Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Geode, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, Black Spinel, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-18th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Antique Rope Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, Britannia Standard Silver, PVD-Coated, B...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Rope Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Silver Plate, PVD-Coated, Sterling Silver, Base Metal, ...
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Amethyst, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Rope Necklaces
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Rope Necklaces
Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold-fill...
Early 2000s Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Yellow Gold
16th Century Malagasy Aesthetic Movement Antique Rope Necklaces
Tourmaline, Copper, Cut Steel, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 2...
2010s Victorian Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Contemporary Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century French Modern Rope Necklaces
Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Rope Necklaces
Agate, Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Rope Necklaces
20th Century Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Early 2000s Rope Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s North American Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
2010s Rope Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Rope Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Brass
2010s Italian Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Black Pearl, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl
1990s American Modern Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Victorian Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Black Spinel, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Artisan Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond, Pearl and Antique Rope Necklaces
Diamond, pearl and other antique rope necklaces continue to be worn around the world and across cultures, thanks to their many styles and versatility.
While the term rope necklace may conjure up images of a classic gold link chain with a pattern like a rope, it can refer to any long necklace that drapes over the chest. This can include a string of pearls, a fabric rope with a pendant or a metal necklace made of interlocking links.
Rope necklaces are among the most ancient pieces of jewelry. Even before the Bronze Age, when twisted metal necklaces took hold, rope necklaces were fashioned out of natural materials. One found in Israel, dating back 120,000 years, had seashells painted with ocher on a flax string. Even after all these years, necklaces of any kind remain an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit.
Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging — everything from equestrian-inspired pieces to statement brooches have come into vogue in recent years — 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 artisans at Van Cleef & Arpels, the celebrated French jewelry house that has earned the adoration of modern royals, found lots of inspiration in King Tut, whose burial chamber informed the look of Art Deco necklaces and other adornments of the era. David Webb also looked to history for the design of his necklaces, mining the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
Casual beads or a simple pendant can complete a relaxed ensemble, while multiple or heavy jeweled strands can give an outfit instant pizzazz. An antique or vintage rope necklace is the ultimate everyday accessory. Find yours today on 1stDibs.