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 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
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...
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
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
$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...
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
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...
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
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...
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 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...
David Yurman Multi-Color South Sea Pearl Limited Edition Strand Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Designer David Yurman Multi Color South Sea Pearl Limited Edition 16 " Strand Necklace Exclusive , Very Supreme quality, One of a kind Ne...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
$28,200 / item
W 4.5 in Dm 14.5 in L 4.75 in
18 Karat White Gold, 4.39 Carat Diamond and Cultured Pearl Choker Necklace
By Bernard Grosz
Located in New York, NY
Feel like a princess in this beautiful 18 karat white gold , diamond and pearl choker. The necklace has been set with 9 pave diamond balls which alternate with 10 cultured white pearls. The pattern continues to the back with 18 karat white gold high polished balls...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
22.2 Carat Sapphire 0.44 Carat White Diamond Handcrafted Beaded 18KGold Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Handcrafted 22.20 Karat Sapphire 0.44Karat White Diamonds Beaded White Gold Sautoir Necklace This enchanting 19,68 inches long beaded necklace is h...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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...
Rare 1980s Marc Labat Colrful Beaded Pearl Vintage Navajo 80s Choker Necklaece
By Marc Labat
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare early 80s MARC LABAT muto colored fruit salad style necklace choker. Features blue, yellow, purple, blue, turquoise, red and orange beads, stones and pearls throughout. Adjustab...
Pearl
Grey Diamond Bead Necklace in 20 Karat Yellow Gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Delicate grey Diamond bead chain in 20 Karat gold, can be worn on it's own or with other chains or necklaces to add sparkle. Hand crafted by the ar...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
$4,200
H 0.5 in L 18.5 in
Cushion Cut Aquamarine and Sapphire Beaded Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
Cushion cut, faceted natural aquamarines with faceted sapphires between by Deborah Lockhart Phillips. Lovely cut and color. Graduated with 22K gold clasp and 1 inch of gold chain ...
Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
$1,800
W 0.75 in L 17.75 in
Faceted Black Onyx and Diamond Beaded Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
Very unusual cuts of black onyx--a faceted diamond shape with the beads drilled across the top. These are paired with three rose cut and pave`-set diamond beads set in sterling silv...
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
$14,998 / set
W 2.5 in D 1 in Dm 4.5 in L 16.5 in
Couture Elsa Schiaparelli Baretti Georgian Cannetille Beaded 4Piece Parure c1950
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
Distinguished by the tightly coiled style of Georgian-period-inspired cannetille gold wire that decorates the four pieces of this parure, French costume-jewelry designer Lina Baretti...
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Valentino Garavani Rare Snake Iridescent Freshwater Pearl Runway Choker Necklace
By Valentino
Located in Nice, FR
VALENTINO GARAVANI rare runway snake choker necklace. The top has a rigid section of two intertwined bronze snakes with green and black stones. A...
Pastel Rainbow Sapphire and Ruby Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Embrace yourself with sparkling pastel colored gemstones that capture the colours of the rainbow! The facetted shapes of the stones enhance this necklace’s beauty, with precious ston...
Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl and 9 Karat Gold Necklace by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This freshwater pearl necklace features an arrangement of mixed sizes, shapes and subtly varying tones of freshwater pearls for a fresh and modern effect. The pearls range in tone from pale blush to cream and in size from 4mm to 8mm in diameter. The necklace is finished with a solid 9 karat gold chain...
Pearl, Gold, 9k 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
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 ...
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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
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...
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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...