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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Vintage Coppolo et Toppo (Attr.) Deep Sea Hues Belt 1960s
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A magical piece of vintage Italian wearable art. A Vintage Coppola et Toppo Sea Belt designed with a deep row of circular motifs. Brother and sister jewellery...
Christian Lacroix neon green with gold hardware belt
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
Christian Lacroix neon green calfskin leather belt with bold gilded gold hardware buckle measures 37" in length, 2 1/8" in height. Buckle is marked with size 85/34.
Vintage 1960's Emerald Rhinestone Waist Belt Statement Green Droplet UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly spectacular 1960's statement belt, composed of emerald green coloured glass rhinestones, in silver toned metal settings is the perfect statement piece to your outfit. The ...
80s Paco Rabanne Multi Color Metal Disc Large Belt
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Rare Paco Rabanne Multi Color Metal Disc chain belt in turquoise blue, mustard yellow and Plum color. Belt can be worn as necklace.
Gucci BN Green Leather GG Thin Belt
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gucci brand new light mint green leather belt with silver GG buckle. 90cm/36” Comes with original dust cover .
Rare Double Buckle Nancy Gonzalez Wide Belt in Natural Beige Crocodile
By Nancy Gonzalez
Located in valatie, NY
Rare Double Buckle Nancy Gonzalez Wide Belt in Natural Beige Crocodile. Both of the buckles are covered in crocodile with contrasting gold colored prongs. Nancy Gonzalez crocodile be...
Fendi New Brown Leather Belt 83 cm
By Fendi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fendi Brown leather Belt with gold plated and brown buckle, 83 cm . New with original dust cover.
Edouard Rambaud Vintage 1980s Gold Chain Belt & Star Earrings Set
By Edouard Rambaud
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic vintage Edouard Rambaud Paris chain belt and earrings set, dating to the early 1980s. This exceptionally rare, oversized three-piece couture jewelry set was designed by renowned French couture jewelry designer Edouard Rambaud Paris, celebrated for his bold, sculptural statement pieces. Crafted in gold-tone metal, the substantial chain belt features chunky, layered links adorned with oversized heart, star, and medallion-shaped charms, creating dramatic movement and unmistakable vintage impact. Designed with versatility in mind, the piece can be styled traditionally as a belt or worn as a striking statement necklace, as shown in our photos. The set includes matching oversized star earrings, executed in the same bold gold-tone metal. The earrings are clip style and intentionally large, echoing the sculptural scale and couture presence of the belt. A truly standout vintage jewelry set that can be worn together or styled separately. All pieces are oversized, weighty, and highly substantial, making this a coveted collector’s example of 1980s French couture jewelry design. Note that images 2-4 show an AI model for styling inspiration Measurements (approximate): – Belt length: 41 in. total; adjustable to fit up to 38 in. – Large star motifs at hip: 2.5 in. H x 2 in. W – Dangle charms: 1.2 in. H x 1.2 in. W – Clip earrings: 2.5 in. H x 2.1 in. W Condition: Preowned and vintage, with signs of age, use, and prior wear consistent with vintage couture jewelry...
Chanel 1995 Barbie Collection Green Rhinestone Belt
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Spring/Summer 1995 Runway Green Crystal CC Belt Spring/Summer 1995 Collection Length: 96 cm including CC drop, 91 cm without drop Condition: Good vintage condition An exce...
Hermes 1930's Green Leather Belt
By Hermès
Located in Sharon, CT
A rare Hermes 1930's Deep Green Leather Belt with four gold washed brass 'nuts and bolts'. Fits waist size 28-30". Signed: Hermes-Paris 24 Fg St Honnore.
Chanel belt by Karl Lagerfeld Fall-Winter 1996
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 1996 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Gripoix Atelier. Golden metal jewelry belt with colorful glass paste. Made in Franc...
Coco Chanel Pate de Verre Belt, Workshop Gripoix
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel segmented belt of poured glass elements in signature ruby and emerald pate de verre links. 1950's France, made by studio Gripoix. Unsigned. Excellent Condition Length 3...
Gucci Brown Leather Belt with Gold-Tone Buckle - M
By Gucci
Located in Amman, JO
Gucci Brown Leather Belt with Gold-Tone Buckle This Gucci brown leather belt is a wardrobe essential that adds polish to any look. Crafted from smooth premium leather in a rich cogn...
Coppola e Toppo Green Crystal Hair Comb
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Coppola e Toppo Signed Coppola e Toppo comb in varied shades of green crystal set on double pronged faux tortoise hair comb. Another identical comb is available in amythest. L4.50",W2" The Coppola e Toppo company was formed in the late 1940′s by brother and sister designer duo, Bruno Coppola and Lyda Toppo in Milan, Italy. After small commissions for Dior and Balenciaga, Elsa Schiaparelli commissioned a line of faux coral bead jewelry...