Rope Necklaces
Early 2000s American Rope Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s Greek Vintage Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Crystal, 18...
Early 20th Century Italian Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Gold
1980s Japanese Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s English Retro Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Rope Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Rope Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
1960s Swiss Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Palladiu...
1980s Italian Vintage Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
2010s Greek Classical Greek Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Tanzanite, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Rope Necklaces
Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver, Silver
20th Century Italian Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Onyx, Sapphire, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Hematite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...
20th Century French Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Rope Necklaces
Emerald
1930s Retro Vintage Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Green Beryl, Beryl, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Rope Necklaces
Coral
2010s Italian Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century French Antique Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
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.