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Rope Necklaces For Sale
18 Kt Rose Gold and Malachite Long Necklace
Located in Cattolica, IT
A long necklace in 18 kt rose gold and malachite.
Its total weight is 10.1 gr
The necklace is 80 cm long that can be worn either long or double twisted.
By customizing its length, it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, 18k Gold
18kt Gold Dog Tag Pendant Necklace Pink & Yellow Sapphires 1.38ct Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Colourful Dog Tag unique handmade necklace with diamonds and sapphires
Diamonds: Brilliant cut white diamonds together ca. 1.38 cts, Black diamonds together ca. 0.90 cts
Sapphires...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hakimoto 17x13 mm South Sea 34" Double Strand 18K Diamond clasp Necklace
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace
18K White Gold With Diamond Clasp
Weight (g): 228
Cultured South Sea Pearl
Pearl Size: 17X13mm
Pearl Shape: Round
Body col...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Signed Southwestern Silver, Turquoise and Leather Bolo Tie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver, turquoise, and leather bolo tie.
With a convex 3-dimensional bolo stamped and bevelled to the side and bezel set with a diamond shaped turquoise gemstone to its cente...
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20th Century American Native American Rope Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
AJD 34 Inch Rope of Highly Polished Chips Citrine, Aquamarine, and Peridot
Located in Raleigh, NC
Versatile 34-Inch Gemstone Rope Necklace: Citrine, Aquamarine & Peridot
This stunning 34-inch rope necklace features a vibrant mix of highly polished citrine, aquamarine, and perido...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Mixed Metal
Vintage Marchisio Heavy Twisted Rope Multi Strand 18K Gold Necklace
By Marchisio
Located in Miami, FL
This fashionable designer Vintage early 1980's multi-strand long necklace is crafted in 18K yellow and white gold. Showcasing a creative twisted rope design, this attractive heavy gold necklace...
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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Pearl Necklace 6 strands 8.5mm Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 102” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 281 round pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of 8.5mm diameter. The pearls display a lovely nacre, lustre, and iridescence. The necklace is h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Maison Gripoix Art Deco Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Maison Gripoix rope necklace of micro faux seed pearls. The upper strands of the necklace are softly twisted and braided while lower bib falls in loose draped strands...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Vintage YSL Acorn Belt
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
The YSL Acorn Belt is a luxurious and distinctive accessory that embodies both sophistication and playfulness. Its black rope design paired with the unique acorn motif makes it a sta...
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Late 20th Century Regency Rope Necklaces
Stunning 35.80 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline Heart Shape Carving
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bicolor Tourmaline Carved
Weight: 35.80 Carats
Dimension: 24x24x8.1 Mm
Origin: Afghanistan
Color: Green & Pink
Shape: Heart Shape Carved
Quality: AAA
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Bicolor tourmaline is connecte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Pre-Raphaelite Rope Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Base Metal
Classic 14k Yellow Gold 30" Long Rope Link Chain Necklace w/ Barrel Push Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold
Weight: 16.05 Grams
Chain Type: Rope Link Chain
Chain Length: 30" (measured on ruler)
Chain Thickness: 2.2mm (approx.)
Clasp: Barrel Push Clasp w/ ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite 18K white gold diamond necklace is a stunning example of luxury and elegance. It features a total of 145 round brilliant-cut diamonds, meticulously selected for their ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Handcraft Turquoise 800 Karat Silver Clasp Rope Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Rope Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Pearl Necklace 5 strands 9/9.5mm Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 82” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 222 homogeneous round pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of 9/9.5mm diameter. The pearls display a lovely nacre, lustre, and iridescence. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
60" Black Czechoslovakian Jet Faceted Crystal Bead Long Rope Necklace, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A chic vintage necklace! A single strand of jet-black Czech crystals fastened with a goldtone springring clasp. A simple and stylish long (60 in / 148 cm) rope necklace which can be ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Rope Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
White Gold and Pink Pearls, White Pearls and Yellow Pearls Long Necklace
Located in Cattolica, IT
A beautiful necklace with a length of 1.80 cm ( 70.86 in ) consisting of an 18 Kt white gold rolò chain link with the manufacturer's symbol ( MIMì ) in 18 Kt rose gold.
Its total wei...
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1990s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Long 30" Rope Link Chain Necklace w/ Spring Ring Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Weight: 14.14 Grams
Chain Type: Rope Link
Chain Length: 30 Inches (measured next to a ruler)
Chain Thickness: 3.2mm
Clasp: Spring Ring
Condition: Vint...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Rope Chain Sterling Silver and 14K Gold Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Tiffany & Co. Rope Chain Sterling Silver and 14K Gold Necklace is a beautiful fusion of classic and contemporary design elements. This necklace features a sterling silver and a 1...
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Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Aquamarine Pink Tourmaline Rubellite Pearl Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
Composed of tumbled gemstones and pearls, this striking necklace can be worn as one long strand or doubled for a different look! The total approximate weight of the gemstones is over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Gold Knot and Nacre Faux Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
This classic and forever Chanel long necklace has knots in a darker gold plated gilt metal with a lighter gold plated gilt metal link interspersed with gold tone love knot stations interspersed with Chanel nacre faux pearls and chains. It can be doubled on the neck. It has the CC logo as the box clasp and says Made In France. Great for day or evening wear! The length is 20" L or Wide.The knots are .25" wide. When doubled exactly it is 10.25: L / W. Of course, it can be staggered for other possibilities. Sorry the photos do not do justice to the beauty of the necklace. It is from the 80s. This is a classic piece of Chanel costume jewelry.
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1980s French Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gilt Metal, Gold
Hakimoto 17x15 mm Natural Color Tahitian South Sea Pearl Station Necklace 18K
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Necklace
A Contemporary Black Tahitian South Sea Baroque Pearl 18K Necklace
24" Italian Hand Made 18K White Gold Chain
Neckla...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch & Jewelry
Material: 14k yellow gold
Opal: 1 disc shaped opal = 0.33ct
Diamond: 25 round brilliant cuts = 0.11cttw
Dimensions: n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Timeless Vintage Chanel Logo Rope Design Necklace 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An iconic vintage Chanel rope logo necklace boasting the iconic interlocking Cs upon a coiled rope medallion. Set within a chunky chain this piece will undoubtedly turn heads owing t...
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1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Yianni Creations Fine Silver and Palladium Handwoven Rope Necklace
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations Ammos Collection 100% Handmade Artisan Handwoven 22 inch Rope Necklace from Fine Silver in Medium Thickness. The core of this beautiful necklace is made from Sterli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver
18Kt Rose Gold and Lapis Lazuli Necklace
Located in Cattolica, IT
A beautiful necklace in 18 kt rose gold and Lapis lazuli.
This necklace consists of a round chain link interspersed with round slab-cut Lapis lazuli elements of a beautiful deep blue...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Yianni Creations Pearl Diamond Fine Silver Rhodium Geometric Pendant Necklace
Located in Astoria, NY
This is a geometrically shaped pendant enhancer from Yianni Creations all done by hand from fine silver 950 purity and plated with palladium to resist tarnish. This slide from Hephes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Palladiu...
Arezzo 1960 Italian Modernist Long Sautoir Necklace In .925 Sterling Silver
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist long sautoir necklace made in Arezzo.
Retro modernist long necklace, created in the city of Arezzo Italy, back in the 1960. Crafted ...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Allegra Leather and 22k Gold Necklace in Black, by Tagili
Located in New York, NY
Wear our beautiful Allegra Leather necklaces with any of our specially made pendants from our Allegra Collection, for a casual yet sophisticated look. Our leather necklaces are uniqu...
Category
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 22k Gold
Freshwater and South Sea Multi-Color Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful pearl necklace is made from pink freshwater baroque pearls with white and gold south sea baroque pearls. The 45 pearls make a beautiful 36 inch strand that is strung w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yell...
Handcraft Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp Rope Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem.
18 karat yellow gold clasp rope necklace.Handmade by our artisans assembled with mixed tourmaline...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka 2000's Citrine Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bead Chain Necklace
By Judith Ripka
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fancy link chain featuring faceted barrel shaped citrine beads
Measuring 5.0 x 10.0 mm and transparent light yellowish orange with zoning
With gold twisted rope motif t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Pearl Long Necklace
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 14K Gold Pearl Long Necklace
Approximate Dimensions:
80 cm (Length)
8.47 mm - 9.12 mm (Pearl)
74.6 grams in weight
Category
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1960's Turquoise Nugget 18 Karat Yellow Gold Spiral Bead Vintage Collar Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of dimensional twisted rope motif spiral links alternating with turquoise beads
Organically nugget shaped and ranging in size from 9.0 x 10.0 to 11.5 x 12.0 mm
Opaque mediu...
Category
1960s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold and Silver Diamonds Amethyst Pendant/Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Charming pendant with a rope lace, flower shape, all is mounted in 9 Kt rose gold,and silver. To embellished the flower, shining diamonds with details and a drop of amethyst.
Tot wei...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Rope Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Silver
Post Modern Glass Lariat with Anodized Aluminum Pendants
Located in New York, NY
Unusually cool Post Modern Lariat with anodized aluminum half moon slices in rich iridescent blue mounted on chrome spheres. The necklace is composed of hundreds of smokey grey glass tablet beads...
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1980s American Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
Aluminum
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Black Rhodium Woven Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium-plated sterling silver chain necklace made of woven small chains.
Dimensions : L 17.32 in x D 0.16 in - L 44 cm x D 4 mm
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Materials
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Nepalese Terracotta Clay Beaded Necklace with Tibetan Pendant
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
This vintage Nepalese terracotta clay beaded necklace with a Tibetan pendant is a striking piece that embodies the rich cultural artistry of the Himalayan region. Handcrafted from na...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rope Necklaces
Aquamarine and Morganite Multi-Strand Necklace with Diamond Clasp
Located in Nantucket, MA
A long triple-strand or doubled six-strand necklace of beveled aquamarine and morganite (which is a pink aquamarine given that it is in the same beryl fami...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Morganite, Sterling Silver
Extraordinary Berlin Iron Long Chain and Cannetile Lace Cross
Located in Stamford, CT
Here is a mix of texture, both substantial and lacy. An extremely rare, dense Berlin Iron Chain c.1800 suspends a large cross of twists and loops. In the chain, the iron is woven or ...
Category
1810s German Georgian Antique Rope Necklaces
Materials
Berlin Iron
Vintage Sterling Silver Rope Chain Choker Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Vintage Sterling Silver Rope Chain Choker Necklace is a timeless accessory that combines elegance and versatility. This exquisite piece features a unique design that is both stif...
Category
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
Marchisio Napoleone 1935 Italian Art Deco Long Chain In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Marchisio
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco chain designed by Marchisio Napoleone.
A beautiful art deco chain, created in Torino Italy at the jewelry atelier of Marchisio Napoleone, back in the 1935. This long cha...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl Necklace 5 strands 8mm Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 86” Japanese pearl necklace consists of 251 homogeneous round Japanese Akoya pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of 8mm diameter. The pearls display a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Chinese Freshwater White Fancy Freeform Pearl Necklace by Paula Crevoshay
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Experience the allure of timeless elegance with this Chinese Freshwater White Fancy Freeform Pearl Necklace. This exquisite piece features an array of lustrous white pearls, each uni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Alex Jona White Agate and Silver Long Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, dark rhodium plate sterling silver long necklace, 35.43 inch- 90cm long, made of woven small chains knotted with a white agate pendant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver, Silver
Aquamarine Beads 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Spacers 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
By Joon Han
Located in New York, NY
Faceted aquamarine bead necklace with five diamond spacers in 14 karat yellow gold and a clasp in 18 karat yellow gold, length of 24.5...
Category
2010s Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Cabochon Rope Cable Design Pendant #19034
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Cabochon Rope Design Pendant
This beautiful pendant features an oval cabochon cut citrine quartz and is crafted from 18K yellow gold in a beautiful rope...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Qing Carved White Serpentine Pendant
Located in Southbury, CT
This is a fascinating and beautiful late Qing period Chinese white serpentine and an agate bead pendant. The hardstone is gorgeously carved in a rather unusual fashion, where the sto...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Rope Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold, Bronze
Alex Jona Tiziana N1 Stainless Steel Spring Choker Necklace
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona collection, balanced between the exotic and the industrial, the Tiziana N1 stainless steel chocker necklace is strikingly elegant. The hardness of steel is softened by a cl...
Category
2010s Italian Rope Necklaces
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
The Allegra Leather and 22k Gold Necklace Slider in Turquoise, by Lisa Leone
Located in New York, NY
Wear our beautiful Allegra Leather necklace sliders with any of our specially made pendants from our Allegra Collection, for a casual yet sophisticated look. Our leather necklaces ar...
Category
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 22k Gold
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Woven Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium-plated sterling silver chain necklace made of woven small chains.
Dimensions : L 4.59 in x D 0.18 in - L 45 cm x D 4.11 mm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Sapphire Labradorite and Chalcedony Vermeil Chain Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Long 43" vermeil chain necklace with 3 set sapphires and labradorite and chalcedony beads. May be worn as a long single strand or doubled at neck for fuller look.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Labradorite, Sapphire, Vermeil
SHOUROUK neon orange clear crystal beads rope chain choker necklace
By Shourouk
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SHOUROUK neon orange clear crystal beads rope chain choker necklace
Reference: AAWC/A01039
Brand: Shourouk
Pattern: Solid
CONDITION:
Condition: Very good, this item was pre-owned an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
KREISS - Vintage Sterling Silver & Enamel Pendant Necklace - Signed - Circa 1972
Located in Chatham, CA
KREISS - Vintage modernist style sterling silver and violet enamel pendant on satin rope necklace - marked 925 (sterling silver) - sterling silver clasp - signed and dated on the bac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Rope Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Strand of Baroque Fresh Water Pearls by Assael
By Assael
Located in Dallas, TX
The colors and shapes of these baroque fresh water compliment each other! They range in measurements from 16.00 mm x 17.00 mm to 18.00 mm x 24.00 mm and the hinged, yellow gold clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Enigma 2000's 2.50 CTW Diamond 18K Gold Lips Station Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as 3.5 mm cable link chain centering a sleek stylized lip motif station
Dimensional and featuring round brilliant cut diamonds pavé set on top lip
Weighing approximately 2.5...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Polki Diamond & Pearl Necklace with Black Onyx Made in 14k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt:13.05g,
Diamond:14.36ct,
Silver:34.968g,
Pearl:108.55ct,,
Size: 432MM"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Long Tahitian 17.5x15 mm 39 Baroque Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond Clasp 30"long
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean
Manufacture Suggested Retail Price $25,000
Tahitian South Sea Baroque Pearl Necklace
18K Diamond White Gold Clasp
39 Tahitian Baroque Pearls Size 15.5x17.5...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Judith Ripka 2000's Diamond Canary Crystal Quartz Heart Drop Pendant Necklace
By Judith Ripka
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of twisted rope textured cable link chain with hear shaped stations
Prong set with heart cut quartz ranging in size from 6.0 x 6.0 to 4.5 x 4.5 mm
Transparent gray and oran...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 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.