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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21st Century Coppola e Toppo Green and Orange Twisted Crystal Bead Necklace
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The necklace by Coppola e Toppo features a dramatic interplay of green and orange crystal beads, arranged in a richly layered, braided design. Multiple strands of faceted beads are i...
Crystal
Iconic 21st century Beaded Crystals Multistrand Necklace by Coppola e Toppo
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Exude high-octane glamour with this breathtaking iconic 21st-century multistrand necklace by the legendary Italian house Coppola e Toppo, a piece that perfectly exemplifies the brand...
$2,850
W 0.71 in Dm 0.71 in L 0.99 in
Syna Yellow Gold North Star Multi Sapphire Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18k yellow gold Multi Sapphires 0.35 carat approx. Emerald 0.04 carat approx. Diamonds 0.15 carat approx. Chain sold separately Fashioned from 18kt yellow gold, this pe...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 1970s Malachite Yellow Gold Aquarius Zodiac Sign Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, circa 1970s, Italian made 18k gold medallion pendant, depicting Aquarius Zodiac sign. Set with malachite. Pendant is 40mm in diamet...
Malachite, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Lavender Jadeite Jade Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold, 2000s
Located in Stamford, CT
This exquisite pendant features a large, naturally colored lavender jadeite jade, beautifully carved to showcase the stone’s soft translucence and serene hue. Accompanied by a GIA ce...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Photo Book Locket Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.10 carat approx. Chain sold separately About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspiration from little things, Dharmesh &...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Long and Happy Life 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold long and happy life Chinese symbol pendant. Dimensions: Dm x 2.6 cm / Dm...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Memento Half Onyx - Half Diamond Sun Charm Pendant Large
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
A collection symbolizing a special life moment or a new chapter in our life, the Memento collection is a luxurious and modern representation of classical motifs. This collection feat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,900 / item
Feather Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 Karat gold, this beautiful feather pendant is set in 1.39 carats of sparkling diamonds. Available in yellow and white gold. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 14.70 carats approx. Diamonds 0.50 carats approx. Chain sold separately About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspiration...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ALESSANDRA DONA Pearl Necklace with tahiti and keshi pearls pink gold
Located in Amsterdam, NL
ALESSANDRA DONA Pearl Necklace with Tahiti and Keshi pearls in pink gold Go beyond the classics with this playful pearl necklace by Italian designer Alessandra Dona. The necklace i...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
.90 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
.90ct 6 round brilliant cut diamond cross pendant necklace, set in 18k white gold with a 16 inch 18k white gold chain. 6 round brillia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Memento Half Mother of Pearl - Half Diamond Sun Charm Pendant Large
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
A collection symbolizing a special life moment or a new chapter in our life, the Memento collection is a luxurious and modern representation of classical motifs. This collection feat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Crane Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Mother of Pearl 7 carats approx. Diamonds 0.06 carat approx. Chain sold separately About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspirat...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold