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 with multi-strands of beads, skillfu...
Brass
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
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 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
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...
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...
$1,704Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.4 in D 0.28 in L 7.49 in
Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire White Gold Plate Flowers Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...
Vivid Diamonds 2.88 Carat Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds Bangle Bracelet crafted in white gold, featuring 262 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 2.88 carats total, F-G color, VS-SI clarity. This elegant bangle is...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vivid Diamonds 2.87 Carat Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds Bangle Bracelet crafted in rose gold, featuring 262 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 2.87 carats total, F-G color, VS-SI clarity. This elegant bangle is ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pearl Double Strand Bracelet w Decorative 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enhanced with a decorative 14 karat yellow gold filigree charm clasp, this classic double strand bracelet of creamy white pearls presents a fres...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Ladies Garnet Bracelet, 14 Karat Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent Ladies Garnet Bracelet, 14K Gold. Bracelet is hallmarked. Including certificate of authenticity.
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Multi Strand Pearl Twist Bracelet with Decorative 14K Yellow Gold Bow Tie Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy a twist on a classic. Multiple strands of lustrous pearls accented with decorative 14 karat yellow gold bow tie clasp create this sophisticated pearl wrap bracelet. Expertly m...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Björn Weckström for Lapponia 14 Karat Gold Bracelet 1973 Vintage
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Berlin, DE
Björn Weckström for Lapponia 14 karat Gold Bracelet 1973 vintage.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
J Rossi 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Honolulu, HI
Vintage J. Rossi wide Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold with Rubies and blue Sapphires in a beautiful floral botanical Design. This gorgeous bracelet features masterfully carved blue Sapph...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,652
H 2.37 in W 0.28 in L 2.7 in
18 Karat White Gold Eternity Bangle, Bracelet Set with White Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat white gold eternity bangle set with a large diamond solitaire and many small brilliant-cut diamonds. Set with a large solitaire and c...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
22 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Solid 22K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Roman Design. Quintessentially timeless in its design, our "Fortuna" bracelet is notable for its gentl...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,700 / item
13.45 Carat Emerald Diamond Enamel Bracelet Cuff
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning enamel bracelet handmade in 18K gold & sterling silver. It is set in 13.45 carats emerald & 3.67 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel
$14,998 / set
W 2.5 in D 1 in Dm 4.5 in L 16.5 in
Couture Elsa Schiaparelli Baretti Georgian Cannetille Beaded 4Piece Parure c1950
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
Distinguished by the tightly coiled style of Georgian-period-inspired cannetille gold wire that decorates each of the four pieces of this parure, French costume jewelry designer Lina...
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Sold
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