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 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
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
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 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 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
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 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
$2,960Sale Price|20% Off
Coppola e Toppo for Pucci Vintage Italian Beaded Lucite Collar Cluster Necklace
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...
Vintage Coppola e Toppo, blue crystal drapery necklace, 1950s Italy
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage fabulously multistrand necklace desinged by Coppola e Toppo in the 1950s Italy. Multiple-strand necklace with many light blue faceted crystal beads, as well as red and variou...
Crystal
Vintage Coppola e Toppo Chartreuse Kelly Green Beaded Wrap Necklace Italy
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...
Vintage Coppola e Toppo snake necklace, crystal and pearls, Italy 1950s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage fabulously snake-shaped necklace desinged by Coppola e Toppo in the 1950s Italy. Bookpiece in excellent condition! Dimensions Lenght 42 cm with 5 cm extension Feature - Vi...
Crystal
Vintage Cartier Cultured Pearl Necklace Triple Strand 6mm 18k Gold Onyx Clasp
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Cartier triple stand cultured pearl necklace (circa 1960s to 1970s) finished with an 18k gold onyx inlaid clasp. Cultured pearls are ...
Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Graduated Knotted String Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite South Sea pearl necklace! Features graduated white pearls on a knotted string, accented with a 14K yellow gold crabclaw clasp. A perfect final touch to any style! Hallm...
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
7 Pearl Chain Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.3 Grams Necklace Length: 16" Pearl Type: Akoya Pearls Pearl Bead Diameter : 6 mm Stamped: "K18" Conditi...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
John Hardy Dot Collection Necklace, Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By John Hardy
Located in Honolulu, HI
John Hardy Dot necklace in Sterling Silver & 18K yellow gold. This gorgeous John Hardy necklace is beautifully crafted in 6 oval sections in st...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Genuine and Natural Red Spinel and Yellow Sapphire Faceted Beads Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Genuine & Natural Red Spinel and Yellow Sapphire Faceted Beads Choker Necklace, with the length of 17.75" and the beads ranging from 2.50MMto 4.50...
Yellow Sapphire, Spinel
Large Aquamarine Smooth Beads with Pearl Clasp, 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Two strands of genuine and large smooth Aquamarine Beads, one strand is 17" and the other is 20". The clasp has 4 pearls, Diamonds, and is in 14K Yellow Gold. The beads range from 8M...
Aquamarine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,600
W 2 in D 1.65 in L 22.75 in
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
A historic turquoise and sterling silver Fleur-de-Lis squash blossom necklace, Navajo, c. 1940. The necklace is 22.75". The naja is 2" x 1.62". The chain can be shortened to suit th...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Pearl Necklace Pearl Bracelet Set Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mikimoto Pearl Necklace Pearl Bracelet Set Sterling Silver You will treasure this outstanding authentic Vintage MIKIMOTO Sterling silver pearl...
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Faceted Black Onyx Gold Beaded Necklace 22k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 22k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Black onyx Total Weight: 33.4 Grams Length: 24" Condition: Preowned, excellent
Onyx, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
$2,390
H 0.75 in W 0.75 in L 21.5 in
A cranberry glass and paste wrap around parure, Miriam Haskell, USA, 1930s.
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Beautiful three piece parure (wraparound necklace with jewelled terminals, wraparound bracelet and matching earrings), a iconic design from the 1930s by Miriam Haskell. In soft cranb...
Base Metal, Brass
Hand--Strung Pearl Necklace and Bracelet Set
Located in New York, NY
Set of hand-strung pearl necklace with matching bracelet set has adjustable options to widen if desire. Just gently pull the hand...
$195Sale Price / set|61% Off
Set of Fresh Water Pink Cultured Pearls Necklace Bracelet and Earrings w Rondel
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Fresh Water Pink Cultured Pearls Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings with Rondels, 17 inch necklace with 6.5-7mm Fresh Water Pink Cultured Pearls with "Antiqued" stainless steel r...
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Stainless Steel
Tri Colored Tourmaline Pendant Grape Rose Cut Garnet Sapphire 22k 18k Gold
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
A rare tricolored tourmaline crystal showcases pink, lavender, grey, and green hues in this striking pendant. Grape garnet and sapphire provide complementary sparkle, while high-kara...
Tourmaline, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
$400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.61 in W 1.61 in D 0.76 in L 23.25 in
Carved Bone Elephant Necklace and Elephant and Lion Bone Bangle Bracelet Set
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage elephant themed carved bone necklace and bangle bracelet. The necklace has 5 carved bone circular pieces feature a carved elephant with his trunk up spraying water. The sides have a crossed panel design. The center one is 1.61" in diameter and the other 4 are smaller ranging from 1.39" to 1.48" in diameter. They are strung on a group of bone discs that vary in size. The clasp screws close. The matching carved bone bangle...
$1,695 / set
L 23.5 in
Salmon Coral Necklace and Bracelet 14 Karat Gold Three Strand Hand Carved Beads
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique salmon colored Coral and 14 Karat Gold three strand Torsade Necklace and Bracelet with beautiful hand carved Coral beads of g...
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 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...
Coppola e Toppo 1950s three strand turquoise glass bead necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
A 1950s Coppola e Toppo turquoise glass bead necklace that is a striking and collectible piece of jewelry. Known for their intricate beadwork and bold designs, brother and sister tea...
Brass
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 (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 ...
Sold
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
Coppola e Toppo 1960s Necklace/Bracelet for Ken Scott
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
A lovely crystal bead swag necklace by Coppola e Toppo for designer Ken Scott from the 1960s. The crystals are graduated in size from the smallest approximately 3 mm to the largest a...
Sold
W 2 in D 0.35 in L 16.54 in
Smokey grey half crystal bead choker, Coppola e Toppo, att. Jacques Fath, 1940s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A stylish choker necklace from the celebrated designers/manufacturers Coppola e Toppo, from the late 1940s/early 1950s, in a very subtle but shimmering hue, of smokey grey. The cut a...
Gilt Metal
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W 3 in D 0.8 in L 16.5 in
Vivid blue faceted bead multi row 'twist' necklace, Coppola e Toppo, 1950s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A wonderful and vibrant colour combination of assorted blue half crystal faceted beads form this exquisite creation from Coppola e Toppo, from the 1950s, a colour often associated wi...
Gilt Metal
Coppola e Toppo 1960s Necklace/Bracelet for Ken Scott
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
A lovely crystal bead swag necklace by Coppola e Toppo for designer Ken Scott from the 1960s. The crystals are graduated in size from the smallest approximately 3 mm to the largest a...
Coppola e Toppo 1959 Bead Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 1950s crystal bead necklace by famous jewelry house Coppola e Toppo. Brother and sister team Bruno and Lyda Coppola began creating their famous style of jewelry in the 1940s and continued until 1986. They designed pieces for several fashion houses including Schiaparelli, Pucci, Ken Scott and Valentino. This necklace has five strands of faceted cut crystal beads in three shades of lime green and clear beads. The five strands are graduated in size from one end to the other. Therefore, the necklace is asymmetrical in how the five strands sit with one side, the light green beads...
Brass