Rope Necklaces
1960s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Czech Rope Necklaces
Crystal
1950s French Renaissance Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Rope Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Mixed Metal
2010s American Native American Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...
Late 20th Century Contemporary Rope Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary European Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1880s Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Chinese Artisan Rope Necklaces
Tourmaline, Quartz, Pearl, Crystal, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Native American Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Late 20th Century Retro Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Coral, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Rope Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Indonesian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Vintage Rope Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
2010s American Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Black Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Rope Necklaces
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond
Early 2000s French Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
20th Century American Native American Rope Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Platinum
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Rope Necklaces
Onyx, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
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.