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
345 Carat Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace, Four Strand 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
345 Carat Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace, Three Strand 14 Karat Gold Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise which is very ha...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian 23.40 Carat Moonstone Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 23.40 carat moonstone and 12 karat yellow gold collar length necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive Victorian moonstone necklace has been crafted in 12k yellow gold. The necklace displays a feature two-tiered drop to the center of the arrangement; the central tier ornamented with two bezel set round cabochon cut moonstones and the lower tier tapering to a single oval cabochon cut moonstone terminal. The central drop is flanked on either side by a total of six bezel set oval cabochon cut moonstones drops, dispersed evenly. The moonstone drops suspend from a 15.5" belcher chain, crafted in 12k yellow gold. The chain secures with a conventional spring loaded bolt ring fastening to the reverse. This antique Victorian collarette has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 12k gold. The necklace is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This stunning antique 1880s necklace...
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite Neckalce Carved Jade Tourmaline 18k Gold
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Amazing multi thread necklace with faced tanzanite stone, rose quartz, central with carved Jace surrounded with tourmaline carved leaf, 18 k Gold g...
Jade, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980's 14k Yellow Gold Layered Omega Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 14K Yellow Gold Layered Omega Necklace - The necklace measures 15.5 inches long, the 2nd chain drops down another .75 inches and the width is 2.5mm. The necklace has a...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 421 carats emerald ruby antique Pearls gold necklace, 50-100 year old
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Antique 421 carats emerald ruby and antique natural Pearls gold necklace, 50-100 year old, Old Emerald Jewelry. Museum quality heirloom necklace!! Reduced from $45,000 to $34,000 Gro...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Chanel Statement Pendant Multi-Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Chanel will make you feel feminine and fabulous in all of the best ways. Do not overlook all of the small details as this necklace is filled with varying designs of gold pendants, blue flower beads, pink beads, and white pearls. Comes with a clasp closure and five stacked metal chains creating a dramatic look. Pair this with a pink Valentino dress...
$1,540Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 5 in D 1 in L 9 in
1980's Vintage Multi Strand Bib Necklace With Lucite Chain, Beads And Silver
Located in North Miami, FL
This most arresting, dramatic and unusual vintage bib chunky multi strand necklace is from the 80's. It is faceted clear lucite interspersed with intertwined chain, gray beads and si...
Silver
Chanel Pearls & Crystal Buckle Multi-Strand Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this ultra rare gem from the iconic and timeless CHANEL! The details on this necklace are not to be missed and most importantly, YOU will not be missed in this necklace. Watch it shine from all the way across the room from the crystalized details. Details include five ultra-long strands...
Crystal, Pearl, Silver
Navajo Sterling Silver Liquid Silver 30 Strand Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Here is another treasure to add to your jewelry trunk! An extremely unique Navajo vintage liquid silver necklace with a rare count of 30...
Alex Jona Keshi Pearl Aquamarine White Gold Sautoir Long Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold sautoir long necklace featuring 90 keshi pearls weighting 43 carats in total and aquamarines. Keshi Pearl Widt...
Aquamarine, Pearl, White Gold
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1960's Gold and Clear Austrian Crystal Tiered Bib Necklace
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning versatile vintage tiered bib necklace has layers of Austrian bevel cut crystals hanging it tiers in a bib necklace form. They are gold ...
Crystal
$5,775
H 1.97 in W 0.15 in L 0.99 in
Coral Necklace with Floral Coral Removable Pendant Set with Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Coral Necklace With Floral Coral Removable Pendant set with 0.28 Carat Diamonds Can be worn as a choker with the removable coral hanger or without ...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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