Rope Necklaces
1990s Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Rope Necklaces
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s North American Native American Vintage Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
20th Century British Retro Rope Necklaces
Gold
1960s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
1990s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Greek Vintage Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Modern Rope Necklaces
Enamel
1980s French Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Rope Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s North American Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Contemporary Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Rope Necklaces
Amethyst
Late 20th Century Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
20th Century Italian Rope Necklaces
1980s Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Rope Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Fire Opal, Other, Sterling Silver
1990s Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Rope Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
20th Century Rope Necklaces
1970s American Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
1970s Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Rope Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Rope Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Silver
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
1990s Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s French Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Jade
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
1950s French Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Rope Necklaces
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.