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
Carrera Y Carrera 18KT YG Diamond 1.34Ct. Hand Bangle Bracelet
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow gold bracelet is a perfect example of Carrera's iconic designs. The bracelet features two very detailed hands in the sandblasted yellow gold finish, which is a beautiful contrast to the high polish of the bangle. The delicately scalloped wrist cuffs are of 18 kt white gold and are set with round brilliant pave diamonds. Total diamond weight is 0.21 carats. Each hand is holding a pear shaped diamond totaling 1.13 carats. The bracelet has a hidden clasp on its side with an extra figure 8 safety clasp. The inside of the bracelet is stamped with the CYC logo and 750. Serial # 107879 This bracelet is part of Carrera's original "Los Manos...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 17.00 Carats Total Mixed-Cut Diamond Art Deco Bracelet in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique bracelet, featuring an open-work art deco design set with round and pear shape diamonds weighing 17.00 carats total. Finished with milgrain edges. Elegantly made ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Double Pearl Strand with Cluster Clasp Gold Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Double Strand 6.5mm Pearl Bracelet. Centering a Pearl Cluster Clasp, Hand crafted in 18k Yellow Gold. Bracelet measures approx. 7.25” long. More Beautiful i...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Collector 1950s Platinum Diamond Cocktail Wristwatch, Swiss Movement
Located in London, GB
A sophisticated retro 1950s platinum diamond cocktail watch featuring a Swiss mechanical hand-wind movement. The off-white dial with go...
Diamond, Platinum
Genuine Roman coin 2nd century BC depicting the Goddess Roma silver bracelet
Located in Roma, IT
This 925 sterling silver bracelet features an authentic silver coin dating back to the 2nd century BC, adorned with a depiction of the Goddess Roma. The coin also showcases the Diosc...
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950's Henry Bogaff Amber Brown Swarovski Rhinestone Bracelet
By Henry Bogoff
Located in North Miami, FL
This timeless vintage 1950's Swarovski rhinestone bracelet is so well made by Henry Bogoff that it looks real. It is signed Bogoff. These amber/...
Rhodium
Amethyst Bracelet Cabochons 14K Gold 32.06 Tcw Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Amethyst Bracelet Cabochons 14K Gold 32.06 Tcw Vintage This gorgeous estate bracelet is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold and it is set with genuine Earth mined Amethyst caboc...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Retro Mesh Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1970’s three-tier mesh 18k yellow gold and diamond inlay bracelet that contains 18 round brilliant cut and 9 single cut diamonds whic...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb White Pearl and Diamond 20.00 Carat Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful diamond and multi-row pearl bracelet by David Webb is a truly spectacular gift. Its intricate design is crafted from 18k white gold and features alternating rows of go...
Diamond, Pearl
Chanel Gold Cuff Bracelet, Circa 1991, Rigid Link Design, France
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
Very beautiful large rigid link cuff type bracelet. Fall winter parade 1991. Rare and sought-after model. Has slight discreet scratches and a small hole in the very discreet bracelet...
Retro Style 14 Karat Yellow Gold 1950s Style Charm Bracelet with Custom Links
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
1950's Retro style bracelet in 14 karat yellow gold has an artful intricate link design of hand woven gold links that are meticulously framed with gold roping. Wildly popular mid-ce...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Retro 9k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet, Birmingham, 31.7g
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1960s 9 karat yellow gold bracelet; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage bracelet has been crafted in 9k yellow gold. The fully articulated bracelet is composed of twenty-eight rectangular links, embellished with a hand engraved floral design. The reverse of each individual link is hallmarked with the 9k gold fineness mark (9.375). The bracelet secures with a discreet integrated push fit clasp and benefits from the additional security of a fine link safety chain and catch. The push fit clasp is hallmarked to the reverse with partially worn but legible marks, including the maker's mark for T&H Crathorn Ltd (T&HC), the 9k gold fineness mark (9.375) and the Birmingham Assay Office hallmark (anchor). The catch to the safety chain is struck with the mark for 9k gold (9CT). Condition This impressive vintage yellow gold bracelet...
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold