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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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
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 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
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 & 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
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
Gold Necklace with Tassels and Diamonds Clasp
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Gold Necklace with Tassels and Diamonds Clasp Fashionable yellow gold necklace with 15 gold tassels that adjust to wanted length. Made in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Carnelian Bead Knotted String Triple Strand Necklace, 14 Karat Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
A bold and bright triple strand necklace! Features three strands of 10mm carnelian beads, connected to a single strand with a vermeil cubic zirconia-accented connector. The clasp its...
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Vermeil
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
Multi Colored Sapphire and Ruby Necklace by the Yard 22K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Necklace Specifications: Style: Necklace by the Yard Metal: 22k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 13.9 grams Sapphire and Ruby Diameter: ~3.4 mm each Sapphire and Ruby Total Count: 78 ...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Ye...
Multi Strand Button Pearl Necklace w Diamond Accented Sterling Silver Beads
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Three luscious strands of lustrous 8.5/9mm genuine creamy white button pearls beautifully drape to create this statement piece. A perfect accessory piece to elevate your wardrobe basics, each graduating pearl strand...
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
8-9mm Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful pearl necklace features 8-9mm freshwater pearls and measures 36 inches. This pearl necklace is accompanied by a retail appraisal performed by a GIA Graduate Gemolog...
Freshwater Pearl
Vintage Blush Coral Bead Double Strand Necklace w 14 Karat Gold Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Over one hundred natural coral beads with beautiful soft blush tones drape to create this outstanding 18 inch twin strand beaded necklace. Freshly restrung with silk and hand knotte...
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine and Natural Smooth Pink Tourmaline Small Tumbled Beads Necklace, 7 Lines
Located in New York, NY
A Genuine & Natural Smooth Pink Tourmaline Small Tumbled Beads Necklace with 7 Lines, weighing 514 carats. The clasp is 14K Yellow Gold, and the length of the strands range from 23" ...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,850
W 1.5 in L 21.5 in
Chanel Vintage 1983 Four-Strand Baroque Pearl Necklace, Ornate Medallion Clasp
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous Chanel faux pearl necklace from the ultra-glamorous 1980s. This beauty of a necklace boasts four graduated strands of baroque p...
Pearl, Gilt Metal
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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