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
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
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
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
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 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...
Vintage 1930s Cobalt Blue Glass & Clear Faceted Crystal Bead Necklace, Art Deco
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage 1930s Cobalt Blue Glass & Clear Faceted Crystal Bead Necklace, Art Deco Style, Hand-Linked A beautiful example of early-century costume jewelry craftsmanship, this vintag...
Crystal
Pearl and 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...
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
$585
W 0.63 in D 0.63 in L 17 in
Yellow Gold Filled Necklace with Briolette Amethysts and Briolette Peridots
Located in Berkeley, CA
This piece is very dazzling! It's three dimensional movement allows it to sparkle catching all angles of light. It dances around your neck with beautiful shades of purple and green a...
Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold
Edwardian Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous coral beaded necklace is graduated in size as you get to the centre of the length. Made by E.P Mallory of Bath, this necklace comes i...
Coral
Chanel Necklace in Costume Pearly Beads and Gold-Plated Metal, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel (Made in France) Necklace in costume pearly beads and gold-plated metal. 2cc9 Collection. Additional Information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 80 cm Per...
Genuine Faceted Blue Topaz Briolette Drop Necklace, 14 Karat White
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Faceted Blue Topaz Briolette Drop Necklace weighing 200 carats. Length: 17.25 inches, 14K White Gold Clasp.
Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lobster
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace With 14 Karat Yellow Gold heavy yellow gold lobster clasp This marvelous vintage Lapis Lazuli necklace features 1 row of luscious Beads...
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Hakimoto 18K White Gold 13x10 mm Tahitian Pearl Necklace Full Diamonds Clasp
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Tahitian Pearl Strand Necklace 18K White Gold and 1.75 Carts Diamonds Weight (g): 87 Cultured South Sea Tahitian Pearl Pearl Size: 13X10mm...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
Hakimoto 15.5x14 mm Golden & Tahitian South Sea Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond Clasp
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Weight (g): 133 Cultured South Sea Pearl Pearl Size: 14X15.5mm Pearl Shape: Round Body color: Multicolor Orie...
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
22 Karat Gold Sapphire and Emerald Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
A delicate yet significant 22K gold necklace with faceted blue sapphires and faceted Colombian emeralds. The gold beads have a flower motif and have significant gold weight and fine...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
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 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