Antique Rope Necklaces
1920s French Art Deco Antique Rope Necklaces
1870s Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1880s Indian Antique Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
19th Century French Antique Rope Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yel...
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Rope Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold
1830s Italian Georgian Antique Rope Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Antique Rope Necklaces
White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1860s Antique Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
16th Century Italian Artist Antique Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Bronze
1870s English Art Nouveau Antique Rope Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1810s German Georgian Antique Rope Necklaces
Berlin Iron
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold
19th Century American Georgian Antique Rope Necklaces
Citrine, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Rope Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Rope Necklaces
Gold
Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1750s English Georgian Antique Rope Necklaces
1880s Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1910s British Belle Époque Antique Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century Antique Rope Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Indian Antique Rope Necklaces
Emerald
19th Century Antique Rope Necklaces
Diamond
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Italian Late Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
10k Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1920s French Art Deco Antique Rope Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal, Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Rope Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Antique Rope Necklaces
22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Rope Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1920s Unknown Antique Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Rope Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1700s Italian Antique Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Rope Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Rope Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Brass, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Contemporary Antique Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Antique Rope Necklaces
18k Gold
19th Century Antique Rope Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Antique Rope Necklaces
19th Century Antique Rope Necklaces
18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Finding the Right necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023To tell if a necklace is antique, first look for hallmarks that indicate the maker. If you locate them, you can consult trusted online resources to find out when the company or artisan was active. To qualify as an antique, a necklace must be at least 100 years old. The presence of materials that are no longer commonly used to produce jewelry, like bakelite, camphor glass, foil opals and paste, can be good indicators that a piece is an antique. Antique jewelry is also more likely to have European- and rose-cut gemstones than modern cuts like the brilliant round. Because it can be difficult to date jewelry on your own, you may wish to consult an expert, like a certified appraiser or experienced dealer, for assistance. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique necklaces.
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