Rope Necklaces
1960s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Retro Rope Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s French Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Mid-20th Century Czech Rope Necklaces
Crystal
1950s Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Rope Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Native American Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Dutch Retro Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Rope Necklaces
Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
1970s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond
Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Sterling Silver
1950s Unknown Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1980s North American Vintage Rope Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Rope Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Artisan Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Rope Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s German Aesthetic Movement Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
20th Century American Native American Rope Necklaces
Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Rope Necklaces
Coral, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Native American Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Rope Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Retro Vintage Rope Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Silver Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s German Byzantine Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate
1950s French Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s North American Native American Vintage Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Late 20th Century French Modern Rope Necklaces
Enamel
1990s Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k 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.