bracelets · Spiritual Jewelry · Statement Cuff D...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Color Sapphire Bangle 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Color Gem & Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver, open and close hinge and safety locks Natural Red Ruby - 6 Carats Natural White Topa...
Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
F/W 1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano Beaded Masai Bracelet
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful beaded Christian Dior Masai bracelet designed by John Galliano. From the Fall/Winter 1998 collection, this fantastic bracelet features a red and yellow diamond...
Tanzanite Bracelet 14K Gold - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Let your spirit soar with this ethereal Tanzanite bracelet, where each carefully selected stone carries the gentle whisper of distant mountains and sacred spaces. Adorned in 14K gold...
Tanzanite, 14k Gold
Bochic “Capri”Vintage Ruby & Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Color Gem & Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver, open and close hinge and safety locks Natural Red Ruby - 6 Carats Natural White Topaz - ...
Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
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W 1.5 in D 1 in Dm 2.25 in L 6 in
Coppola e Toppo Pave embroidered bead "buckle" cuff/bracelet, early 1950s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Iconic 'buckle' bracelet made in the early 1950s by Coppola e Toppo, from pave-embroidered half crystal faceted beads, and gilt metal, in their characteristic combination of turquois...
Gilt Metal