Rope Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Rope Necklaces
1970s Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
16th Century Italian Artist Antique Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Agate, Carnelian, Bronze
2010s Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Rope Necklaces
2010s American Native American Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, White Gold
2010s Greek Classical Greek Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Regency Rope Necklaces
1980s Italian Vintage Rope Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Asian Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Rope Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Platinum
1990s Italian Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Coral, Quartz, Turquoise, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Unknown Rope Necklaces
Zircon, Sterling Silver
20th Century Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Contemporary Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Hematite, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Rope Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Early 2000s American Modern Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Post-War Vintage Rope Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s German Aesthetic Movement Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century European Modern Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Rope Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
2010s American Modern Rope Necklaces
Quartz, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
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.