Rope Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Rope Necklaces
2010s European Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Rope Necklaces
Quartz, Yellow Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
1980s Italian Vintage Rope Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
1990s European Retro Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Rope Necklaces
1940s French Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1970s English Retro Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Rope Necklaces
1970s German Aesthetic Movement Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Rope Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...
2010s Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
2010s German Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Peridot, Tsavorite, White Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver, Palladi...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Rope Necklaces
Early 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Rope Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Czech Rope Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Rope Necklaces
Garnet, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Pre-Raphaelite Rope Necklaces
Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Base Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Rope Necklaces
1980s North American Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
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.