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Rope Necklaces For Sale
Vintage Pearl & Rhinestone Triple Rope Necklace 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
What an incredible find. A Vintage Pearl Triple Rope Necklace. Featuring three glorious ropes of non graduated, simulated pearls with a high quality lustre finish. Finished with a st...
Category
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Large Navajo Kachina Bolo
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large Navajo sterling silver and Kingman turquoise eagle kachina bolo tie by Avin Joe. A total of six exceptional quality, natural and untreated turquoise stones, two coral beads for...
Category
2010s American Native American Rope Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Casa Cross Rope Chain Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Sterling Silver Casa Cross Rope Chain Necklace is a striking piece that seamlessly blends contemporary design with cultural significance. Crafted from high-quality sterling silve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Alex Jona White Gold Twisted Wire Choker Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
This flexible choker by Alex Jona, hand crafted in Italy, is made by a twisted 18 Karat white gold wire.
Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and for the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Multi-Color Baroque South Sea and Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful necklace is made from pink freshwater pearls, gold and white south sea pearls, and black Tahitian pearls. The pearls are all baroque which makes them all unique in the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 1...
Alex Jona Keshi White Pearl Burmese Spinel 18 Karat Gold Sautoir Long Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold keshi pearl and cabochon spinel (49,40 carats) sautoir long necklace (Total length: 35.5inch/90 cm).
Alex Jon...
Category
2010s Italian Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Carved Asian Male Buddha Rope Necklace
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
A Vintage Asian Male Buddha Rope Necklace is a unique and intriguing piece of jewelry that likely combines spiritual symbolism with a bold design. The Buddha motif, often associated ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Rope Necklaces
Double Necklace with Feathers
Located in Milano, IT
Double Necklace with Feathers.
The lightness of the chain and feathers make this necklace perfect to wear for any occasion. The feather takes up the plumaria art of the Indios of Br...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Custom 14.50 ct VVS Diamond Tennis Necklace Unisex
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted from luxurious 14k yellow gold, this exquisite diamond tennis necklace boasts a dazzling array of round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 14.50 carats. Each diamond showcases impeccable clarity, rated VVS, and a subtle H color, radiating brilliance and sophistication. Meticulously set in a secure prong setting, these natural earth mined diamonds shimmer with unparalleled elegance. With a length of 20 inches and a total weight of 25.1 grams, this brand new custom-made piece is a true statement of luxury and glamour, perfect for adding a touch of opulence to any ensemble.
Key Features:
Metal: 14k yellow gold.
Diamonds: 14.50 cwt.
Round brilliant cut. VVS clarity. H color.
100% natural earth mined diamonds. Prong setting.
20 inches diamond tennis necklace...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Precious Precious 14K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Rope Necklace, 18 inches
Located in Van Nuys, CA
"Precious Precious" 18k yellow gold and 0.925 sterling silver necklace.
Weight: 36.4 Grams.
Length: 18 inches.
Width: 5 mm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Carved Shell Cameo Pendant Necklace With Black Spinel & Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18Kt:0.73g,
Diamond:6.6Ct,
Silver:25.93g,
Cameo:201.95Ct,
Black Spinel:127.08Ct,
Size: 598mmXXMM"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Spinel, Black Spinel, 18k Gold, Silver
Mauboussin Gold Rope-Twist Necklace with Single-Cut Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Mauboussin Necklace composed of two strands of intertwined gold rope-twist, the front featuring floral motifs and fluted boules, embellished with old European and single-cut diamonds...
Category
1940s French Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
18K White Gold Rope Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An understated elegance is emitted by this necklace. Slender strands of 18k white gold intertwine to form a design inspired by rope. The texture adds depth to the design. A lobster c...
Category
2010s American Rope Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Thoscene New Beginnings Fractal Pendant with Green Amethyst
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This limited edition pendant represents new beginnings in life. Inspired by sacred geometries, this spectacular fractal piece is a statement empowering piece for the wearer.
Thosce...
Category
2010s American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Victorian 128.03 Cttw Pink Sapphire/Black Spinel/Diamond 42 Inch Necklace 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Lilac skies shine all day and night around with this fabulous Victorian station necklace crafted with oval-shaped beaded motifs of pink sapp...
Category
2010s Victorian Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Black Spinel, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Black Diamond Bead Long Necklace Burnished 18 Karat White Gold
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat burnished white gold necklace, featuring 51.95 carats of black diamond faceted beads. Lenght: cm 90/in 35.43.
Alex Jona ...
Category
2010s Italian Rope Necklaces
Materials
Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sliced Geode Necklace with Multi Sapphire & Pave Diamonds in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:0.13g,
Diamond:2.15ct,
Silver:9.66gm,
Sapphire:11.75ct,
Geode:86.50ct
Size: XXMM"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Geode, 18k Gold, Silver
Multicolor Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Style and glamour are in the spotlight with this exquisite multicolor pearl and diamond necklace. This 18-karat round-cut necklace is made from 18 pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond, 18k Rose Gold Collarette Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage 0.20 carat sapphire and 0.02 carat diamond, 18k rose gold and 18k white gold set collarette necklace; part of our diverse necklace collection.
This exceptional, fine and impressive vintage collarette necklace has been crafted in 18k rose gold with an 18k white gold setting.
The feature cluster setting of this impressive 1950s gold necklace is embellished with a white gold individually collet set 0.02ct transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond, encompassed with six claw set round faceted cut sapphires, totaling 0.20ct.
This impressive setting suspends from an impressive coiling gold design enveloping the substantial chain.
This vintage gold collarette...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Tiziana N1 Stainless Steel Spring Choker Necklace
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection balanced between the exotic and the industrial, the Tiziana N1 stainless steel chocker necklace is strikingly elegant. The hardness of steel is softened b...
Category
Early 1600s Italian Antique Rope Necklaces
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Coin Reversable Pendant Necklace
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Coin Pendant is reversible and handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. It is microscopically decorated on both sides with granulation - beads, and wires all from 22 Karat Gold.
On one side it has Diamonds total weight of 0,14 Carat and Granulated details with the Omega design symbolising the key of eternal life (the Greek Design) and the background is made microscopically with a unique velvet look and Black Rhodium.
On the other side, it has a 24 Karat solid Gold Coin...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, 22k Gold, 18k Go...
Yoko London Tahitian, South Sea & Pink Freshwater Pearl Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
A fun necklace by Yoko London, featuring an array of Tahitian, Golden and White South Sea and Pink Freshwater pearls combined into a classic style. Each pearl has been selected by ou...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yell...
Tahitian Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Style and glamour are in the spotlight with this exquisite Tahitian necklace. This 14-karat round-cut necklace is made from 31 pearls with a solid white gold ball clasp. The size of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Pearl Necklace 4.5 strands 9mm Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 75” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 205 round pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of 8.5/9mm diameter. The pearls display a lovely nacre, lustre, and iridescence. The necklace is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yoko London Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This timeless necklace by Yoko London features premium 8-8.5mm Japanese Akoya pearls, finished with a simple 18K white gold clasp. Crafted in our London atelier by the world’s leadin...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yianni Creations Pearl Fine Silver and Gold Two-Tone Pendant with Rope Necklace
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations Midas Collection is a handmade artisan slide from fine silver 950 purity and plated with palladium to resist against elements. This stunning pendant enhancer feature...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver, Palladi...
Unisex Solid 10K Yellow Gold Slim and Dainty Rope Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a feminine classic: a simple and dainty 10K yellow gold rope chain that is 18 inches in length. This thin, 1/2-millimeter wide chain fastens securely with a standard sprin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Round Disc Macrame Necklace with Black Onyx Made in Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our stunning Pave Diamond Round Disc Macrame Necklace, featuring a luxurious combination of shimmering diamonds and bold black onyx, all s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Silver
Rope Necklace with Black Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:4.162g,
Diamond:36.22ct,
Thread:0.13g
Size: 914 MM"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklace with Feather Charms
Located in Milano, IT
The long necklace with removable feather charms is perfect to wear for any occasion. The feathers echo the plumaria art of the Indios of Brazil used in the past to express an unimagi...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Antique woven Red Coral necklace 16 inches
Located in New York, NY
A rare oval bead antique Victorian bright red woven coral necklace featuring perfect weaving of genuine red Mediterranean coral gems into a flexib...
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Silver
white gold diamond and south sea pearl necklace
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
White gold necklace characterized by 13 cultured South Sea pearls of coloro gold millimeters 12 by Ct. 171.00 and 26per pearl black thaiti 12 mm for Ct 321. . Placed on the sides o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Rope Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold classy tennis necklace is from Timeless Collection. This piece of jewellery is made of natural white round diamonds in G color and SI clarity in total of 7.17 Carat. T...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage braided flat gold rope necklace (muff chain)
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Braided flat gold rope necklace (muff chain)
18 carat yellow gold (tested), length 182 cm
Width 2.6 mm
Weight 53.6 grams
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Hakimoto 14x12 mm 37 Silver Tahitian South Sea 18K Diamond Clasp Necklace 22"
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean
Manufacture Suggested Retail Price $30,000
37 Light Silver Color 12x14mm Tahitian South Sea 18K Diamond Clasp Necklace
22" Long 115.25 Grams High Luster g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
New Pierre Deux Country French Provençal Opera Rope Necklace, 36” - 1987
By La Provence De Pierre Deux
Located in Tucson, AZ
This charming and unusual necklace is a taste of the south of France, thanks to its ample use of Provençal Pierre Deux fabric. Using mixed materials...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Vintage Zuni Handcrafted Sterling Silver & Inlay Bird w/ Brown Leather Bolo Tie
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Bird Inlay Bolo with Brown Leather tie accented in Sterling
Natural Inlay stones set in Bird figure
Length & Width of Bolo = 46 mm X 31.5 mm
Total Mass w/leather = 25.4...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Rope Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Pearl Necklace 5 strands 8mm Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 85” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 252 homogeneous round Japanese Akoya pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of 8mm diameter. The pearls display a lovely nacre, lustre, and irides...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl and Diamond Necklace Sautoir Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl and diamond sautoir necklace features a design with 10 Tahitian pearls and 12 Japanese akoya pearls. Gold flowers set with frosted crystal and diamonds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Rope Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Wh...
Vintage 1970s Yellow Gold Singapore Rope Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 9 karat yellow gold rope chain with 10 karat yellow gold clasp; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive ro...
Category
1970s English Retro Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci Gold Tone sterling silver 925 italy Mariner Link Chain Belt, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gucci 1970's Gold Tone Mariner Link Chain Belt
Size: 38 - 42
Length: 44.5"
Width of pendant: 1.5" x 1"
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
rare BURBERRY brown acetate metal 3D flowers black coated rope necklace
By Burberry
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare BURBERRY brown acetate metal 3D flowers black coated rope necklace
Reference: SNKO/A00336
Brand: Burberry
Designer: Christopher Bailey
Material: Acetate, Metal
Color: Brown, Bla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
1.83ctw Diamond Concentric Circle Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
1.83ctw Diamond Concentric Circle Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
This exquisite pendant, beautifully crafted in 14k yellow gold, features a dazzling array of round diamonds totalin...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
The Allegra Leather and 22k Gold Necklace Slider in Emerald Green, 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
Georgian Hand Knitted 67.7 inches KT 9 Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb antique Georgian period chain is 1830 circa
Rare example of hand knitted work made by solid 9KT yellow gold threads, beautiful workmanship, very different from all others...
Category
1830s Italian Georgian Antique Rope Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yoko London Tahitian, South Sea and Pink Freshwater Pearl Rope Necklace
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
A playful necklace by Yoko London, featuring an array of Tahitian, Golden and White South Sea and Pink Freshwater pearls combined into a delightful long style that can be wrapped aro...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl
Yellow Gold Rope & Prince of Wales Fancy Twist Chain Necklace 30" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold
Chain Style: Rope & Prince of Wales
Necklace Style: Fancy Twist Chain
Fastening Type: Tube Box Clasp with One Side Safety Clasp
Meas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Jill Garber Art Nouveau Figural Art Nouveau Goddess Sterling Silver Bolo Tie
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
A divine, figural, Mucha-like portrait, depicting an Art Nouveau Goddess in sterling silver, has become a legacy Bolo. Art Nouveau was a romantic movement in art, architecture, and d...
Category
2010s American Art Nouveau Rope Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Golden South Sea and Diamond Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Style and glamour are in the spotlight with this exquisite golden south sea and diamond necklace. This 18-karat round-cut necklace is made from 38 pearls ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Freshwater Pearl Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
14K White gold pendant necklace featuring one Freshwater pearl measuring 8-9 mm with a diamond bar weighing 0.03 carats.
Color G-H
Clarity SI
Pearl can be changed to South Sea, Tahi...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Gold
18 Karat Fabulous Gold Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
This fabulous 18 karat gold necklace, designed and made in Italy, with exquisite craftsmanship. Parts of the jewellery piece is hollowed out by electroforming and other parts are car...
Category
2010s Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold
Pave Diamond Round Disc Pendant Rope Necklace Made In Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
D:3.16ct,SI:18.43g
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Silver
Retro Amethyst Beads Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An Retro amethyst beads and gold rondelles necklace, circa 1930.
Category
1930s Retro Vintage Rope Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Vintage Three-Tone 14k Gold Braided Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Vintage Three-Tone 14k Gold Braided Necklace is an exquisite piece of jewelry that showcases the artistry and elegance of vintage craftsmanship. Made from 14k gold, this necklace...
Category
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Allegra Leather and 22k Gold Necklace in Blue, by Tagilij
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
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Link Necklace
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold classy link necklace is from Damier Collection. This piece of jewellery is made of natural 25 white round diamonds in total of 1.80 Carat that are placed in the middle...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fabulous Turquoise White Gold White Diamond Charm Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace White Gold 14 K
Diamond 28-RND 57-0,13-4/7
Turquoise 3-4,54 ct
Length 48 cm
Weight 3.16 grams
With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Gen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Levian Gold and Turquoise Necklace
By Le Vian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in timeless elegance with this antique 14K yellow gold necklace by Levian. This is an antique necklace made of from 14K gold and turquoise. The pendent has a beautiful Turquo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Rope Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 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.