Rope Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Rope Necklaces
1970s Greek Vintage Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Orient...
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Rope Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
1990s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Rope Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Byzantine Rope Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
Coral, South Sea Pearl, Quartz, Gold
Early 2000s Turkish Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Geode, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, Black Spinel, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Amethyst, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Yellow Gold
2010s Victorian Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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
Late 20th Century French Modern Rope Necklaces
Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Rope Necklaces
Agate, Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 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.