Items Similar to Coppola e Toppo 1950s three strand turquoise glass bead necklace

White Akoya Pearl Necklace with 2-Tone Interlocking Spiral

Aquamarine Beads 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Spacers 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp

Genuine Fancy and Multi-Color Diamond Drum-Shape Beads Wire-Wrapped Necklace

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Necklace

Vintage paste Riviere necklace, 800 silver, c1930s

Natural Sapphire Beaded Long Necklace with a Gold and Diamond Rhondells

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 20

Coppola e Toppo 1950s three strand turquoise glass bead necklace

Name: Coppola e Toppo 1950s three strand turquoise glass bead necklace
Brand: Coppola e Toppo
Price: 980 USD

About the Item

A 1950s Coppola e Toppo turquoise glass bead necklace that is a striking and collectible piece of jewelry. Known for their intricate beadwork and bold designs, 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. The craftsmanship and attention to detail characteristic of Coppola e Toppo pieces would make this necklace a standout accessory that could elevate any outfit. The combination of the beautiful turquoise color and the expert beadwork would make this necklace a unique and valuable addition to any vintage jewelry collection. The turquoise beads are hand made approximately 10 mm in diameter and vary in size, shape and turquoise color. Some have streaks, inclusions and some are solid color. The wearable length is 16 inches with top and bottom of clasp closed. The longest strand is 20 inches. The intricate beaded square clasp is button style with the top woven in seed turquoise beads, small, medium and larger beads. Additionally, there are faux Baroque pearl accents and crystal beads on the clasp. The back of the brass bottom clasp is inscribed Made in Italy in block letters and Coppola e Toppo in script. Very very good condition.

Creator:

Coppola e Toppo

Metal:

Brass

Weight:

217 g

Dimensions:

Width: 1.25 in (31.75 mm)Depth: 0.63 in (16.01 mm)Length: 20 in (508 mm)

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

1950s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Lovely condition with light wear on clasp.

Seller Location:

New York, NY

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU54422682822

Shop All Coppola e Toppo

Coppola e Toppo

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.