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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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
Buccellati .72 Carat Diamond Yellow White Gold Leaf Cluster Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic M Buccellati 18k yellow and white gold textured leaf cluster diamond earrings. Clip and post style. Authenticated by Buccellati. 10 round brilliant cut diamonds H-I VS-SI ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Clip Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Each gold earring is a half-ring domed with a radiating pattern. The system of hanging is with clip. Height : 2,5 cm approximately, width at the widest : 17 mm approximately. Total weight of the jewel : 17 g approximately. Authentic antique jewelry...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Sunburst Rhinestone Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Sunburst Rhinestone Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic YVES SAINT LAURENT by Robert Goossens. - Sunburst earrings with rhinestone embellishments. - C...
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Logo Blue Ceramic Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Logo Blue Ceramic Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic YVES SAINT LAURENT. - YSL initials in gold print on blue square ceramic earrings. - Clip back ea...
Oscar Heyman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond 8.50 Carat Leaf Style Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman the jewelers' jewelry is known for his whimsical nature-inspired designs. The beautiful craftsmanship of channel setting is one of the signature features you will find in lots of Oscar Heyman jewelry...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$2,061
W 1.82 in L 1.82 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Gripoix Red Ruby Cabochon Statement Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Huge Extra Large Massive Gripoix Ruby Red Cabochon Spiral Circle Round Openwork Chunky Statement Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Vintage...
Gold Plate
Escada Button Disc Earrings Pink Gold 1980s
By Escada
Located in Wallkill, NY
Escada Button Disc Earrings Pink Gold 1980s Button Clip on earrings. Stunning Round earrings from Escada, never worn. Purchased in the late 1980s and stored away. Matching bracelet ...
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Sun Face Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Sun Face Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Huge 3D sun face earrings. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed Christian Lacroix CL Ma...
Enamel
$589
W 0.79 in L 0.91 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Gold Lapis Navy Cabochon Rectangle Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Gripoix Lapis Navy Blue Cabochon Rectangle Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss, b...
Gold Plate
Vintage EDOUARD RAMBAUD Gilt Cord Spiral Bronze Earrings
By Edouard Rambaud
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage EDOUARD RAMBAUD Gilt Cord Spiral Bronze Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic EDOUARD RAMBAUD. - Gilt cord in spiral form. - Bronze tone hardware. - Signed EDOUARD RAMBAUD PAR...
1990s Gianni Versace Costume Gold Square Rhinestone Clip On Earrings
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a pair of large gold-tone Gianni Versace Medusa clip-on earrings designed by Gianni Versace. From the 1990s, these fabulous large square earrings feature a Greek key borde...
1.90CTW Diamond Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Sold
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
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...