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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Coppola e Toppo 1950s Seven Strand Black Bead Collar Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and highly collectible Coppola e Toppo seven-strand necklace dating to the 1950s, handcrafted in Italy with shimmering faceted black crystal glass beads. The multiple ...
Gold Plate
Coppola & Toppo, Italien 1950s hand beaded crystal necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Coppola e Toppo necklace (Made in Italy) consisting of two sets of 5 rows of faceted crystal beads in brown and green; a green oval central piece connects with the 5 strands. The tw...
Crystal, Brass
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
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
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...
Vintage 1940-50's Large Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Fabulous strand of graduated natural coral—vintage angel skin coral beads with a silver and coral bead adorned clasp. The necklace is a chunky choker style of graduated bead...
Coral, Silver
$4,550
W 1.5 in L 17 in
5 Strand Pearl, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and Jasper Beaded Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing this magnificent five strand statement necklace, a true masterpiece of artistry and elegance. This stunning piece combines the beauty of pearls, turquoise, lapis lazuli, ...
Pearl, Jasper, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1800s Coral Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful 1800s coral necklace mounted with three strands of coral and a metal clasp. This necklace is in perfect conditions. Coral 137.00 gr Total Weight...
Coral
Diamonds Yellow Topaz Garnet Rose Gold Silver Fly Shape Clasp Red Coral Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Unique red coral multi-strand necklace composed by five red coral rows, and rose gold and silver fly shape clasp that has movable wings all studded by little diamonds. It has two red...
Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1981 Chanel Cut Crystal and Pearl Sautoir
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful and highly collectable long Chanel sautoir dating from 1981. No clasp, goes over the head and can be worn long or layered. Red cut crystal and faux pearls in a gold tone metal setting. Small circular gold Chanel tag...
Pearl
Angela Caputi Black and Yellow Multi-Strand Resin Choker Necklace
By Angela Caputi
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Angela Caputi, made-in-Italy resin choker necklace features a multi-strand design with a dominant black color contrasted with lemon-yellow carved beads. Geometric motif...
Chanel by Lagerfeld Runway Tartan Choker Sautoir Métiers d'Art 2013
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A sensational runway piece - a Chanel Pearl & Tartan Choker Sautoir from the 2012- 2013 Métiers d'art Collection. Chanel's Métiers d'art collections, launched annually since 200...
$1,387Sale Price|25% Off
H 10.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in L 10.5 in
Ugo Correani 1980's Italian Black Glass Beads Lucite Rhinestone Strand Necklace
By Ugo Correani
Located in North Miami, FL
This dramatic and collectable signed Italian Ugo Correani necklace is au courant. It is comprised of hundreds of tiny linked black glass beads in many many strands with a lucite and ...
Chanel Stunning Poured Glass and Pearl Runway Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This beautiful and amazing vintage necklace by Chanel features four clustered poured glass red coral squash blossoms surrounded by multiple poured glass p...
Gilt Metal
Angela Caputi Black Necklace with Jade and Carnelian Resin Beads
By Angela Caputi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Angela Caputi made this gorgeous resin-beaded necklace in Italy. The choker features an oversized multi-strand design with dominant black color seed beads contrasted with faux-jade g...
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Burma No-Heat Ruby Bead and Diamond Tassel Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An opulent and deeply evocative jewel from the golden era of postwar high jewelry, this exceptional necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels embodies the maison’s mastery of movement, color, a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Lalaounis Pearl Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Cultured Pearls, Cabochon Rubies, and Round cut Sapphires. Signed by Ilias Lalaounis CIrca 1970s 15 inches long
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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W 1.97 in D 0.79 in L 15.75 in
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...
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...
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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 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
Multi row raspberry, pink and clear faceted bead necklace, Coppola e Toppo, 1950s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A rich necklace of six rows with varying sized faceted beads, dotted through with hand woven bead 'balls' in assorted shades of the necklace, giving a very distinct look to this neck...
Gilt Metal
Multi row faceted bead necklace, Coppola e Toppo, 1950s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A beautiful multi row, multi coloured half crystal faceted beads in soft pink, respberry, mid blue and Royal blue, fresh and joyful. Consisting of 13 rows in total, it is a sumptuou...
Gilt Metal
Coppola e Toppo Green Glass Bead Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Coppola e Toppo necklace circa 1950. The necklace consists of 5 stands of intentionally irregular handmade green opaline glass beads with contrasting clear apple green faceted crystal beads. Some beads are all green, some clear and green and others with striations or marbling with black. All five strands graduate to the signature Coppola e Toppo brass ends woven with matching beads. One end has the hook with "Made in Italy, Coppola e Toppo" stamped on the back. The other end has a 3.5 extender. Each triangle with bead is approximately 1" by 1" by 1." Including extender, the shortest top strand measures 18.5" long which is the largest wearable circumference. Including the extender, the longest bottom stand measures 25" long. The five strands have a 3.5" high bib or drop in the front. Brother and sister...
Brass
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W 2.5 in D 0.75 in L 18.5 in
Black faceted bead three row 'loop' necklace, Coppola e Toppo, 1960.
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Made from half crystal faceted beads , one loop is of high gloss beads, the next, less glossy, with more of a matt texture, alternating likewise through each row, throughout the whol...
Gilt Metal
Beautiful multi row and glass bead necklace, Coppola e Toppo, 1950s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Ravishing colours of turquoise, raspberry, clear and deep peridot are scattered over six graduated rows of this elegant necklace from Coppola e Toppo from the 1950s. Of varying cut ...
Gilt Metal
Yellow and clear crystal bead 'twist' necklace, Coppola e Toppo 1950s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A wonderful and highly unusual colour combination is used in this exquisite creation from Coppola e Toppo, from the 1950s. As with many of their jewels, this necklace appears to have...
Gilt Metal
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H 4 in W 2 in L 15 in
Impressive crystal multi row necklace with dynamic clasp, Coppola e Toppo, 1950s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An exceptional and highly stylish graduated row necklace by Coppola e Toppo, composed of graded blue half crystal beads, with a sumptuous side decoration, composed of leaf shape elem...
Crystal, Silver Plate
Coppola e Toppo half crystal bead intertwined necklace 1960s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A beautiful multi row twisted necklace by Coppola e Toppo, composed of black and bronzed half crystal beads, forming an elegant 'knot' in the centre of the necklace, with compounded ...
Gilt Metal