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Classic Round-Cut White Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Necklace. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Necklace. The 14K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts with Natural Round-cut white Di...
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rope Necklaces

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White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiana Marie Combes White Gold Woven Chain Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Riding Chain exhibits elegant simplicity in a classic woven chain for daily wear. Made in Los Angeles from recycled 14 karat white gold. This chain is beautifully woven, creati...
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2010s North American Artisan Rope Necklaces

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14k Gold, White Gold

Pave Diamond Round Disc Macrame Necklace with Black Onyx Made in Silver
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our stunning Pave Diamond Round Disc Macrame Necklace, featuring a luxurious combination of shimmering diamonds and bold black onyx, all s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Silver

Marco Bicego Cairo Yellow Gold Necklace CG707B
Located in Wilmington, DE
Collection: Cairo Material: Yellow Gold Colour: Gold Main stone: Diamond Carat/fineness: kt. 18/mill. 750 Chain length (cm): 42.0
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2010s Rope Necklaces

Vintage Chanel Double Strand Pearl and Bow Station Necklace, 2006
Located in London, GB
Chanel double strand faux pearl sautoir necklace with bow and CC logo stations, from Spring/Summer 2006. This classic Chanel necklace features ...
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Early 2000s French Contemporary Rope Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold Plate

13.0 Carat Gorgeous Faceted Ametrine from Bolivia Fancy Octagon Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ametrine Weight: 13 Carats Dimension: 15.2x15.1x10.4 Mm Origin: Bolivia Sjape: Octagon Color: Purple & Yellow Clarity: Eye Clean Certificate:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Bolivian Arts and Crafts Rope Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine

Vintage 8.00 Carat Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, Italy
An exquisite Gold Diamond necklace set with 8.00 carats of Sparkling old mine cut Diamonds graded H/I Color VS1 clarity. Exclusively hand crafted by great Italian masters craftsman f...
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Late 20th Century Italian Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Round Brilliant Cut Diamond by The Yard Solitaire Adjustable Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
0.90 ct 18K Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond By The Yard Solitaire Adjustable Necklace / Pendant EGL-USA.
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2010s Italian Modern Rope Necklaces

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Diamond

14 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Chain Lariat Style Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fashionable and bright, this bold fourteen 14 karat yellow gold necklace is the perfect accessory to dress up a starched collared blouse, fine gauge sweater or classic dress. Generously styled gold rope at a thickness of approximately 6.5 mm is presented with a fixed gold wrap knot...
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1980s American Vintage Rope Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

UnoAErre 14k Gold Twisted Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 14k gold twisted necklace by UnoAErre. A whimsical rope weaving creates a great 3D effect. The necklace looks massive but is actually lightweight and airy. The gold has high-polished finish that works great with the the flowing character of the necklace. Italian made, this necklace is meticulously crafted to create a modern piece by the traditional Italian quality standards. About estate jewelry Buying jewelry online might be challenging. The quality of the making has not got better over the time while the design is getting more and more generic. Add ever rising prices and you could end up with not finding anything suitable. To purchase a high-quality jewelry piece for an obtainable price consider buying estate items. • Quality vs Quantity Estate pieces mostly belong to the era when jewels were handmade and not mass produced. There were simply less jewelry makers at that time and they cared about their reputation. Opposed to the current fast fashion approach, life pace was in general slower. That allowed makers to take more time to craft a truly quality piece. • Fair price vs Overpriced Designer pieces aka signed pieces can cost multiple times more than their unsigned equivalents. We pay not only for an item itself but also for the brand advertising campaigns and all the buzz the name is creating. Prices for estate jewelry form differently and mostly depend on the cost paid by a seller. A pre-owned Bulgari ring and a brand-new Bulgari piece have a very appealing price difference. Ask your local jewelry store about a retail price of the desired piece and you’d be pleasantly surprised. • True value vs Seasonal rush Pre-owned jewelry retains its value. Over the time it gets rare and more expensive. Think purchasing a new car that loses its value right after you left your dealer versus buying a vintage vehicle.
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1990s Rope Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rope Tassel Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT black rope tassel necklace featuring five chunky black marbled resin pebbles. Embossed YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche. Made in France. Indicative measurements : ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Rope Necklaces

Larged Carved Jadeite Jade Pendant Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This lush and verdant pendant has been skillfully and recently carved with auspicious symbology. The large (63.37mm x 34.16mm x 10.78mm) oval carving displays a range of luscious gre...
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2010s Chinese Artisan Rope Necklaces

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Jade

14k White Gold 12.57 Carat Total Weight Round Brilliant Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: 14K White Gold Primary Stone: One Hundred Eighty Nine Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weight: Approximately 12.57 Carats Color/Clarity: G-H / SI1-2...
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2010s Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.9 Carat Round Diamond Floral Necklace 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k White Gold (clasp is 14k white gold) Diamond Details: Approx. 1.9ctw of round cut diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity Measurements: Necklace measures 16" in length. Fastening: Lobster Clasp Item Weight: 4.8g (3.1dwt) Additional Details: Item comes with a Diamonds by...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Byzantine Diamond Necklace 21 Grams Turkey
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold necklace featuring aa Byzantine motif weighing 21 grams. Made in Turkey
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Early 2000s Turkish Contemporary Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 3.77 Carats Total Diamonds and Mother of Pearl Long Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable long necklace showcasing diamond encrusted and mother of pearl in an evil eye design. Diamonds weigh 3.77 carats total. Made with 18K Whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GSI Certified 20ct 4.3mm Natural Diamond 14K Gold Wedding Round Tennis Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 29.11 grams of 14-karat White Gold, contains 58 Stones of Round Diamonds with a total of 19.86-Carats in H-I Color and I1-I2 Clarity. CONTEMPORARY AND TIMELESS ESSENCE: ...
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2010s American Contemporary Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Chanel Long Sautoir Necklace with Red Gripoix Glass, Faux Pearls And Gold LInks
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous long vintage Chanel sautoir necklace has red gripoix glass beads, faux pearls interspersed along the gold metal link chai...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 4 Gm Figaro Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 4 Gm 3 mm Figaro Chain Necklace, 18" Long 3 MM wide 18 Inches long Necklace Weight of the Necklace is 4 Grams Please look at all the pictures Its v...
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Early 2000s Rope Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Sticks & Stones" Rope-Length Necklace with Rough Black Diamonds & Stick Pearls
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Names will never hurt you and neither will this necklace. Fifty-five carats of rough black diamonds are interspersed with freshwater pearls to cre...
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2010s American Contemporary Rope Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Black Diamond, Diamond, Yellow ...

Golden Necklace with a Special Closing Mechanism
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Jewel: Necklace; Weight: 117.8 grams; Length: 110 cm (adjustable closure); Hallmark: 18 kt gold 750; Condition: As good as new; The quality has been taken from the certificate belong...
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20th Century Rope Necklaces

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Locket WITH Natural Emerald , NO CHAIN
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Locket and Natural Emerald Heart Locket is 12 inch wide and 1.3 Inch long CHAIN IS NOT AVAILABLE Natural Brazilian Emerald , Pear shape , approx...
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1960s Vintage Rope Necklaces

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Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Italian Mid-20th Century Coral Wrapped Rope Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Crafted at some point during the middle of the 20th century, undoubtedly in Italy, this very substantial 18K yellow gold fluted link, coral wrapped rope necklace has a hefty weight a...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Rope Necklaces

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Equilibrium Long Gold-Plated Pendant Necklace With Leather Chain
Located in Dubai, AE
As the inaugural collection of Alia bin Omair, Tears began the brand's journey of presenting nature in jewelry. Focusing on distinctive nuggets of frankincense–known as the tears of ...
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2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Rope Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Silver

Syna Yellow Gold Turquoise Lariat Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Turquoise 14 carats approx. Diamonds 0.20 carat approx. 24 inch, adjustable lariat Limited edition Exquisitely crafted from 18-karat yellow gold, thi...
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2010s American Contemporary Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hakimoto 18K Natural Color 69 Tahitian 15x12 mm Baroque 39" Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K Tahitian South Sea Strand Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Weight (g): 266 69 Cultured South Sea Tahitian Pearl Pearl Size: 12X1...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Rope Necklaces

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Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Necklace David Yurman 18Kt Yellow Gold South Sea Pearls
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare vintage David Yurman necklace made in 18KT yellow gold chain with south sea pearls. GRAM WEIGHT: 45.69gr GOLD: 18KT yellow gold PE...
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Early 19th Century Classical Roman Antique Rope Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Simple Stylish 18ct White Gold Woven Torque Necklace, Circa 1990
Located in London, GB
An 18ct white gold torque style necklace by Hermes c.1990s, the round, solid torque necklace formed of threads of white gold woven into a cross hatched design creating a diamond shap...
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Late 20th Century French Rope Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold

Timeless Vintage Chanel Logo Rope Design Necklace 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An iconic vintage Chanel rope logo necklace boasting the iconic interlocking Cs upon a coiled rope medallion. Set within a chunky chain this piece will undoubtedly turn heads owing t...
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1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces

60" Black Czechoslovakian Jet Faceted Crystal Bead Long Rope Necklace, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A chic vintage necklace! A single strand of jet-black Czech crystals fastened with a goldtone springring clasp. A simple and stylish long (60 in / 148 cm) rope necklace which can be ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Rope Necklaces

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Crystal

Vintage Givenchy Long Herringbone Chain Necklace with Logo Clasp, 1980s
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1980s Givenchy herringbone chain necklace in gold plate. This long heritage necklace comprises a flat, wide herringbone chain with a stat...
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1980s Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces

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Gold Plate

GIA Lavender Jadeite Necklace with Diamond Rondelles in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Charleston, SC
Overall Description: 6.5-7 mm Lavender Jade Round Beads •Total bead count of 104 Diamond Eternity Rondelle Spacers •5.5 mm •0.16 Carat •18 Karat White Gold O...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, White Gold

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Opium Pendant Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage OPIUM medallion pendant necklace. Purple passementerie rope and tassel. Marked YSL Made in France. Indicative measurements : length worn (including the t...
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20th Century French Rope Necklaces

Syna Yellow Gold Lariat Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 1.90 carats approx. 24 inch, adjustable lariat Limited edition Exquisitely hand-crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this limited-edition Mogu...
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2010s American Contemporary Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verdura 18ct Yellow Gold and Round Brilliant Diamond 'Regatta' Necklace
Located in London, GB
A beautiful gold and diamond ‘Regatta’ necklace by Verdura, c.1970s, the bib-style necklace of openwork design formed of 18ct yellow gold twisted rope work loop motifs each suspendin...
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Late 20th Century American Rope Necklaces

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Hakimoto 15x11 mm 37 inches Double Strands South Sea Pearl 18K Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold With Diamond Clasp Weight (g): 214 Cultured South Sea Pearl Pearl Size: 15X11mm Pearl Shape: Round Body co...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Rope Necklaces

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Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 4 Gm Figaro Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 4 Gm 3 mm Figaro Chain Necklace, 3 MM wide 20 Inches long Necklace Weight of the Necklace is 4 Grams Please look at all the pictures Its very hard to...
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Early 2000s Rope Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cluster Chevron Necklace 14K Yellow Gold V Choker Pear Cluster .35 carat
Located in Austin, TX
The 14 karat yellow gold chevron diamond necklace looks perfect on any neck. The rope chain is soldered to a V-shape design of gold accented a...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Benny & Valerie Aldrich Inlaid Multi-Gemstone and Sterling Silver Bolo Tie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Inlaid Multi-Gemstone and Sterling Silver Bolo Tie by Benny & Valerie Aldrich. An exquisitely inlaid bolo made of many different stones including turquoise, spiny oyster, fire opal, sugilite, and varasite all set sterling silver. It has an adjustable turquoise braided-leather cord strap with sterling silver ferrules surrounded by cabochons of turquoise, fire opal, varacite, and sugilite with the sterling tips set with turquoise, sugilite, and fire opal. Inscribed on clasp "Aldrich Arts...
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Late 20th Century American Rope Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Fire Opal, Other, Sterling Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Chain Choker
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold 2mm Rope Chain Choker Necklace Measuring 13 Inches Long With Tube Clasp & Figure 8 Safety. Finished Weight Is 4.7 Grams.
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1990s Rope Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hakimoto 17x13 mm South Sea 34" Double Strand 18K Diamond clasp Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold With Diamond Clasp Weight (g): 228 Cultured South Sea Pearl Pearl Size: 17X13mm Pearl Shape: Round Body col...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Statement Pendant
Located in Frome, Somerset
This stunning aquamarine statement pendant has been handmade in our workshop. We have mixed jaali, embossed, hand engraving and enamel work in t...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Rope Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Hakimoto 36.5" Natural Fancy Color 13.8x11 mm South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 11x13.8mm 36.5" Fancy color South Sea Pearl Necklace 71 rare color Fancy pastel South Sea Pearls from Tahiti and Fiji Island
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Pearl & Rhinestone Triple Rope Necklace 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
What an incredible find. A Vintage Pearl Triple Rope Necklace. Featuring three glorious ropes of non graduated, simulated pearls with a high quality lustre finish. Finished with a st...
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20th Century Rope Necklaces

Vintage 18k Gold Agate Anchor Pendant Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Vintage 18k Gold Agate Anchor Pendant Limited Edition These stunning anchor pendants come on a solid 18k yellow gold chain and make for the perfect state...
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20th Century Retro Rope Necklaces

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Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Carat Gold Hermès Paris Knot Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold necklace with links of flat knots tied with gold ropes alternated by round links, French mastermark: for Pierre Lefebvre, signed and numbered: Hermès Paris, F...
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1970s French Vintage Rope Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Polki Diamond & Pearl Necklace with Black Onyx Made in Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
14kt:13.05g, Diamond:14.36ct, Silver:34.968g, Pearl:108.55ct,, Size: 432MM"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Cranberry Garnet Rope Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents & Clasp, 54 Inches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extra-long strand of cranberry color garnet beads can be worn in many different ways! Wear it as a triple strand for work, a double strand for an af...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rope Necklaces

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Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Graduated Twisted Rope Link Chain Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Graduated Twisted Rope Link Gold Chain Necklace composed of 18k yellow. With a twisted rope style link that is wider at the front and thinner ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Vintage Carved Jade Laughing Buddha Large Pendant / Necklace / Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Certified Vintage 1950s Carved Jade Laughing Buddha Large Pendant Jade Necklace/ Hanging / Decor It is supposed to be very lucky for the household people It is certified and certificate is attached VINTAGE PRE-OWNED ESTATE PIECE from 1950.s Highly pierced Jade Necklace weight 177.5 Grams Jade Measurements 3 .5 inches by 2.2 inch Certificate is in Japanese YOU WILL RECEIVE THIS BEAUTIFUL NECKLACE IN A PRETTY BOX...
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1950s Vintage Rope Necklaces

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Jade

Rope Necklace with Black Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:4.508g, Diamond:29.95ct, Thread:0.12g Size: 914 MM"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rope Necklace with Black Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:4.162g, Diamond:36.22ct, Thread:0.13g Size: 914 MM"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hakimoto 15x12 mm 33.5" Natural Fancy Color South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 12x15mm 33.5" Fancy color South Sea Pearl Necklace 61 rare color Fancy pastel South Sea Pearls from Tahiti a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Box Chain Ball Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold 1.1 mm wide Box Chain Ball Necklace 24 Inches Long 1.1 MM wide 24 Inches long Necklace Beautiful box chain necklace with ball stations, There are 12 ball as station...
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Early 2000s Rope Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heavy Italian 14k Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
Located in Bradenton, FL
Heavy Italian 14k Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace. The necklace measures 30 inches. It is marked 14k Italy and it weighs 39 Grams!! This beautiful 14K nec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Rope Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold classy tennis necklace is from Timeless Collection. This piece of jewellery is made of natural white round diamonds in G color and SI clarity in total of 7.17 Carat. T...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

24" Gold Chain "Damita" Necklace With Tassel Pendant By Monet, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 24" heavy chain with clasp closure - 4" pendant drop - Gold plated - Fold over clasp closure - By Monet (signed on clasp) - Circa 1960s - Estate acquired - E...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces

Long Tahitian 17.5x15 mm 39 Baroque Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond Clasp 30"long
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Manufacture Suggested Retail Price $25,000 Tahitian South Sea Baroque Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond White Gold Clasp 39 Tahitian Baroque Pearls Size 15.5x17.5...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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.

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