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 Blue 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...
New 3.20 Carat Ruby 14k White Gold PL Sterling Silver Drop Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just beautiful and unique. There is a baguette cut ruby at the top of the earrings measuring 6 x 4 mm and beneath those are a long spear shaped section full of c...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Stud Earrings, 10mm Classic Design
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Bold in color yet effortlessly classic, these 14K yellow gold lapis stud earrings showcase the rich royal-blue beauty of natural lapis lazuli in a timeless design. Crafted in solid ...
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
JUDITH RIPKA CZ Sterling Silver Pierced Earrings , Round Earrings , 12 Gm
By Judith Ripka
Located in New York, NY
International shipping is not free JUDITH RIPKA CZ Sterling Silver Pierced Earrings , Circle Earrings , 12 Gm These beautiful Round St...
Zircon, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Ribbon Loop Stud Earrings - 14k Etched Matte Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Stud Fastening Type: Butterfly Closures Theme: Ribbon Loop Features: Smoothly finished with etched and matte detailing Measurements Tall: 15/...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Rose Gold Diamond Victoria Vine Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
A breathtakingly romantic tribute to the beauty of the natural world, these exquisite vine stud earrings are from the highly coveted Tiffany Victoria® Collection by the legendary lux...
18k Gold Princess‑Cut Emerald Cts 0.19 and Diamond Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These earrings bring that moment to life with two princess‑cut emeralds totaling 0.19 cts, glowing with a deep, velvety hue sourced from their natural origin. Surrounding them are ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Amethyst Earrings with Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Amethyst 9 carats approx. Champagne diamonds 0.09 carat approx. Post backs for pierced ears Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Nam...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s 12 Carat Diamond Cocktail Stud Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of earrings with an enormous amount of look and sparkle! These exquisite pair of earrings features only round diamonds of substantial size in 5 rows. All diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Amethyst, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Earring in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS AMETHYST: 6.70 CTS DIAMOND: 0.45 CTS PINK SAPPHIRE: 4.80 CTS 14K GOLD NET WEIGHT: 4.74 GRAMS CODE: K FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'s storefront to view the late...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Amethyst, 14k Gold
$8,027
W 0.87 in L 0.77 in
Bulgari 1980s Chrysoprase Rhodochrosite 18 kt Yellow Gold Omega Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Lisboa, PT
Created by Bulgari in the 1980s, these sculptural earrings embody the Italian maison’s confident use of color, volume and polished gold. Each earring is crafted in 18 kt yellow gold ...
Chrysophrase, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,050 / set
W 0.38 in L 0.75 in
Black Tahitian Pearl and Triangular Diamond Stud Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These stud earrings, set in elegant 18 karat white gold, showcase a sophisticated and contrasting design. The focal point of each earring is a lustrous black Tahitian pearl, known fo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Stud Earrings feature a striking round sapphire at the center, surrounded by a delicate floral design of sparkling diamonds and addit...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 1.07 in D 1.07 in L 3.15 in
21st Century Stud Red 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...