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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21st Century Sea Green Resin and Gilded Metal Coppola & Toppo Brooch
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This never used 21st-century brooch by Coppola & Toppo channels a retro aesthetic with its striking use of sea green resin and gilded metal. At the center is a large, faceted res...
21st Century Retro Opalescent Blue Resin and Gilded Metal Coppola & Toppo Brooch
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This never used 21st-century brooch by Coppola & Toppo channels a retro aesthetic with its striking use of opalescent blue resin and gilded metal. At the center is a large, facet...
$616Sale Price|20% Off
Coppola e Toppo Amber and Green Crystal Bead 1960s Flower Brooch
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
The 1960s two tone light olive green and pale amber crystal bead flower brooch by Coppola e Toppo is a prime example of the intricate craftsmanship and distinctive design style the c...
8.60 Carat Emerald And Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
Striking vintage style brooch from our special Haruni atelier holding a 8.60 carat emerald at its centre set in yellow gold, surrounded by 108 del...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage Brooch from ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION Gold with Peridot Green Tourmal
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Jade Brooch From ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION White and Yellow gold 18kt with Diamonds and Rubies. This Brooch was Manufactured in ‘60s in...
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
E Wolfe and Company handmade Platinum Horse and Rider Brooch
By E. Wolfe & Company
Located in London, GB
E Wolfe & Company handmade diamond-set horse jumper brooch with enamel rider. The brooch has been made in platinum at our central London Workshop. The horse is...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Fancy Colour & White Diamond Cross Brooch and Pendant by Dilys'
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite brooch and pendant is the type of graceful yet fearless piece that evokes envy. This one-of-a-kind relic-inspired piece is set with 57 White Collection Grade Round Dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Magnificent Bumble Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Enamel Diamond and Gold Bumble Bee Brooch
Diamond
A Rare Alexis Falize Antique Gold and Cloisonné Enamel Locket, Circa 1867
By Falize
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Rare Alexis Falize Antique Gold and Cloisonné Enamel Locket, Circa 1867 This exquisite oval-shaped locket, crafted circa 1869, epitomizes the fusion of French artistry and Japanese aesthetic that characterized Alexis Falize's work during the late 19th century. The obverse features a meticulously rendered cloisonné enamel scene of a bird perched gracefully on a branch, while the reverse presents a serene landscape, showcasing Falize's mastery of the cloisonné technique and his deep appreciation for Japanese motifs. The locket is housed in its original Japanese silk box, reflecting the authenticity and preservation of this remarkable piece. Falize, a distinguished Parisian jeweler (1811–1898), was profoundly influenced by Japanese and Chinese art, integrating Oriental motifs and palettes into his creations. This fascination was part of the broader Japonisme movement that swept through Europe following Japan's opening to Western trade in 1854, introducing Japanese decorative arts to a captivated Western audience. Employing the cloisonné enamel technique—a method prevalent in traditional Japanese and Chinese metalwork—Falize delineated intricate designs using fine metal wires to create compartments (cloisons), which were then filled with vibrant enamels. This locket exemplifies such craftsmanship, with its vivid colors and precise detailing. Notably, Falize collaborated with esteemed enameller Antoine Tard, renowned for his Oriental-style cloisonné enamels. Tard's exceptional skill earned him accolades, including a gold collaborator’s medal at the 1867 Exposition Universelle in Paris. Their partnership produced some of the most celebrated cloisonné jewels of the era. Comparable works by Falize are held in prestigious institutions worldwide. The British Museum houses a gold locket adorned with cloisonné enamel by Falize, highlighting the significance of his work in their collection. The Metropolitan Museum of Art features a reversible brooch attributed to Falize, further exemplifying his expertise in cloisonné enamel. Additionally, the Cleveland Museum of Art acquired a similar cloisonné locket marked by Falize, underscoring the widespread recognition of his craftsmanship. The Victoria and Albert Museum and the Schmuckmuseum in Pforzheim also include Falize's cloisonné enamelled lockets in their collections, attesting to the enduring legacy of his work. In the realm of private collections, Wartski London has featured rare cloisonné...
Gold, Enamel
Transformable Diamond Swan Brooch and Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
With a fairytale-like charm, this graceful circular swan design is artfully composed of a unique mix of diamond cuts, from round, tapper, old-cut to baguette, totaling 4.87 carats. T...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,829Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.11 in D 0.56 in L 2.64 in
Art Nouveau White Round Cut Diamond Yellow Gold "Poseidon's Pistrice" Brooch
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...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,101
H 0.99 in L 1.38 in
E Wolfe & Company handmade 18 carat gold racehorse brooch with enamel rider
By E. Wolfe & Company
Located in London, GB
E Wolfe & Company handmade racehorse brooch made in 18 carat yellow gold. The horse is set with cabochon ruby eyes and the rider is enamelled with pink and whi...
Ruby, Gold, Enamel
$3,394Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.78 in L 1.78 in
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Handcrafted Pink Coral Yellow Gold Pendant
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...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,767
H 0.99 in L 1.38 in
E Wolfe & Company handmade gold diamond-set racehorse brooch with enamel rider
By E. Wolfe & Company
Located in London, GB
E Wolfe & Company handmade diamond racehorse brooch made in 18 carat white gold. The brooch has been handmade in our London Workshop and is set with f...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
GIA Edwardian 6 Carat Diamond & Natural Pearl Platinum Sautoir Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A lovely lavaliere exuding the charm and romance of the Edwardian era. Feminine, fabulous and glowing with lustrous natural pearls and 6.50 carats of glittering old cut diamonds, all...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Coppola e Toppo Yellow / Green Crystal Bead 1960s Flower Brooch
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
The 1960s light yellow / green color crystal bead flower brooch by Coppola e Toppo is a prime example of the intricate craftsmanship and distinctive design style the company is known...
Coppola e Toppo 1960s Gold, Amber & Pink Bead Brooch
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
A lovely example of the artistry of Coppola e Toppo, the Italian brother and sister team who designed and produced stunning fashion jewelry from the 1950s into the 1970s. The brooch ...
Gold Plate
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W 1.75 in D 1 in L 4 in
A large black and white paste brooch, Coppola e Toppo for Valentino, 1971
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A dynamic and imposing brooch from Coppola e Toppo, Milano, made for the couture house Valentino in the early 1970s. Part of a range and part of a parure or set (they also made a nec...
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