Rope Necklaces
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold
1950s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Jade
1980s Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Pall...
1960s American Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
2010s American Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
White Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Indonesian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Classical Greek Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Rope Necklaces
Quartz, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Rope Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Neoclassical Rope Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
Early 2000s Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Indian Antique Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
1970s Vintage Rope Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
Mid-20th Century Czech Rope Necklaces
Crystal
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
2010s German Contemporary Rope Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Tourmaline, Silver
2010s German Contemporary Rope Necklaces
2010s German Contemporary Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Morganite, Sterling Silver
2010s German Contemporary Rope Necklaces
2010s Modern Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl
2010s Greek Artist Rope Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Jasper, Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 1...
1940s French Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Aquamarine, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, 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.