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.
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...
$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
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
Ammanii Mix-and-Match Pavé Snake Drop Earrings in Vermeil Gold
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Queen Hatshepsut earrings are a modern take on the power and determination to be who you are and defy the norms. This gorgeous mix-and-match set has a snake carving...
Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Boulder Opal, Emerald and Lapis Earrings
By Tinguely Bijoux
Located in Boston, MA
Gorgeous trio of custom cut Boulder Opal, sliced Emerald and Afghani Lapis Lazuli set in 18 karat gold. Handmade bezels shaped in ancient lost wax casting method. One of a kind.
Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Shield Drop Earrings
By Tinguely Bijoux
Located in Boston, MA
Handmade delicate kinetic gold drop earrings in solid 18 karat gold. Also available in silver.
18k Gold
Sapphire Octagon Drop Earrings 18 Karat Gold
By Tinguely Bijoux
Located in Boston, MA
Octagon custom-cut blue sapphire slice earrings set in handmade 18 karat bezels.
Blue Sapphire, 18k 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
Statement Interlocked Hoop Earrings with Hieroglyphic Amulets Vermeil Gold
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Newest Addition to Ammanii's Malikat = Queens Collections. Hand crafted, interconnected hoop earrings with amulets inscribed with hieroglyphic signs to give you the power of life, he...
Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, Vermeil
Horus Earrings by Ammanii in Vermeil Gold with Long Tassels
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
We envisioned the deity son Horus honoring his mother Goddess Isis through this beautiful earring. Part of our Malikat = Queens collection- an homage to the queens of ancient Egypt. ...
Zircon, Vermeil
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
Ammanii Drop Earrings Vermeil Gold with Green Chrysoprase and Pearls
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Part of our new collection Malikat + Queens. Homage to the female rulers of ancient Egypt- These drop hoop earrings are inspired by the fierce resolute of queen Nefertiti to lead and...
Chrysophrase, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil