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...
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...
$7,300 / item
Aquamarine Drop Earrings 18k White Gold
By Karma El Khalil
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarine Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold featuring Custom-Cut Pear Drops of Shimmering Aquamarine Aquamarine: 13.11cts 18k White Gold: 5.78g From Karma El Khalil's Conversations With The Moon Collection...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,500 / item
Lavender Quartz Waterfall Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Karma El Khalil
Located in New York, NY
Ethereal Ombre Lavender Waterfall Earrings in 18k white gold, featuring ten graduating custom-cut cabochons of Lavender Quartz. Each earring displays five cabochons of lavender quartz gracefully decending in to a single trillion-cut blue-violet Iolite point. 18k White Gold Lavender Quartz : 36.65cts Iolite : 0.19cts From Karma El Khalil's Conversations With The Moon Collection
Iolite, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Wave ear climbers with pear shaped emeralds and brilliant cut diamonds
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Clean lines and modern elegance with heirloom quality! True to Rinoor's promise of sourcing the finest gemstones and blending them with exceptional craftsmanship, these earrings are ...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ammanii Vermeil Gold Drop Earrings with Freshwater Pearls and Tassels
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Part of our new collection Malikat = Queens. Inspired by the ruling females of ancient Egypt. Queen Nefertari means "Beautiful Companion"- These stunning statement earrings are an ode to her reign and the legacy to dare to set out of the box. Hand crafted vermeil gold with hand set clear zircon...
Zircon, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil
Ammanii Key Earrings with Ankh Amulet in Vermeil Gold
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These Key earrings are masterfully handcrafted from sterling silver base with 18k yellow gold plating, in a satin finish with high grade hand set Cubic Zi...
Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Statement Deco Columbian Emerald and baguette diamond earrings
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
True to Rinoor's promise of sourcing the finest gemstones and blending them with exceptional craftsmanship, these earrings are designed to become timeless heirlooms for the modern wo...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rodney Rayner Tsavorites and Orange Sapphires Earrings in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Rodney Rayner
Located in San Diego, CA
RODNEY RAYNER Earrings Round Cut Orange Sapphires & Green Tsavorites Style: Clip on with Post for Pierced Ears Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Size / Measurements: 2' Inches Length - 1/5 ...
Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite, Boulder Opal and Emerald Drop Earrings
By Tinguely Bijoux
Located in Boston, MA
These bold but lithe cascading earrings feature a dazzling array of emeralds, boulder opals and tanzanites framed with hand crafted 18k gold bezels with closed backs. One of a kind.
Emerald, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
$2,057Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.71 in D 0.71 in L 2.17 in
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Pearl Tsavorite Yellow Gold "Birdcage" Earrings
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, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tsavori...
$2,244Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.79 in L 3.08 in
Art Deco Style Handcrafted Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Drop Lever-Back Earrings
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 ever...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT White and Rose Gold Bouquet Bow Diamond Flower Earrings
By Lili Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18KT white and rose gold bouquet bow diamond flower earrings . lever back style .2 LILY CUT ® flower shape diamond H color VS SI clarity 0.46 cts . addition...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,309Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.79 in L 1.19 in
Art Nouveau Style 2.80 Carat White Diamond Peridot Yellow Gold "Angel" Earrings
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, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...