Rope Necklaces
1980s Italian Vintage Rope Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
1810s German Georgian Antique Rope Necklaces
Berlin Iron
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1980s Australian Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Rope Necklaces
Agate, Steel
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Rope Necklaces
Pearl, 14k 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.