Description: ITALIAN DRESSING!...Exquisite COPPOLA E TOPPO clear and shades of purple multi-strand crystals torsade necklace. Features strands of hand-strung amethyst aurora borealis, pale lilac, and mauve faceted crystal beads attached at various intervals, draping from the lilac woven crystal bead decorative 'anchor' base. C&T iconic heart shaped clasp is covered in shades of purple crystals with small lavender seed beads. Antiqued gold-plated or bronze metal base.Measures 16 1/2"L (including adjustable extender).Signed MADE IN ITALY BY COPPOLA E TOPPO on the male side of the clasp.Excellent vintage condition. The crystals are highly light refractive, shimmery, and prismatic. Heirloom quality, to be treasured for decades!Book reference here can be found on page 183 of Carole Tanenbaum's 'Fabulous Fakes'.COPPOLA E TOPPO: 1960 - 1970s (Italy) Lydia Coppola founded the Coppola e Toppo (her married name) Company in Italy in 1946 after designing jewelry for Schiaparelli earlier in her career. She created jewelry pieces of dramatic faceted glass rhinestones and crystals, plastic beads, faux pearls, and imitation seed pearls on gold plated metal or strung on brass wire tightly wrapped and clustered together and included ornamental clasps. Mark: "Made in Italy By Coppola e Toppo" and on each earring, a cutout star is pierced into the clip metal. The company ceased production in the 1970s. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 1895 USD
Location: Bradenton, Florida
End Time: 2024-12-09T18:40:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8.25 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country of Origin: Italy
Type: Beads
Secondary Stone: Crystal
Main Stone Color: Multicolor
Color: Multicolor
Jewelry Department: Fashion
Signed: Yes
Brand: Coppola e Toppo
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Style: Strand/String, Beaded
Material: Beads
Main Stone: Crystal
Metal: Gold Plated