Rope Necklaces
Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Native American Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Tourmaline, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Rope Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Rope Necklaces
1990s Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Rope Necklaces
Amethyst
20th Century Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Coral, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s European Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Rope Necklaces
1960s French Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Rope Necklaces
Late 20th Century Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Retro Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s European George IV Antique Rope Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Rope Necklaces
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary European Aesthetic Movement Rope Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Rope Necklaces
Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
Pearl
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.