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.
On 1stDibs, find Coppola e Toppo necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more.
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...
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...
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
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 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 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
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 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 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...
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
Art Deco Style Double Freshwater Pearl Drop Hook Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Style Double Freshwater Pearl Drop Hook Earrings These stunning Art Deco style earrings feature two pair of lustrous freshwater pearls and 52pcs of round simulated diamond,...
Freshwater Pearl, Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Dolce & Gabbana 18kt Yellow Gold Madonna earrings
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Dolce & Gabbana 18kt Yellow Gold Madonna earrings
Large Byzantine Style Gold Tone Dangling Chip-on Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Dramatic gold toned drop earring with punched out teardrop design on the ear which is repeated with 3 similar round dangles. The dangles drop from a...
Base Metal
Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre and Faux Pearl Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Especially attractive when viewed from the side, these period Chanel earrings combine her love of pearls with the rawness of faux rubies. A row of gilt filigreed caps surrounds ...
Bronze
$5,741
H 2.12 in W 0.66 in
Alex Jona White Diamond Rubelite Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona one-of-a-kind, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold pendant earrings, featuring two cluster of briolette cut Rubellite weighing 68.30 carats and set with 0.11 carats ...
White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Red Gripoix Gold Clip Earrings With Original Box.
By Chanel
Located in Buchanan, MI
Chanel red poured glass, gripoix, and gold cc metal clip on earrings. They come with original box. Stones have internal inclusions to appear to be natural stones.
Bijoux Num Lapis Lazuli and Carved Mother of Pearl Flower Drop Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Oval Lapis Lazuli and Carved Mother of Pearl Flower Drop Vermeil Earrings This gorgeous pair of earrings features genuine oval cabochon-cut denim blue lapis lazuli and beau...
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Platinum, Rhodium
Bijoux Num Double Carved Flower Mother of Pearl Flower Drop Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bijoux Num Double Carved Flower Mother of Pearl Flower Drop Earrings This gorgeous pair of earrings features set of beautifully carved white mother of pearl flowers, adorned with ro...
18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Bijoux Num Turquoise and Carved Mother of Pearl Flower Drop Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Oval Turquoise and Carved Mother of Pearl Flower Drop Earrings This gorgeous pair of earrings features genuine oval cabochon-cut blue turquoise and beautifully carved mothe...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Platinum, Rhodium
Bijoux Num Triple Chalcedony and Aquamarine Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bijoux Num Triple Chalcedony and Aquamarine Vermeil Drop Earrings The fabulous earrings features 3 beautiful pair of oval cabochon-cut periwinkle-blue chalcedony, oval beautiful blu...
Chalcedony, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
House of Schiaparelli Faux Topaz and Citrine Chandelier Earclips
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli's costume jewelery of the 1950's continued the leit motifs from her pre-war and post-war couture collections. Nature,art, ethnic culture...
Bijoux Num Turquoise and Carved Mother of Pearl Flower Drop Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Oval Turquoise and Carved Mother of Pearl Flower Drop Vermeil Earrings This gorgeous pair of earrings features genuine oval cabochon-cut blue turquoise and beautifully carv...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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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
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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