Skip to main content

Black Rope Necklaces

to
10
105
42
98
55
34
32
14
8
5
5
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
21
12
9
5
5
Sort By
Black Stone Pendant Necklace on Rope
Black Stone Pendant Necklace on Rope

Black Stone Pendant Necklace on Rope

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Black Stone Pendant Necklace on Rope is a versatile and stylish piece that combines the boldness

Category

Late 20th Century Regency Rope Necklaces

Rope Necklace with Black Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold
Rope Necklace with Black Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold

Rope Necklace with Black Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

"18KT:4.162g, Diamond:36.22ct, Thread:0.13g Size: 914 MM"

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Red White Black Link Rope Necklace
1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Red White Black Link Rope Necklace

1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Red White Black Link Rope Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a colourful nautical design rope necklace created by YSL in 1980’s. The piece features red

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Rope Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

Marina J. Woven Pearl Rope Necklace with Black Pearl Accents & 14k Yellow Gold
Marina J. Woven Pearl Rope Necklace with Black Pearl Accents & 14k Yellow Gold

Marina J. Woven Pearl Rope Necklace with Black Pearl Accents & 14k Yellow Gold

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful piece made by Marina J. This necklace features gorgeous high luster Black and White

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rope Tassel Necklace
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rope Tassel Necklace

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rope Tassel Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT black rope tassel necklace featuring five chunky black marbled resin pebbles

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Rope Necklaces

1990s Black Wood and Gilded Brass Necklace by Monies
1990s Black Wood and Gilded Brass Necklace by Monies

1990s Black Wood and Gilded Brass Necklace by Monies

By Monies

Located in Aci Castello, IT

The piece is an exemplary statement necklace by the Danish design house Monies, created by Gerda

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Rope Necklaces

Sautoir necklace w/ freshwater black pearls, emerald beads and rock crystals
Sautoir necklace w/ freshwater black pearls, emerald beads and rock crystals

Sautoir necklace w/ freshwater black pearls, emerald beads and rock crystals

Located in New Orleans, LA

An elegant sautoir necklace consisting of a 24” rope of black freshwater oval pearls with an

Category

2010s American Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Black Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Carved Shell Cameo Pendant Necklace With Black Spinel & Pave Diamonds
Carved Shell Cameo Pendant Necklace With Black Spinel & Pave Diamonds

Carved Shell Cameo Pendant Necklace With Black Spinel & Pave Diamonds

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

18Kt:0.73g, Diamond:6.6Ct, Silver:25.93g, Cameo:201.95Ct, Black Spinel:127.08Ct, Size: 598mmXXMM"

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Black Spinel, 18k Gold, Silver

Chanel Rare Black Silk Gold Plated Medallion Neck Tie Necklace
Chanel Rare Black Silk Gold Plated Medallion Neck Tie Necklace

Chanel Rare Black Silk Gold Plated Medallion Neck Tie Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Rare Black Silk Gold Plated Medallion Neck Tie Necklace *Marked Chanel *Made in France -It

Category

2010s French Artisan Rope Necklaces

Tahitian Ombre Necklace
Tahitian Ombre Necklace

Tahitian Ombre Necklace

Located in Great Neck, NY

Style and glamour are in the spotlight with this exquisite Tahitian Ombre necklace. This 14-karat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pave Diamond Round Disc Macrame Necklace with Black Onyx Made in Silver
Pave Diamond Round Disc Macrame Necklace with Black Onyx Made in Silver

Pave Diamond Round Disc Macrame Necklace with Black Onyx Made in Silver

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our stunning Pave Diamond Round Disc Macrame Necklace, featuring a luxurious

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Silver

Multicolor Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Multicolor Pearl and Diamond Necklace

Multicolor Pearl and Diamond Necklace

Located in Great Neck, NY

Style and glamour are in the spotlight with this exquisite multicolor pearl and diamond necklace

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Tahitian and South Sea Ombre Necklace
Tahitian and South Sea Ombre Necklace

Tahitian and South Sea Ombre Necklace

Located in Great Neck, NY

necklace. This 14-karat round cut necklace is made from 73 pearls and 0.10 karats of SI1-SI2, GH color

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Opium Inro Pendant Necklace
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Opium Inro Pendant Necklace

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Opium Inro Pendant Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage OPIUM inro pendant necklace. This necklace consists of a black cord, a

Category

20th Century French Rope Necklaces

Multi-Color Baroque South Sea and Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Multi-Color Baroque South Sea and Freshwater Pearl Necklace

Multi-Color Baroque South Sea and Freshwater Pearl Necklace

Located in Great Neck, NY

This beautiful necklace is made from pink freshwater pearls, gold and white south sea pearls, and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 1...

Hakimoto 36.5" Natural Fancy Color 13.8x11 mm South Sea Pearl Necklace
Hakimoto 36.5" Natural Fancy Color 13.8x11 mm South Sea Pearl Necklace

Hakimoto 36.5" Natural Fancy Color 13.8x11 mm South Sea Pearl Necklace

Located in Hicksville, NY

Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 11x13.8mm 36.5" Fancy color South Sea Pearl Necklace 71 rare color Fancy

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

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

Yellow and Black Diamond Ctw 0.80 Slider Pendant
Yellow and Black Diamond Ctw 0.80 Slider Pendant

Yellow and Black Diamond Ctw 0.80 Slider Pendant

Located in Hong Kong, HK

The Yellow and Black Diamond Slider Pendant is a captivating piece featuring a trio of sun-shaped

Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, 24k Gold

Hakimoto 18K Natural Color 69 Tahitian 15x12 mm Baroque 39" Pearl Necklace
Hakimoto 18K Natural Color 69 Tahitian 15x12 mm Baroque 39" Pearl Necklace

Hakimoto 18K Natural Color 69 Tahitian 15x12 mm Baroque 39" Pearl Necklace

Located in Hicksville, NY

Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K Tahitian South Sea Strand Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Weight (g): 266

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Rope Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Dan Nieto Sterling Silver Turquoise Detailed Wolf Black Leather Bolo Tie
Vintage Dan Nieto Sterling Silver Turquoise Detailed Wolf Black Leather Bolo Tie

Vintage Dan Nieto Sterling Silver Turquoise Detailed Wolf Black Leather Bolo Tie

Located in Montclair, NJ

Brown Veining - 41.58 x 33.27mm (approx.) Material: Sterling Silver - Black Leather Weight: 198 Grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Judith Ripka Antique Roman Trojan White Gold Pendant on A Black Silk Cord
Judith Ripka Antique Roman Trojan White Gold Pendant on A Black Silk Cord

Judith Ripka Antique Roman Trojan White Gold Pendant on A Black Silk Cord

By Judith Ripka

Located in New York, NY

A Judith Ripka designed necklace, showcasing an engraved pendant with an embossed Roman trojan in

Category

Late 20th Century American Rope Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Leather Lariat with Black Tahitian Pearls, Jade, Emeralds and 18K Gold
Leather Lariat with Black Tahitian Pearls, Jade, Emeralds and 18K Gold

Leather Lariat with Black Tahitian Pearls, Jade, Emeralds and 18K Gold

By Deborah Lockhart Phillips

Located in Nantucket, MA

A leather lariat to be worn long or short. Dangling from each end are 18K gold beads and pendants-- emeralds, gold and jade pendants. Length short is 19.5" and long is 39". By Debo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold

Post Modern Glass Lariat with Anodized Aluminum Pendants
Post Modern Glass Lariat with Anodized Aluminum Pendants

Post Modern Glass Lariat with Anodized Aluminum Pendants

Located in New York, NY

mounted on chrome spheres. The necklace is composed of hundreds of smokey grey glass tablet beads which

Category

Vintage 1980s American Rope Necklaces

Multi-Color Baroque Tahitian and South Sea Pearl Strand
Multi-Color Baroque Tahitian and South Sea Pearl Strand

Multi-Color Baroque Tahitian and South Sea Pearl Strand

Located in Great Neck, NY

black, gold, and white. The pearls range in size from 10.8-14.6mm. The strand is strung with a double

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Pompom Tassel With Diamond, Tsavorite, Onyx Necklace in 18K WG
Cartier Panthere Pompom Tassel With Diamond, Tsavorite, Onyx Necklace in 18K WG

Cartier Panthere Pompom Tassel With Diamond, Tsavorite, Onyx Necklace in 18K WG

By Cartier

Located in Naples, FL

Tsavorites, 10 Cabochon Onyx, And ~.38 CTW Of Diamonds. The Pendant Is On A 14" Black Rope Necklace. SN

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Panthere 18k Yellow Gold on a Black Cord Pendant
Cartier Panthere 18k Yellow Gold on a Black Cord Pendant

Cartier Panthere 18k Yellow Gold on a Black Cord Pendant

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

comes on the original black rope necklace, featuring with an 18 kt. gold clasp. Original Cartier box is

Category

20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Mexican Smokey Quartz Pendant
Sterling Silver Mexican Smokey Quartz Pendant

Sterling Silver Mexican Smokey Quartz Pendant

Located in Wallkill, NY

). Measuring 3.75 in. It is Hanging on a Black Rope necklace which can be tied at different lengths. This is

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Long Rope Black onyx Necklace With Pave Diamond Ball
Long Rope Black onyx Necklace With Pave Diamond Ball

Long Rope Black onyx Necklace With Pave Diamond Ball

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

,D:5ct ONYX BLACK:644Cts

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx

Marina J. Black Pearl Rope Necklace with 18k Yellow Gold Plating & Drop Tassel
Marina J. Black Pearl Rope Necklace with 18k Yellow Gold Plating & Drop Tassel

Marina J. Black Pearl Rope Necklace with 18k Yellow Gold Plating & Drop Tassel

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Black Pearl Woven Rope Necklace by Marina J. This piece is made with high luster Black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver

Heidi Daus Embellished Large Pendant Pave Crystal Rope Motif  Link Necklace
Heidi Daus Embellished Large Pendant Pave Crystal Rope Motif  Link Necklace

Heidi Daus Embellished Large Pendant Pave Crystal Rope Motif Link Necklace

By Heidi Daus

Located in Milford, DE

crystals. Rope-motif link necklace. From Heidi Daus' HSN collection. Hallmarks: Heidi Daus, China

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal

Yoko London Tahitian, South Sea and Pink Freshwater Pearl Rope Necklace
Yoko London Tahitian, South Sea and Pink Freshwater Pearl Rope Necklace

Yoko London Tahitian, South Sea and Pink Freshwater Pearl Rope Necklace

By Yoko London

Located in London, GB

A playful necklace by Yoko London, featuring an array of Tahitian, Golden and White South Sea and

Category

2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl

Escada 1980s Enamel Angel Fish on a Rope Necklace New, Never worn
Escada 1980s Enamel Angel Fish on a Rope Necklace New, Never worn

Escada 1980s Enamel Angel Fish on a Rope Necklace New, Never worn

By Escada

Located in Wallkill, NY

length you like. You can change out the rope for a chain of your choice as well. Purchased back in the

Category

Vintage 1980s German Drop Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Diana M. 18kt Diamond Pendant 1.50 cts Circle Design On Black Rope
Diana M. 18kt Diamond Pendant 1.50 cts Circle Design On Black Rope

Diana M. 18kt Diamond Pendant 1.50 cts Circle Design On Black Rope

By Diana M. Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Diana M. 18kt diamond pendent 1.50cts circle desighn on black rope Diana M. is a leading supplier

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Christian Dior Vintage Large Oval Circle Black Clear Crystals Double Rope 2 Set
Christian Dior Vintage Large Oval Circle Black Clear Crystals Double Rope 2 Set

Christian Dior Vintage Large Oval Circle Black Clear Crystals Double Rope 2 Set

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Oval Circle Black Clear Crystals Double Rope Interlocked

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

YC Fine Silver Pearl Diamond Pendant Black Rhodium and Gold with Rope Chain
YC Fine Silver Pearl Diamond Pendant Black Rhodium and Gold with Rope Chain

YC Fine Silver Pearl Diamond Pendant Black Rhodium and Gold with Rope Chain

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

. The pendant is delivered with an 18" Silver handknitted rope also plated with black rhodium. For a

Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Silver...

"Tribal Visions" African person wearing yellow earrings and rope necklaces
"Tribal Visions" African person wearing yellow earrings and rope necklaces

"Tribal Visions" African person wearing yellow earrings and rope necklaces

By Janice Frame

Located in Edgartown, MA

"As an African-American artist in today’s world, I embody the vast differences found in our collective backgrounds. I view them as cultural assets. We are always self discovering and...

Category

2010s Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Resin, Acrylic, Magazine Paper

Gabrielle Sanchez Black Tahitian Pearl Necklace 'Rope'
Gabrielle Sanchez Black Tahitian Pearl Necklace 'Rope'

Gabrielle Sanchez Black Tahitian Pearl Necklace 'Rope'

By Gabrielle Sanchez

Located in new york, NY

luxury. GSIVN208 Black Tahitian pearl 54” wrap necklace, graduating from 8-11mm (claspless)

Category

2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

In Circles Black Suede Necklace
In Circles Black Suede Necklace

In Circles Black Suede Necklace

Unavailable|$275 / item

In Circles Black Suede Necklace

By Jada Jo

Located in Newport Beach, CA

. USA Materials Suede Cord: Cream, Black, or Brown. Vermeil, Brass. Properties Circles represent the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces

Materials

Vermeil

AMETHYST Black Jade Diamonds Rose Gold Necklace
AMETHYST Black Jade Diamonds Rose Gold Necklace

AMETHYST Black Jade Diamonds Rose Gold Necklace

Located in Miami, FL

AMETHYST Black Jade Diamonds Pink in 18 Carat Rose Gold Long Necklace 120 cm (47.2 inches). HAND

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Black Jade, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Black Mother of Pearl , Necklace /Belt on Stainless Steel Mesh.
SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Black Mother of Pearl , Necklace /Belt on Stainless Steel Mesh.

SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Black Mother of Pearl , Necklace /Belt on Stainless Steel Mesh.

By Sylvia Gottwald

Located in Washington DC, DC

The stunning Necklace/ Belt consists of Black M.O.P. Buckle with hand carved decorative enhancement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Rope Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Steel, Stainless Steel

SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Black Mother of Pearl with Silver spacers Statement necklace.
SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Black Mother of Pearl with Silver spacers Statement necklace.

SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Black Mother of Pearl with Silver spacers Statement necklace.

By Sylvia Gottwald

Located in Washington DC, DC

Black mother of pearl unusual bead necklace, consists of 65 hand cut, two holes , polished pieces

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Black Jet Lariat
Black Jet Lariat

Black Jet Lariat

Unavailable|$375

Black Jet Lariat

Located in Topanga, CA

1920's black jet lariat. Can be worn as belt or necklace.

Category

20th Century American Rope Necklaces

15 - 17.5mm Tahitian Pearl Multi Colored Sapphire Long Necklace
15 - 17.5mm Tahitian Pearl Multi Colored Sapphire Long Necklace

15 - 17.5mm Tahitian Pearl Multi Colored Sapphire Long Necklace

Located in Nicosia, CY

Round Off Shape, One of a Kind, Black Tahitian Cultured Pearls 15 - 17.5mm of blue and pink

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

BELPEARL Kasumiga Pink Pearl Necklace Set in 18 Karat Gold, Amethyst
BELPEARL Kasumiga Pink Pearl Necklace Set in 18 Karat Gold, Amethyst

BELPEARL Kasumiga Pink Pearl Necklace Set in 18 Karat Gold, Amethyst

Located in New York, NY

Tahitian Pearl Rope Necklace Length: 42 inches Pearls: 13-9mm Pink & Peach pearls Stones: Amethysts

Category

2010s American Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Sylvia Gottwald, Long 3 strand  Necklace with  Art Deco, Abalone beads
Sylvia Gottwald, Long 3 strand  Necklace with  Art Deco, Abalone beads

Sylvia Gottwald, Long 3 strand Necklace with Art Deco, Abalone beads

By Sylvia Gottwald

Located in Washington DC, DC

hand crafted from thin Abalone /Haliotis hand cut pieces with black bone ends.The long Necklace spacers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Small Shell , Iridescent Mother of Pearl , Sustainable Necklace by Sylvia Gottwald
Small Shell , Iridescent Mother of Pearl , Sustainable Necklace by Sylvia Gottwald

Small Shell , Iridescent Mother of Pearl , Sustainable Necklace by Sylvia Gottwald

By Sylvia Gottwald

Located in Washington DC, DC

warming have caused many to become extinct or endangered. This Pendant Necklace is a reminder of their

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces

Black Pearls on Leather
Black Pearls on Leather

Black Pearls on Leather

Unavailable|$975

Black Pearls on Leather

By Guita M. Jewelry

Located in New York City, NY

Natural black Tahitian pearls on adjustable leather string, finished with natural coral beads and

Materials

Natural Pearl, Coral

Black Oynx and Diamond Shell Pendant Necklace - 9kt Gold & Silk Rope
Black Oynx and Diamond Shell Pendant Necklace - 9kt Gold & Silk Rope

Black Oynx and Diamond Shell Pendant Necklace - 9kt Gold & Silk Rope

Located in London, GB

made using recycled 9kt gold and black silk rope. As well as, 3 lab grown diamonds and a black onyx

Category

2010s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Vintage Balenciaga Gold Tone Wired Heart Black Rope Necklace
1980s Vintage Balenciaga Gold Tone Wired Heart Black Rope Necklace

1980s Vintage Balenciaga Gold Tone Wired Heart Black Rope Necklace

By Balenciaga

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

. This piece is gold plated. It features black double strand twisted silk rope finished with gilt metal

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Black Rope Necklaces", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Black Rope Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of black rope necklaces. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Silver. Our collection of these items for sale includes 43 vintage editions and 54 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of black rope necklaces made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Yves Saint Laurent, Marina J. and Delvaux are consistently popular. Browse our collection of 26 Pearl versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of round cut, bead and mixed cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of black rope necklaces for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Black Rope Necklaces?

Prices for black rope necklaces start at $148 and top out at $42,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $869.

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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Black Rope Necklaces
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    What a black heart necklace symbolizes is a matter of personal interpretation. Traditionally, wearing a black heart pendant is a sign that a person is grieving the loss of a loved one. However, many people today choose to wear the necklaces simply because they like how they look. Find a wide range of necklaces on 1stDibs.

Read More

This Victorian Necklace Features a Rainbow of Gems

If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.

A Centuries-Old Style, Lockets Have Never Lost Their Romantic Appeal

Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.

This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making

With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.

[Survey] Two-Thirds of Jewelry Gift Recipients Don’t Want to Be Surprised

Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.

Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected

Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.

7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe

Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.

Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending

Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.

Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels

After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.