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Rope Necklaces For Sale
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...
Category
1950s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Rope Necklace All Hand-Knitted
Located in Astoria, NY
S. Georgios hand-knitted Rope Necklace is made from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Threads and Black Rhodium and decorative beads. This rope necklace is very different and you can wear i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
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
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 3.73ct Diamond Butterfly Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A butterfly pendant comes to life thanks to sparkling diamonds totaling 3.73 carats on this dazzling necklace. Charming and elegant, the pendant measures 1.0 long by 1.25 wide and is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Cube Pink Crystals Beads Satellite Choker Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Cube Square Sparkling Pink Crystals Beads Satellite Choker Collar Modernist Elegant Pendant Necklace, Silver Plated
Very good condition. Not any ...
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate
Marina J Black Pearl Rope Necklace, Solid 14k Gold Clasp & Removable Centerpiece
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Black Pearl Woven Necklace by Marina J.
This piece is made with high luster Black Pearls displaying a soft "Oil Spill" like iridesence, all intricately woven together into...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Materials
Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Extra Thick Silver Gold Spiral Rope Chunky Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Unisex Extra Thick Silver Gold Spiral Rope Chain Chunky Modernist Necklace
Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
A unique piece. Rare to find. ...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Italian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Tube Necklace 34.5 Grams 17 Inches
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold woven motif tube necklace weighing 34.5 grams, made in Italy.
8 MM Wide
17 Inches
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2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
necklace with bronze pendant and coral madrepores.
Located in Milan, IT
necklace with bronze pendant and coral madrepores.
is 80 cm long at most but is adjustable according to taste, the coral madrepores have all been cut by hand highlighting their natu...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Bronze
Classic Solid 14k Yellow Gold 26" Rope Link Chain Necklace Large Lobster Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold
Weight: 53.65 Grams
Chain Type: Rope Link Chain
Chain Length: 26" (measured on ruler)
Chain Thickness: 5.2mm (approx.)
Clasp: Lobster Claw Clasp
Co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
70" 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 70 in rope necklace which can be worn single...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Rope Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
TIFFANY & CO Elsa Peretti 30mm Round Disc Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold 30mm Round Disc Pendant Necklace by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
This authentic necklace is a refined creation from Tiffany & Co., designed by Elsa Peretti. It fea...
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20th Century Spanish Rope Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White and Golden Pearl Natural Color Necklace Set Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The white and golden pearl necklace set consists of a 50” strand of 138 Japanese Akoya pearls of 10.5mm diameter, nestled into a 51” strand of 130 golden South Sea pearls very sligh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...
Harry Winston Jacques Timey Diamond Coral 18K Gold Vintage Kaleidoscope Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of a fancy bar link chain with granulated detail suspending a cylindrical pendant
Articulating from a large jump ring bale with a carved domed and fluted coral top
Opaque m...
Category
1960s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Real Solid 14k White Gold Rope Chain Necklace Diamond Cut Women Pendant Tennis
Located in New York, NY
Classic Women's Real Solid 14K White Gold Rope Chain. This genuine gold rope chain is 18 inches in length, approx. 0.50 grams in weight and 0.6mm wide.
This gold rope chain is genui...
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2010s American Rope Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Elsa Peretti Color by the Yard Sprinkle Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Color by the Yard Sprinkle Necklace
Style: Sprinkle Necklace with 4 Turquoise Cabachons, 5 Freshwater Cultured Pearls, and...
Category
2010s Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Unusual French Gilt Rope Bow Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual French Gilt Rope Bow Necklace from the 1950's. Super intricate construction with 2 necklaces attached to one clasp. One is high on neck and the other has a bow with self chai...
Category
1950s French Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Mid Century Floral Watch Pendant Necklace By Caravelle, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 30" twisted rope chain by Monet (signed on hang tag and clasp)
- 1.5" diameter mechanical watch pendant by Caravelle (signed on watch face)
- Gold plated
- Clasp closure
- Circa 1960s
- Estate acquired
- Excellent vintage condition, chain is not original to piece
PLEASE NOTE: This watch is currently ticking and keeping time, but due to the vintage nature of this item we cannot guarantee the watch will continue to work as sometimes even shipping a watch can cause the movement to stop working. Watch movements can be serviced by a watch repair...
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1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
19th Century, English, 9 Karat Yellow Gold Muff Chain with Slider Pendant
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A beautifully made 9 karat yellow gold muff chain with handmade slider pendant. The 'double inserted curb chain' terminates with a yellow gold swivel type clasp which is working and secure. The handmade slider pendant comprises of 9 karat yellow and rose gold and contains an oval cut amethyst and two natural cultured pearls set amongst some fine black enamelling. The slider pendant allows a few different configurations for the necklace to be worn, and can be removed entirely if desired to enable a single very long...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k yellow gold long necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian long necklace, crafted in 14k yellow gold, offers timeless elegance and versatility with its generous 50-inch length.
Metal: 14k yellow gold
Era: Victorian
Circa: 190...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Museum Quality Antique Indian Sarpech Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Museum Quality Antique Indian Sarpech Necklace
Rose cut emeralds, rubies & diamonds set in 22k gold with 8 emerald bead drops. Reverse with very fine hand enamel designs.
With adjustable cord
Originally a turban ornament...
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1880s Indian Antique Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
Necklace, Collier, 18 Karat White Gold, Set with White and Black Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Collier, 18 Karat white gold, set with white and black diamonds.
Luxurious women's white gold necklace, set with
568 small white diamonds, Top Wesselton, SI1
1,115 small black diamonds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
LB Large Baroque Pearls Stunning rope necklace with multi color crystals offered
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a luscious rope necklace of large white and blush freshwater Baroque Pearls. This wonderful long rope is perfect with any outfit from jeans and a Tee to a co...
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Early 2000s Chinese Artisan Rope Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, Quartz, Pearl, Crystal, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Runway Silk Cord Necklace With Faceted Resin & Chain Tassel By Christian Lacroix
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s
- Extremely rare, hard to find style
- 70" length
- 6" tassel drop
- Gold plated hardware
- Twisted black silk ...
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1980s Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
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 n...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Textured Rope Necklace 161.3 Grams Made in Roma
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow gold necklace 13 multi textured rope weighing 161.3 grams. Stamped 750 ROMA
Very Comfortable On The Neck.
Matching Bracelet In Stock.
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20th Century Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Milor 18K Gold 32" Long 7.8mm Wide Textured Rope Wrapped w/ Box Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow & White Gold
Weight: 73.42 Grams
Chain Type: Textured Twisted Rope Chain W/ Box Chain Wrapped Around it
Chain Length: 32 Inches
Chain Width/Thickness: 7....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Gold Serpent Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian turquoise and gold serpent chain necklace, a yellow gold muff chain set with nine turquoise beads within a yellow gold square, leading to an ...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold
Hakimoto 50.5" Long 99 Natural Golden South Sea Pearl 10x14m 18K Diamonds Clasp
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean
Suggested Redtail Price $100,000
99 Golden South Sea Pearl 10x14mm Rope Necklace 18K Diamonds Yellow Gold Clasp
50.5" Long and 248 Grams
It can become 3 Ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina J Woven Pearl Sautoir with Ruby, Diamond & Solid 14k Yellow Gold Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woven Pearl Rope Sautoir by Marina J.
This Sautoir is made with all Seed Pearls intricately woven together into a 3 dimensional Rope design. Measuring 31.5 inches sans Tassel, the P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Crucifix Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow gold
Dimension: pendant measures 48.5 x 21.75mm
Weight: 3.83 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Lariat Necklace with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
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...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent Signature "Opium" Collection Perfume Necklace & Silk Tassels
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent famed Signature "Opium" Collection "1st Edition" perfume necklace accented with black silk tassels and micro gold hardware hang...
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1980s French Vintage Rope Necklaces
Classic Pear-Cut Morganite Accented with White Diamond 14k Rose 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 Rose Gold jewelry boa...
Category
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Twisted Chain Necklace for Valentine GIft in 925 Sterling Silver For Mom
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage Twisted Chain Necklace in sterling silver elegant choker necklace showcases a timeless rope pattern, adding a refined touch to any outfit. Available in three gorgeous wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Rope Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
18 K yellow Gold Rope Necklace Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A timeless 18 K handcrafted yellow Gold fancy rope necklace set with small diamonds. Length 45 cm. Weight: 86.48 grams.
QUESTIONS? Contact us right away if you have additional quest...
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Triple Strand Cultured Pearl Necklaces
Located in New York, NY
Lovely strands of cultured pearls in graduated lengths. The genuine cultured pearls are slightly baroque in form and measure between 7 and 8 mm. The 3 strands are endless (claspless)...
Category
1950s American Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl
Gay Frères French 1960's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Knotted Rope Brooch
By Gay Freres
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a double looped knot with flailing tails
Comprised of stiff meshed rope-like chain
With high polish finish
Completed by hinged pinstem with locking plunge closure
Stamped...
Category
1960s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verdura Nautical Rope Link Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
By Verdura
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Nautical Rope Link Choker Necklace by Verdura.
Radiating timeless elegance, this Authentic Verdura choker necklace is crafted in luminous 18k yellow gold with a disti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina J Pearl Woven Rope Necklace with Diamonds, Solid 14k Gold & Baroque Pearl
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning One of A Kind Necklace by Marina J.
This Necklace is made with Seed Pearls intricately woven together into a triangular rope band displaying a fine Lace like design. Measur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bronze Jasper Geometric Necklace
Located in Milan, IT
asymmetric necklace with 2 amazing jasper oval shape linked in bronze.
All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or ...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Materials
Jasper, Bronze
Pearl Necklace 4 strands 8mm Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 70” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 189 round pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of 8mm diameter. The pearls display a lovely nacre, lustre, and iridescence. The necklace is held...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Sautoir with Lilac and Celadon Pearls
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Sautoir with Lilac and Celadon Pearls, handmade by Maison Gripoix.
Handmade Lilac and celadon toned faux pearls are hand wire wrapped onto the gilt bronze chain. Closes with lobster clasp and CC logo insignia.
48", 10 mm Pearls...
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1990s French Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
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
Van Cleef Rope Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A refined Van Cleef necklace in 18kt yellow gold, of rope design highlighted with round cut diamonds. Made in France, circa 1960
Weight: approximately 54.6 dwts.
Length 15 3/4 inch...
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1960s French Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
UnoAErre 18 Karat Yellow Gold Egyptian Style Collar Necklace 146.2 Grams Italy
By UnoAErre
Located in New York, NY
Very cool UnoAErre necklace featuring beaded Egyptian motif in the front extended on a link wide chain weighing 146.2 grams.
Sits nicely on the neck.
Great Conversation Piece!
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1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VICTORIAN 1900 Antique 29 Inches Twisted Lings Long Chain In 19Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Victorian long chain.
This is a beautiful long chain created in England during the Victorian period, back in the 1890-1900. The unusual twenty-nine inches chain has been ...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
LONG SAUTOIR Vintage Necklace In Platinum with Graduated White Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Long sautoir necklace with white pearls.
This is a beautiful and elegant long sautoir necklace, carefully crafted with twisted wires of platinum and embellished with a great assortm...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Platinum
Hellenistic Gold and Agate 'Eye' Necklace
Located in London, GB
A wonderful ancient necklace, with original chain and agate 'eye' bead.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Rope Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold
Yianni Creations Fine Silver and Palladium Handwoven Rope Necklace
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations Ammos Collection 100% Handmade Artisan Handwoven Rope Necklace from Fine Silver in Medium Thickness. The core of this beautiful necklace is made from Sterling Silver...
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2010s Greek Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Isabel Canovas Vintage Gilt Charm Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage ornate Isabel Canovas silk and chain rope charm necklace. The necklace is adorned by highly ornate gilt metal "metal dore" and poured glass charms. Signed Isabel Canovas.
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1980s French Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
VCA diamond necklace
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF NECKLACE.
A magnificent example of elegance and sophistication from the renowned Paris Jewler Van Cleef and Arpels .
This opera length necklace is intricately set with ap...
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1970s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Unique Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold 16" Swirl Rope Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents
Weight: 9.10 Grams
Chain Type: Swirl Rope link chain
Chain Length: 16 Inches
Chain Thickness: 3.3mm
Clasp: Barrel Clasp w/ Safe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
CoCo Chanel 1950s Renaissance Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
Early CoCo Chanel sautoir fabricated by Robert Goossens of Renaissance inspiration, composed of deep ruby pate de verre beads flanked by rondelles of crystal brilliants and small faux pearls. There are gilt filigree lantern...
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1950s French Renaissance Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Rusty Moon Leather Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Red Verneuil Synthetic Ruby
Located in Athens, GR
Unique, different, beautiful! A necklace made with lots of inspiration from the designer! Rusty object, vernail synthetic ruby, leather and 18Kt yellow gold combined all together the...
Category
2010s Greek Artist Rope Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co, Platinum 'Fireworks', Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Necklace
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This delicate Tahitian pearl, diamond and platinum opera length necklace was made by Tiffany & Company for their Fireworks collection. The long platinum chain which is also marked fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Pearl Necklace 5 strands 8.8/5mm Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 92” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 251 homogeneous round pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of 8/8.5mm diameter. The pearls display a lovely nacre, lustre, and iridescence. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K diamond polki necklace with all nine precious gemstones Navratna necklace
Located in Bangkok,, TH
A single line necklace with natural uncut diamond polkis encased in 14K gold. All diamonds are foiled back with silver which is a common practice in kundan Meena...
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2010s Indian Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
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.