Rope Necklaces
2010s American Rope Necklaces
White Gold
2010s American Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
10k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Czech Rope Necklaces
Crystal
16th Century Italian Artist Antique Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Rope Necklaces
Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Neoclassical Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Italian Georgian Antique Rope Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Rope Necklaces
Citrine, Amethyst
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1870s English Art Nouveau Antique Rope Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Rope Necklaces
Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s North American Vintage Rope Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1960s American Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modern Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modernist Rope Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s German Aesthetic Movement Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
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.