Vintage poster “Fashion Jewels’. Coppola e Toppo vintage jewellery masterpieces
Coppola e Toppo vintage jewellery masterpieces
The history of Italian jewelry trademark Coppola e Toppo began in the late 1940s in Milan, founded by brother and sister Bruno Coppola and Lyda Toppo. Originally, they made jewelry under the name of their favorite dog Mickey. However, the quick and loud success of the company made them use Coppola e Toppo marking. First, Parisian fashion houses Dior and Balenciaga used the company’s jewelry work in fashion shows and retail sales. In addition, Elsa Schiaparelli commissioned a collection “Bijou Voyagers” made of faux coral. Next, they created collections for iconic Italian couturiers Gucci and Valentino.
The number of works signed “Made in Italy Coppola e Toppo” increased significantly. The company’s designers began using crystals, Murano glass and plastic beads in ornaments. Also, they used gilded metal, silver, and faux pearls.
In 1972 a large Italian company absorbed Coppola e Toppo and continued the production of jewelry signed Coppola e Toppo until 1986.
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Coppola e Toppo vintage jewellery masterpieces (late 1940’s – 1986)
Cognac Crystal & Brass Cuff BraceletCrystal Cuff BraceletEarrings and necklace of colored glass beadsFour strand necklace and earrings, 1959. Approx. $1800Made for Valentino Necklace with pendant and earrings. Swarovski crystals, gilded metal. 1970 £ 1800-2000Multicolor crystal bead necklace. 1950s, approx. $980Necklace – blue, green and turquoise glass. Early 1960’s. circumference 72.5 cm £ 1400-1500Crystal and Pearl bow necklacePearl Murano Glass Necklace. 1960s1960s necklace. $ 500Plastic beads necklace, right – necklace of amber, topaz and citrine. 1960’sRight – necklace, volcanic stone, gilded metal, artificial pearls. 1960’s. 49.5 cm £ 700-800. Left – necklace, glass, gilded, 1960sRuby Red and Smoky Gray Crystal Beaded Cuff BraceletShades of Blue Mermaid Necklace and Matching EarringsVintage NecklaceTwo necklaces – faux pearls, clear glass and colored Bohemian glass. 1950sNecklace-collar of golden leaves of glass beadsBracelet, glass, baroque pearls, 1960sChoker Necklace, 1960sExquisite necklace and earrings for ValentinoIvana Bastianello in Coppola e Toppo jewelry, Vogue Italia, March 1969. Photo Gian Paolo BarbieriLeaf necklace of beads, 1960sVogue 1969. Italian model Mirella Petteni, photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri. Necklace and clips by Coppola e ToppoMaker’s mark
