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 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...
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...
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...
Pair of Art Deco Style White Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Turquoise
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
A Pair of Art Deco White Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Turquoise Stunning turquoise Art Deco Style drop earrings. Great for an evening ...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
$4,027Sale Price / set|34% Off
3 Carat Fancy Drop Earrings 14 Kt White Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Blend in like a star The Estella diamond drop earring is carefully crafted with all the trending diamonds - marquise, pear, emerald, oval, princess, and heart in a classic design tha...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Earring with Rosecut Diamonds Handcrafted in 18 Karat Gold with Intricate Work
Located in Jaipur, IN
A pair of beautiful, elegant diamond earring with 2 Oval rose cut diamonds in the centre and smaller round diamonds all around. The classy design and light weight of the earring make...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2.20 Carats Oval Pear Cut Diamond Drop Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Gold- 3.02 gms Diamond- 2.13 carats Diamond Colour: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI Earring Weight: 3.45 gms *In stock items will be shipped in 2 business days, or please allow 4-5 weeks for...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Pair of 14k White Gold Diamond and Pearls Earrings
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Pair of 14k White Gold Diamond and Pearls Earrings Amazing drop earrings set with diamonds and the drop is a lovely white pearl. Diamonds are 0.60 carat G VS1. Made in France in th...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,771Sale Price / set|25% Off
2.20 Carats Pear Marquise Drop Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Gold- 2.40 gms Diamond- 2.19 carats Diamond Colour: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI Earring Weight: 2.84 gms *In stock items will be shipped in 2 business days, or please allow 4-5 weeks for...
14k Gold, 18k Gold
$5,590Sale Price|35% Off
Ralph Masri Arched Modernist Diamond and Sapphire Earrings
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Edgy two-tone 18kt white gold earrings with diamonds (0.90cts) and sapphires (1.25cts) from Ralph Masri's Modernist collection, inspired by mid-century Modernist architecture with an...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.52 Carat 'total weight' Emerald and Diamond Halo Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
8.52 Carats (total weight) Emerald and Diamond Halo drop earrings set in Platinum. Total diamond weight is 0.65 Carat.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings With Diamonds Gorgeous white gold earrings with a special design, luxurious and filled with high quality diamonds. ֿ From France in the 1950s. Tota...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,670Sale Price|35% Off
Ralph Masri Phoenician Script Diamond Bolt Yellow Gold Earrings
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
18kt yellow gold earrings with diamonds (1.80cts) from Ralph Masri's Phoenician Script collection, inspired by the ancient Phoenician alphabet. Push backs for pierced ears.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Gold Earrings, Napoleon III
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of gold earrings. The pendant of each earring is suspended by alternating pearls and gold beads. Enamel medallions set in a gold mounting embellish the earrings. The mounting it...
Gold
$3,436Sale Price / set|33% Off
Pear Drop Earrings 14 Kt White Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Refreshing your style statement one trend at a time. A scintillating mix of pear cut diamonds set in 14 kt white gold. Gold- 3.31 gms Diamond- 2.52 carats Diamond Colour: G Diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold