Rope Necklaces
2010s Italian Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate, Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Rope Necklaces
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1600s Italian Antique Rope Necklaces
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
16th Century Italian Artist Antique Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Agate, Carnelian, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Italian Georgian Antique Rope Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Renaissance Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Antique Rope Necklaces
1960s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
2010s Greek Artist Rope Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s American Romantic Antique Rope Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Rope Necklaces
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
2010s Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Diamond
1950s Unknown Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 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.