Rope Necklaces
2010s American Rope Necklaces
White Gold
2010s Italian Rope Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
2010s Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Sterling Silver
1980s North American Vintage Rope Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Modernist Rope Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Pre-Raphaelite Rope Necklaces
Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Base Metal
Early 2000s Chinese Artisan Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Rope Necklaces
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Rope Necklaces
1960s North American Native American Vintage Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-18th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Antique Rope Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, Britannia Standard Silver, PVD-Coated, B...
2010s North American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Rope Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Silver Plate, PVD-Coated, Sterling Silver, Base Metal, ...
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Rope Necklaces
Amethyst
16th Century Malagasy Aesthetic Movement Antique Rope Necklaces
Tourmaline, Copper, Cut Steel, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 2...
1990s Unknown Contemporary Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Modern Rope Necklaces
Enamel
20th Century Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
20th Century Italian Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Brass
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
10k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bolivian Arts and Crafts Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine
Mid-20th Century Czech Rope Necklaces
Crystal
1980s Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century French Rope Necklaces
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
1980s French Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Silver
1990s Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Rope Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k 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.