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.
Coppola e Toppo Beaded Smoke Berry Bib
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate and striking Coppola et Toppo Beaded Berry Bib from the 1960's Italy. Intricately beaded berry motifs are attached to a beaded collar of the same beads in smokey faceted re...
Brass, Gilt Metal
Iconic 21st century Beaded Crystals Multistrand Necklace by Coppola e Toppo
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Exude high-octane glamour with this breathtaking iconic 21st-century multistrand necklace by the legendary Italian house Coppola e Toppo, a piece that perfectly exemplifies the brand...
A 21st Century Iconic Black and White Multi Strand Necklace by Coppola e Toppo
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This magnificent 21st Century Coppola e Toppo necklace is a true statement piece, showcasing the iconic, dramatic style for which the Italian house is celebrated. It is a stunning ex...
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
Coppola e Toppo for Pucci Vintage Cluster Beaded Lucite Collar Necklace Italian
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing and arresting Italian vintage cluster of pop hued plastic beads in orange/red and interspersed with crystal lucite clear beads is so dramatic on the neck. It is hallmark...
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Coppola e Toppo Chartreuse Kelly Green Beaded Wrap Necklace Italian
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in North Miami, FL
Theater, drama and jaw drooping beauty are in this Italian vintage Coppola e Toppo plastic beaded chartreuse and kelly green foliage necklace. This dramatic and show stopping green plastic beaded necklace...
21st Century Coppola e Toppo Modern Colorful Beaded Link Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This captivating necklace by Coppola e Toppo is a vibrant, contemporary creation from the 21st century, echoing the brand's signature boldness and intricate craftsmanship. The design...
Important Coppola e Toppo Crystal Leaf Parure
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Important Coppola e Toppo suite of varied shades of aqua blue ombre cascading crystal leaves . Necklace, bracelet and earclips. necklace 15.50" adjustable to 17.50", pendant 4"x 4"...
Gilt Metal
Coppola e Toppo Draped Ruby Crystal Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Coppola e Toppo Draped Ruby Crystal Necklace from the 1950's. 8 strands of faceted ruby crystals are woven and manipulated with a draped motif on one side to look like it is nonchala...
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Coppola e Toppo Blue Crystal Bow Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Coppola e Toppo turquoise ombre crystal graduated bead necklace with large woven bow motif. The bow is woven on top of the snap clasp closure. Striking...
Gilt Metal
1960s Vintage Beaded crystals and Brass Multi-Strand NeckLace by Coppola e Toppo
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1960s vintage multi-strand necklace designed by Coppola e Toppo, a celebrated Italian jewelry design duo known for their intricate beadwork. The necklace is crafted with mu...
Crystal, Brass
21st Century Coppola e Toppo Cobalt Blue and Green Twisted Crystal Bead Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The necklace by Coppola e Toppo features a dramatic interplay of cobalt blue and light green crystal beads, arranged in a richly layered, braided design. Multiple strands of faceted ...
Crystal, Brass
An Iconic 1960s Carnelian Multi-Strand Necklace by Coppola e Toppo
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is an iconic 1960s Carnelian Multi-Strand Necklace by Coppola e Toppo, a renowned Italian jewelry design house known for its bold, statement pieces. Made from rich, warm-toned...
Carnelian
Coppola e Toppo Six Strand Clear and Caramel Brown Crystal Bead Necklace 1950s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Coppola e Toppo gold plated six strand necklace, with clear and caramel brown crystal beads on nylon thread, and a decorative crystal bead clasp. The lovely caramel beads are graduated in size and colour. The shortest strand is length 45cm / 17.71 inches, and there is an extension of 6.5cm / 2.56 inches. This is a beautiful and stylish Italian multi strand...
Coppola e Toppo for Schiaparelli Aquamarine Crystal Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Coppola e Toppo for Schiaparelli ombre aquamarine crystal and gilt metal necklace. A plastron of blue ombre crystal arabesques is supported from th...
Gilt Metal
Coppola e Toppo Vaseline Crystal Crossover Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Coppola e Toppo shaded chartreuse crystal beaded crossover scarf necklace. Unusual vaseline coloring with tonal shading. The graduated beads are wov...
21st Century Coppola e Toppo Green and Orange Twisted Crystal Bead Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The necklace by Coppola e Toppo features a dramatic interplay of green and orange crystal beads, arranged in a richly layered, braided design. Multiple strands of faceted beads are i...
Crystal
Coppola & Toppo, Italien 1950s hand beaded crystal necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Impressive 5 row crystal necklace in brown and green cut Crystal stones. Elaborate hand beaded clasp with signature and the hand beaded green oval...
Crystal, Brass
Original Victorian Coral Beads
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Coral Beads on original cotton cord from a period jewelers lot. Genuine coral beads, great to wear loosely tied on back or wit...
Coral
Tahitian Cultured Pearl Necklace with White Gold Clasp
Located in Lucerne, CH
This strand consists of 41 round dark gray Tahitian cultured pearls graduating from 10.0 mm to 11.8 mm. The bodycolor of the pearls is a straight forward medium dark gray without any...
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby Bugle Glass Torsade Necklace 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A superb Vintage Ruby Glass Torsade Necklace. The epitome of glam chic, hailing from the 1940s. An unsigned beauty. A rare treasure. Just because a ...
$1,599Sale Price|20% Off
L 25 in
Jade Necklace Multicolor High Translucency Midcentury Certified Untreated 25"
Located in Northampton, MA
91 luminous, translucent multicolor jadeite jade beads create this stunning Midcentury necklace. The beads here are highly translucent and range ...
Jade, 14k Gold
Exquisite Large Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Beaded necklace with exceptionally large gradient size coral beads. Largest stone is over 1 inch across! Coral is natural, with semi-smooth beads that still retain the "raw" look wit...
Coral
Lot of 2 Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Red Coral Necklaces
Located in New York, NY
These vintage strand necklaces feature natural coral beads strung with warm 10k yellow gold clasps. The rich, organic hue of the coral offers a timeless, earthy elegance, perfect for...
Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous coral beaded necklace is graduated in size as you get to the centre of the length. Made by E.P Mallory of Bath, this necklace comes i...
Coral
Vintage Opaque Clear Glass Bib Tear Drop Vintage Necklace 1940s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning choker necklace with teardrop glass beading. Has a light iridescent to it. Measuring 15mm x 11.9 @ the widest- 7.64 Rounds. Total length is 16.5in. This is a stunning vintag...
Sterling Silver Turquoise Turtle Fetish Necklace Old Pawn Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
1950s sterling silver beaded necklace with 5 turtles. Turquoise set in each turtle. measuring 16 inches. Hallmarked on the back. Patina as found. This is out of a massive collection ...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Massive Glass Beaded Handmade Artisan Choker Bib Necklace 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Massive glass beaded handmade artisan choker bib collar necklace 21st c The bold avant-garde large scale wide choker bib necklace is comprised of a collection of pale aqua blue glas...
Heidi Daus "invitation Only" Art Deco Jeweled Necklace
By Heidi Daus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning elevated Heidi Daus crystal collar necklace. Wide collar necklace features 3 tapered section of bezel-set, multi shaped crystals in cl...
South Sea Tahitian Pearl Necklace with 14 Karat White Gold Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fabulous fine South Sea Tahitian Pearl Necklace consisting of forty-one genuine graduated lustrous rich Tahitian Pearls ranging from 10.5mm to 15.25mm. The strand measures 20 inches ...
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century Art deco Style Brass and Rhinostones Choker by Coppola e Toppo
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Presenting a striking 21st-century re-edition from the legendary Italian Costume Jewelry house of Coppola e Toppo, this choker necklace masterfully bridges vintage glamour with conte...
Brass
Coppola e Toppo Blue Crystal Draped Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Atlanta, GA
A joyful gem of mid-century Italian design, this striking 1950s multistrand necklace by Coppola e Toppo is a true rarity. Designed by the legendary Coppola e Toppo in the 1950s, thi...
Bronze
21st Century Coppola e Toppo Crystal Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This stunning 21st-century necklace by Coppola e Toppo features a bold yet sophisticated design, showcasing a series of dazzling crystals with an emerald cut. Known for their geometr...
Crystal
A 21st Century Green and Red Crystal Collier Necklace by Coppola e Toppo
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This striking Coppola e Toppo crystal collier features a bold and intricate design. The necklace is constructed from high-quality faceted crystals, primarily in deep red and light gr...
Crystal
Coppola e Toppo 1950s woven orange crystal bead collar necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
This 1950s Coppola e Toppo orange crystal bead necklace is a striking and collectible piece of jewelry. Known for their intricate beadwork and bold designs, brother and sister team B...
Brass
Coppola e Toppo 1950s Black, Opaline White & Crystal Bead Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
An elegant 1950s necklace by the famous Italian jewelry designers Bruno and Lyda Coppola. The necklace is comprised of five strands of hand strung beads. The clear faceted ones are c...
Coppola e Toppo (Attr.) 1950s Woven Crystal Bead Scarf Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
A lovely and unique design of woven burgundy faceted crystal bead scarf attributed to the Italian jewelry designer brother and sister team Bruno and Lyda...
Crystal
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H 3.5 in W 1.25 in D 0.75 in L 15.75 in
Coppola e Topo Clear & Blue Crystal Beads 1950s Fringe Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
A lovely 1950s necklace by the famous Italian jewelry designers Bruno and Lyda Coppola. The necklace is comprised of hand strung clear, light and royal blue faceted crystal bead. Eac...
Brass
Bijoux Lo.Sa Italian 1950s Black Crystal Bead Woven Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant 1950s woven crystal bead collar necklace by Italian costume jewelry company Bijoux Lo.Sa. Bijoux Lo.Sa has been attributed a...
Brass
Vintage Coppola et Toppo Turquoise Beaded Torsade Necklace 1960s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A magical piece of vintage Italian wearable art. A Vintage Coppola et Toppo Necklace. Brother and sister jewelry designers Bruno Coppola and Lyda Toppo ...
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W 2.5 in D 0.75 in L 15 in
Baroque pearl and half crystal bead necklace and earrings, Coppola e Toppo, 1969
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An exquisite and bright necklace and earrings from Coppola e Toppo, made from cream baroque pearls and half crystal faceted beads, in overlapping loops, beautifully constructed and s...
Gilt Metal
Coppola e Toppo Large Bead 1960/70s Collar
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
An impressive late 1960s to mid 1970s faceted crystal bead collar necklace by famous jewelry company Coppola e Toppo. This necklace is 3.75 inches of woven and swag pale purple, sage...
Rhodium