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 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
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
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
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
Louis Rousselet Jade Pate de Verre Earclips
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Rare Rousselet unusual jade pate de verre earclips circa 1940 composed of handmade round and tube art glass beads. Louis Rousselet (1892-1980) was born in Paris and apprenticed at ...
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
$6,498
W 0.93 in D 0.63 in L 0.56 in
18 kt. Beautiful Gold Clip - On Earrings set with 2.76 ct. Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Beautiful Gold Clip - On Earrings set with 2.76 ct. Diamonds Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds together approx. 2.76 ct. Material: 18 kt. yellow and white gold Measuremen...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Twisted Knot Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Open circle earrings in which it appears as though the double rows of gold are twisted as though they are fabric. They measure 1" in diameter. Clip backs can be converted to posts. ...
18k Gold
$300 / set
W 0.75 in D 0.25 in L 1.75 in
10 mm Rhinestone Crystal Graduated Chandelier Fringe Earrings, 1 ¾” – 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, high quality paste diamonds must certainly be her second best. These could easily be mistaken for the real thing thanks to their multiple princess facets and extraordinary glimmer. Perfect for travel, when you fear your real ones may be lost. Dangling rhinestone earrings featuring 10 mm...
Crystal, Base Metal
Swarovski Bezel Crystal & Pearl Clip on Earrings New, Never worn - 1980s
By Daniel Swarovski
Located in Wallkill, NY
Pair of dazzling Swarovski Crystal earrings, still on the Neiman Marcus Earring card Measuring 1.00 in top to bottom x .60 in wide. This is out of a massive collection of Hopi, Zuni,...
Floral Turquoise Cabochon Cluster Earrings, 14k
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Floral Earrings with a cluster of Turquoise Cabochons in the center. The earrings are made in 14 Karat Yellow Gold.
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Dominique Aurientis Orange and Gold Hand Painted Earrings 1980s, New Never worn
Located in Wallkill, NY
Another stunning creation by Parisian Artisan Dominique Aurientis. ** .82 in or 21mm Dangling Beads Clip-on earrings **The necklace, bracelet are listed on our store front as well. D...
Antique 1.00 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Clip on Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of antique 1.00 carat diamond, 15 and 12 karat rose gold, platinum set clip on earrings; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry collect...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Miriam Haskell Freshwater Pearl Earclips
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell signature freshwater faux pearl and rare textured pearl floriform ear clips. Set in signature Russian gilt. Clip back fittings. 1950's USA. Excellent condition.
Gilt Metal
Pair of Ruby and Diamond Clip Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of ruby and diamond clip earrings, each earring centrally-set with four trapeze-cut rubies graduating in size, set between two ro...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s, Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Quilted Cushion Clip on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
1990s Chic quilted cushion trillion design clip-on earrings, with a luxurious high polished finish. Crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold, Complimenting th...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Domed Earrings with Sapphires and Rubies
Located in Darnestown, MD
Eighteen karat gold domed earrings centered with a cabochon sapphire and each surrounded by 5 rubies. All of the stones are set in collar bezels surroun...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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