Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s French Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Silver Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
2010s Chinese Artisan Rope Necklaces
Jade
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Black Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold, White G...
1970s Greek Vintage Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s German Byzantine Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Romantic Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Pre-Raphaelite Rope Necklaces
Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chinese Artisan Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
1990s Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Rope Necklaces
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Rope Necklaces
Early 2000s Turkish Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1960s North American Native American Vintage Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Orient...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century British Retro Rope Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Rope Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Silver Plate, PVD-Coated, Sterling Silver, Base Metal, ...
Mid-18th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Antique Rope Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, Britannia Standard Silver, PVD-Coated, B...
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
1990s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k 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.