Rope Necklaces
2010s American Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Onyx, Sapphire, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Gold
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Black Diamond, Diamond, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s American Rope Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Renaissance Rope Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s American Romantic Antique Rope Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.