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 Toppo Ombre Pink Crystal Earrings
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Coppola Toppo Ombre Pink Crystal Earrings, Italian from the 1950's. Hand strung faceted crystal beads are ombre toned from crystal to pale pink...
Vintage Coppola e Toppo Beaded Shell Earrings 1960s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Coppola e Toppo beaded shell earrings in muted greys and pearl tones. The sculpted clam form, layered surfaces and subtle tonal palette give the design a distinctly refined...
A Pair of 21st Century Coppola e Toppo Blue and Green Crystals Earrings
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This pair of chandelier earrings is designed by Coppola e Toppo, renowned for their unique and intricate beadwork. The earrings are crafted with faceted crystal beads arranged in a s...
Crystal
Coppola e Toppo Pastel Crystal Tassel Long Earrings
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Coppola e Toppo gray and pastel crystals long tassel earrings, 1950's Italy. Length 3". Width 1" 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...
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
21st Century Coppola e Toppo Red and Green Crystals Chandelier Earrings
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This pair of chandelier earrings is designed by Coppola e Toppo, renowned for their unique and intricate beadwork. The earrings are crafted with faceted crystal beads arranged in a s...
21st Century Stud Blue Rectangular Links Earrings by Coppola e Toppo
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This captivating pair of earrings by Coppola e Toppo is a vibrant, contemporary creation from the 21st century, echoing the brand's signature boldness and intricate craftsmanship. Th...
A Pair of Coppola e Toppo Golden Crystals Tassel Clip-on Long Earrings
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These earrings are bold and elegant, capturing the vintage essence Coppola e Toppo is known for, with their signature use of crystals and intricate designs. Perfect for making a stat...
Crystal, Brass
21st Century Pair of Coppola e Toppo Black and White Crystal Chandelier Earrings
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This elegant pair of earrings by Coppola e Toppo, crafted in the 21st century, exemplifies the brand’s mastery of beadwork and timeless design. These statement earrings feature a bol...
Crystal
Coppola e Toppo Crystal Earclips
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Coppola e Toppo pale aqua and pale sapphire signature crystal round earclips. Signed. 1.25". Excellent condition. 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...
Gilt Metal
21st Century Coppola e Toppo Red and Orange Beaded Clip-On Earrings
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This bold and eye-catching pair of clip-on earrings by Coppola e Toppo combines artistry and vibrant colors in a modern, luxurious design. Although newly made, they reflect the brand...
21st Century Coppola e Toppo Black and Silver Crystals Chandelier Earrings
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These earrings are bold and glamorous, characteristic of Coppola e Toppo’s intricate, luxury designs. Each earring features a **clustered floral-like top** composed of round, facete...
Crystal
Hand beaded sea coloured crystal 'double ball' earrings, Coppola e Toppo, c1967
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
These earrings are everything we love about Lydia Coppola's work! Made from Swarovski 'Margarita' crystals mounted onto a weft of beads - incredible colour combinations, really inter...
Brass
Ciner Swarovski Crystal Earrings New, Never Worn 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
These are Ciner Earrings made with Colored cabochons Swarovski Crystals measuring 33.58 mm / 1.32 top to bottom x 31.35 mm / 1.23 wide. Shown in the last photo is the Matching neckla...
Crystal, Gilt Metal
14k Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Striking and sophisticated, these vintage earrings feature bold black onyx accented by sparkling diamonds, all set in warm 14k yellow gold. The contrast between the deep hue of the o...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Onyx Pyramids Dangling 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chandelier Earrings
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
From FERRUCCI Pyramids collection, these black Onyx pyramid cuts, set in 18k yellow gold dangling earrings, hand made in New York city by Italian designer Francesco Ferrucci, an Art ...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Boucheron Paris 18K Yellow Gold Floral Clip-On Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in Denver, CO
Estate Boucheron Paris 18K yellow gold floral clip-on earrings.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.78 Carat Aquamarine & Diamonds Earrings in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Details: Available 18kt gold. Limited edition 3.78 Carat aquamarine Gold 6.87 Gm Diamonds 0.22 Carat
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Gilded Plastic Flower Huge Italian Clip On Earrings
Located in Aci Castello, IT
1960s Mid-Century Italian Gilded Plastic Flower Huge Clip-On Earrings Make a bold and vibrant statement with these exceptional 1960s Italian clip-on earrings, embodying the exuberant...
Bijoux Num Oval Cabochon and Carved Flower Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Oval Cabochon and Carved Flower Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings This gorgeous pair of earrings features oval cabochon-cut mother of pearl and beautifully carved white mother ...
18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Diamond Earrings in 18K Vermeil Gold – She’s an Alien
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Meet She’s an Alien Earrings, a captivating pair of earrings crafted in radiant 18K vermeil gold. These earrings feature two perfectly matched alien figures, each sculpted with elon...
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Silver
Chanel earrings by Karl Lagerfeld Spring-Summer 1996
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 1996 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Golden metal clip-on earrings topped with a cc logo. Made in France. Condition: ...
Gilt Metal
$3,875
H 1 in W 0.5 in D 0.3 in Dm 0.5 in L 1 in
Marco Bicego Lunaria 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pavé Three-Petal Statement Earrings
By Marco Bicego
Located in Plantation, FL
An exceptional example from Marco Bicego’s celebrated Lunaria collection, these substantial statement earrings embody the hallmark qualities that have made the Vicenza-based house on...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Schiaparelli Oversized Topaz Bracelet and Ear Clips
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Schiaparelli's massive bracelet and ear clips of large smokey topaz top facet crystals with citrine and Aurora Swarovski crystal spacers. Extreme...
Gilt Metal
Yves Saint Laurent Clip-On Earrings & Bracelet Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Refined golden metal lace like amazing set. Heart toggle closure. Signed "YSL Made in France". Numbered "E4". A must have ! Dimensions : -> Earrings Height approx. 4.8 cm (1.9 i...
Gilt Metal
Sold
W 1.19 in D 1.19 in L 3.15 in
21st Century Stud Turquoise Rectangular Links Earrings by Coppola e Toppo
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This captivating pair of earrings by Coppola e Toppo is a vibrant, contemporary creation from the 21st century, echoing the brand's signature boldness and intricate craftsmanship. Th...
Sold
W 1.07 in D 1.07 in L 3.15 in
21st Century Stud Red Rectangular Links Earrings by Coppola e Toppo
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This captivating pair of earrings by Coppola e Toppo is a vibrant, contemporary creation from the 21st century, echoing the brand's signature boldness and intricate craftsmanship. Th...
A Pair of Coppola e Toppo Blue and Green Crystals Chandelier Earrings
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This pair of chandelier earrings is designed by Coppola e Toppo, renowned for their unique and intricate beadwork. The earrings are crafted with faceted crystal beads arranged in a s...
Crystal
Coppola e Toppo 1950s Large Silver & Clear Crystal Starburst Sputnik Earrings
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
A dramatic large pair of 1950s Starburst or sputnik style earrings by famous brother and sister Italian design team Coppola e Toppo. Each dome shape earrings measures about 2" in dia...
Brass
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W 1.13 in D 0.75 in Dm 1.13 in L 1.25 in
Coppola e Toppo Crystal, Baroque Pearl & Rhinestone Earrings
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pari of 1950s faux Baroque pearl, gold and amber crystal bead button style earring by Italian fashion company Coppala e Toppo. Each earring is accented with four round rh...
Gold Plate, Brass
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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 Crystal Earrings
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
A very nice pair of petite 1950s Coppola e Toppo faceted yellow, gold and orange crystal bead earrings. Center large bead in orange crystal. Surr...
Brass
Coppola e Toppo Crystal Earrings
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
A very nice pair of 1950s Coppola e Toppo faceted crystal bead, Murano glass and faux pearl bead button earrings. Hand made turquoise glass beads have lovely light and dark striations in the turquoise color. Clip backs have signature Coppola e Toppo pierced star hole. Brass metal backs stamped with “Made in Italy by Coppola e Toppo.” Lovely patina and very good condition. Each earring measures 1.13” in diameter and .75” high from back of clip to top bead. 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...
Brass
Sold
W 1.75 in D 0.75 in L 2.5 in
Black and Topaz Faceted Bead Earrings, Coppola e Toppo, Italy, Early 1950s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
These magnificent large earrings, from Coppola e Toppo, made from pave- embroidered half-crystal faceted beads in jet black and topaz, are constructed of one piece of hand cut metal...
Base Metal
Coppola E Toppo Blue Venetian Glass Clip On Earrings Vintage
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in North Miami, FL
These stunning two tone pair of signed Italian Coppola E Toppo Venetian glass beaded clip on earrings are two toned shades of blue. Like the sky and the sea combined they make a luscious appearance on the ear. These stellar pair of clip on glass earrings transcend time. They hug the ear lobe and have a sculptural shape. Coppola E Toppo were a brother and sister jewelry...
Coppola e Toppo Crystal Shell Earclips
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Coppola e Toppo ombre crystal earclips of pale amythest to rose in the shape of a Botticellian inspired shell. Length 1.25", Width 1.50". Excellent condition. 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...
Gilt Metal