Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Rope Necklaces
Garnet, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Pre-Raphaelite Rope Necklaces
Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Palladiu...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s North American Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, 22k Gold, 18k Go...
1970s Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal, Gold
1810s German Georgian Antique Rope Necklaces
Berlin Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Rope Necklaces
1990s Italian Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Asian Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Palladium, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Rope Necklaces
Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Dutch Retro Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Black Diamond, Diamond, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Morganite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, Black Spinel, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rope Necklaces
Chalcedony, Labradorite, Sapphire, Vermeil
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Gold
1950s Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Geode, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
1890s American Romantic Antique Rope Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver
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.