Skip to main content

Rope Necklaces

to
72
to
340
Rope Necklaces For Sale
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...
Category

1960s Vintage Rope Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Rope Necklaces

Materials

Crystal

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...
Category

1950s French Renaissance Vintage Rope Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Timeless Vintage Chanel Logo Rope Design Necklace 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An iconic vintage Chanel rope logo necklace boasting the iconic interlocking Cs upon a coiled rope medallion. Set within a chunky chain this piece will undoubtedly turn heads owing t...
Category

1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces

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...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Sautoir with Lilac and Celadon Pearls
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...
Category

1990s French Rope Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Boucheron Diamond Necklace
Located in Monaco, MC
Boucheron Necklace in 18K white gold and platinum with a floral motif displaying brilliant cut as well as baguette cut diamonds. Approx weight of diamonds: ...
Category

20th Century French Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Oval Shaped Pendant
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer pendant handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold all custom made. This stunning jewel is microscopically decorated with granulation work with yellow gold beads an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD 34 Inch Rope of Highly Polished Chips Citrine, Aquamarine, and Peridot
Located in Raleigh, NC
Versatile 34-Inch Gemstone Rope Necklace: Citrine, Aquamarine & Peridot This stunning 34-inch rope necklace features a vibrant mix of highly polished citrine, aquamarine, and perido...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rope Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Mixed Metal

Large Navajo Kachina Bolo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large Navajo sterling silver and Kingman turquoise eagle kachina bolo tie by Avin Joe. A total of six exceptional quality, natural and untreated turquoise stones, two coral beads for...
Category

2010s American Native American Rope Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

White and Golden Pearl Natural Color Necklace Set Design 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...

Lustrous Harmony: 10k Yellow Gold Fashion Necklace
Located in Bloomington, MN
Lustrous Harmony: 10k Yellow Gold Fashion Necklace Introducing a captivating piece of jewelry that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with contemporary style. This fashion necklace...
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Tone Braided Necklace 14 Karat Yellow & White Gold 37.5 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Vintage necklace featuring 14 Karat Yellow & White gold braided motif style. 16.75 Inches Long More gold necklaces in stock. Email for more pictures & styles
Category

2010s Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White 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

Vintage Givenchy Long Herringbone Chain Necklace with Logo Clasp, 1980s
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1980s Givenchy herringbone chain necklace in gold plate. This long heritage necklace comprises a flat, wide herringbone chain with a stat...
Category

1980s Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

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

Brev Italian Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold 30" Long Bar Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents Weight: 34.74 Grams Chain Type: 30" - Bar Link - Lobster Claw Bar Link Length: 20.6mm (0.81") (approx.) Bar Link Thickness: 2.3m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Color Stone Bvlgari Style Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
An extraordinary 18K yellow gold green and pink tourmaline Bvlgari style necklace. Mounted with three oval cabochon-cut tourmaline stones, weighing a total of approximately 15 CT, an...
Category

Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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...
Category

1960s French Vintage Rope Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Solid Yellow Gold 27" Long Rope Link Chain Necklace w/ Push Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 24.11 Grams Chain Type: Rope Link Chain Length: 27 inches (measured next to ruler) Chain Width: 2.9mm (0.11")(approx.) Closure: Push Clasp w...
Category

20th Century Rope Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Yoko London Tahitian Pearl Long Classic Strung Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
Comprised of timeless, jewellery box staples, our Classic collection is designed to last through the generations. Featuring a striking combination of various shades of Tahitian pearls in grey to black tones, secured to an 18ct gold clasp, this necklace is both contemporary and elegant. Other sizes, qualities and lengths of classic Tahitian necklaces...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Long Chain and Slide
Located in London, GB
A Victorian long chain and slide, the chain of an interlocked double-link style measuring approximately 148 x 0.5cm, with an abstract slide attachment with enamel floral motif and buckle set with seed pearls, measuring approximately 2.9 x 2.2cm, circa 1860, gross weight 75.8 grams. A Victorian long chain and slide in very good condition. Unmarked tested as 18ct chain...
Category

Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold

Verdura Nautical Rope Link Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Southampton, 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

Alex Jona Gold-Plate Sterling Silver Woven Chain Necklace
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, gold-plate sterling silver long chain necklace made of woven small chains. Dimensions : L 16.92 in x D 0.10 in - L 43 cm x D 2.5 m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

1940s Art Deco Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Art Deco 1940s 0.22 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set necklace; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco gold necklace has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The feature setting the the center of the necklace has a stepped, geometric design embellished with six 18k white gold pavé set eight-cut diamonds. Four fully articulated, linear drops suspend from the feature setting, each ornamented with a tassel design terminal to the lower border. The diamond setting suspends from two shaped motifs via articulated swags, composed of rectangular links. The necklace secures to the reverse of an articulated chain, also composed of rectangular links, with an integrated push fit clasp, and benefits from the additional security of a hinged safety clasp. The necklace is hallmarked to the tongue of the clasp with the French hallmark for 18k gold (eagle's head) and the French lozenge...
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yoko London Baroque Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
This unique necklace by Yoko London features 31 inches of spectacular 13-17mm baroque Golden South Sea pearls. Each baroque pearl is completely unique and this one of a kind necklace...
Category

2010s Modern Rope Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl

Cartier Trinity Loop Necklace Large 0.9CT Diamonds 18K Yellow Rose White Gold
Located in London, GB
Cartier Trinity Loop Necklace Pendant on Cord Large Size Pendant is composed of three interlinked rings in each of Yellow, Rose & White 18K Gold One Side of the White Gold Rin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Victorian 15k Pearl Enameled Watch Chain
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful gold watch chain from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 15k gold, this extra long rope chain features six interspersed barrel shaped links. The links are centrally d...
Category

1880s Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Byzantine Solid Sterling Silver Rope Chain Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Vintage Byzantine 925 Solid Sterling Silver Rope Chain Necklace exudes timeless elegance and sophistication, making it a staple accessory for fashion enthusiasts. Crafted from hi...
Category

Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces

Rose Gold Flower Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary necklace features a delightful floral motif crafted with exquisite detail in 18K rose gold. The charming design alternates larger and smaller flowers, with the cen...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose 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...
Category

Early 2000s Chinese Artisan Rope Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Quartz, Pearl, Crystal, Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Vintage Platinum 1.69ctw Colombian Emerald w/ Diamond Halo Pendant 16" Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Square Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Happy Clean Green Color - Colombian- 6.4x6.4mm - 1.32ct (exact) (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Bri...
Category

20th Century Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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

Pearl Necklace 5 strands 8.8/5mm Design 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Signed Southwestern Silver, Turquoise and Leather Bolo Tie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver, turquoise, and leather bolo tie. With a convex 3-dimensional bolo stamped and bevelled to the side and bezel set with a diamond shaped turquoise gemstone to its cente...
Category

20th Century American Native American Rope Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Lapis Lazuli Long Rope Bead Necklace, 14 Karat Gold, Diamond and Ruby Gold Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite, extra long, genuine lapis lazuli bead necklace. Features a single strand of 10mm lapis lazuli beads accented with 14K gold accents and spac...
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k 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

Van Cleef & Arpels Lotus Pendant Small Model In 18K White Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
Lotus pendant, small model, rhodium plated 18K white gold, round diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS. The pendant is attached to the necklace’s chain Details: Brand: Van Cleef ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Boucheron Vintage Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Boucheron diamond pendant necklace featuring 3 round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gold. The necklace is accompanied with a rope necklace by Boucheron. Neck...
Category

1990s Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond

Pearl Necklace 6 strands 7.5/8mm Design by Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 100” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 310 homogeneous round pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of 7.5/8mm diameter. The pearls display a lovely nacre, lustre, and iridescence. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

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 ...
Category

1980s Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces

Extraordinary Victorian Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary snake necklace manufactured during the Victorian ages, presenting approximately 7 cts of old mine cut diamonds and very fine old turquo...
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Style Twisted Chain Necklace for Valentine GIft in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage Style Twisted Chain Necklace for Valentine GIft in sterling silver elegant choker necklace showcases a timeless rope pattern, adding a refined touch to any outfit. Avail...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Rope Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Hakimoto 13x15mm Natural Golden Color South Sea Pearl 31" long Necklace
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Manufacture Suggested Retail Price $240,000 31" Natural Golden Color 13x15mm South Sea Pearl Necklace 18K White Gold Full Diamond B...
Category

Early 2000s Indonesian Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Hermes Simple Stylish 18ct White Gold Woven Torque Necklace, Circa 1990
Located in London, GB
An 18ct white gold torque style necklace by Hermes c.1990s, the round, solid torque necklace formed of threads of white gold woven into a cross hatched design creating a diamond shap...
Category

Late 20th Century French Rope Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White 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

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 exquisite long tassel of well colored faceted emera...
Category

2010s American Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Black Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Alex Jona Keshi White Pearl Burmese Spinel 18 Karat Gold Sautoir Long Necklace
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold keshi pearl and cabochon spinel (49,40 carats) sautoir long necklace (Total length: 35.5inch/90 cm). Alex Jon...
Category

2010s Italian Rope Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold

1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Red White Black Link Rope Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a colourful nautical design rope necklace created by YSL in 1980’s. The piece features red, white and black enamelled metal link details in the centre. The black twisted silk...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Rope Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

Cartier Diamond Silk Cord 18ct Gold Medium Trinity Necklace
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier Diamond Silk Cord 18ct Gold Medium Trinity Necklace Product Details Xupes Ref: J1510 Brand: Cartier Model: Trinity Silk Cord Necklace Type: Necklace Serial Number: O***** Ag...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Vintage Chanel Double Strand Pearl and Bow Station Necklace, 2006
Located in London, GB
Chanel double strand faux pearl sautoir necklace with bow and CC logo stations, from Spring/Summer 2006. This classic Chanel necklace features ...
Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

Signed Southwestern Silver & Leather Bolo Tie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Southwestern bolo tie. In solid silver (likely sterling) with braided leather cords, silver terminals, and a patented Bennet C31 Clasp. Signed J.W. (possibly for the Navajo ...
Category

20th Century American Native American Rope Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Long Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
A long cultured pearl rope necklace, the one hundred and thirty-two cultured pearls of cream colour, with diameter 9-9.5mm, strung and knotted, measuring approximately 132cm long, gr...
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl

Marina J Pearl Woven Rope Necklace with Diamonds, Solid 14k Gold & Baroque Pearl
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

Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Mesh Snake Rope Collar Choker Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Unisex Mesh Snake Rope Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Good condition. Light scratches and colour loss. Very rare to find. Very good price. 100%...
Category

1960s German Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

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 pastel South Sea Pearls from Tahiti and Fiji Island
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

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

Rose Gold And Silver Necklace With Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Onyx And Amethysts
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic 9 kt rose gold and sterling silver necklace composed of two parts mounted with amethysts and a dragon's head structure at the end studded with diamonds and rubies and two e...
Category

1960s Italian Retro Vintage Rope Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Lariat Chain Necklace - 49 Inches
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Lariat Chain Necklace - 49 Inches. This beautiful Victorian lariat chain necklace is crafted in 18k yellow...
Category

1890s Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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.

Recently Viewed

View All