Contemporary Rope Necklaces
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.
Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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Style: Contemporary
Yoko London Pistachio-Colored Tahitian Pearl and Sapphire Necklace 18 Karat Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This spectacular necklace by Yoko London features large, pistachio-colour Tahitian pearls, which softly graduate in size from 12-14.9mm, allowing the necklace to sit elegantly upon its wearer’s neck. The soft hue of the pearls is enriched by the striking, green-sapphire encrusted...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Green Sapphire, 18k...
Freshwater Pearl Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
14K White gold pendant necklace featuring one Freshwater pearl measuring 8-9 mm with a diamond bar weighing 0.03 carats.
Color G-H
Clarity SI
Pearl can be changed to South Sea, Tahi...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Gold
Diamond Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Necklace in 18kt yellow gold set with 201 diamonds 1.69 cts (60 cm)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Aquamarine Beads 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Spacers 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
By Joon Han
Located in New York, NY
Faceted aquamarine bead necklace with five diamond spacers in 14 karat yellow gold and a clasp in 18 karat yellow gold, length of 24.5...
Category
2010s Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Textured Rope Necklace 161.3 Grams Made in Roma
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow gold necklace 13 multi textured rope weighing 161.3 grams. Stamped 750 ROMA
Very Comfortable On The Neck.
Matching Bracelet In Stock.
Category
20th Century Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Heavy Rope Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
Handsome Sterling Silver Rope Necklace. Hand crafted in Sterling Silver. Measuring approx. 18"long. Classic and Chic…illuminating your look with Timeless Beauty!
Category
20th Century Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Yoko London Tahitian, South Sea & Pink Freshwater Pearl Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
A fun necklace by Yoko London, featuring an array of Tahitian, Golden and White South Sea and Pink Freshwater pearls combined into a classic style. Each pearl has been selected by ou...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yell...
Yianni Creations Fine Silver and Palladium Handwoven Rope Necklace
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations Ammos Collection 100% Handmade Artisan Handwoven Rope Necklace from Fine Silver in Medium Thickness. The core of this beautiful necklace is made from Sterling Silver...
Category
2010s Greek Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Yoko London Tahitian Pearl Long Classic Strung Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
Comprised of timeless, jewellery box staples, our Classic collection is designed to last through the generations. Featuring baroque-shaped Tahitian pearls in deep grey-black tones, s...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yoko London Multicolored Baroque Pearl Rope Necklace
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
A feminine mix of pastel-toned pearls, this long necklace by Yoko London is sure to be cherished by all who enjoy mixing delicate tones into their outfits. Each pearl has been hand-s...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl
Yoko London Tahitian Pearl Long Classic Strung Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
Comprised of timeless, jewellery box staples, our Classic collection is designed to last through the generations. Featuring a striking combination of various shades of Tahitian pearls in grey to black tones, secured to an 18ct gold clasp, this necklace is both contemporary and elegant.
Other sizes, qualities and lengths of classic Tahitian necklaces...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yianni Creations Fine Silver and Palladium Handwoven Rope Necklace
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations Ammos Collection 100% Handmade Artisan Handwoven 22 inch Rope Necklace from Fine Silver in Medium Thickness. The core of this beautiful necklace is made from Sterli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Maria Kotsoni- Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold & White Diamond Sautoir Necklace,
Located in Nicosia, CY
The 'Overflow' sautoir necklace is crafted in 18k gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. This stunning, contemporary sautoir comprises three individual pieces set with diamonds held together be...
Category
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Multi-Color Baroque Tahitian and South Sea Pearl Strand
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful unique pearl strand is made from baroque South Sea and Tahitian pearls in shades of black, gold, and white. The pearls range in size from 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Long Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
A long cultured pearl rope necklace, the one hundred and thirty-two cultured pearls of cream colour, with diameter 9-9.5mm, strung and knotted, measuring approximately 132cm long, gr...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl
Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin and Tourmaline Gemstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Rome, IT
Ancient Roman Coin and Tourmaline Satin Yellow Gold Pendant, from Sacchi’s Roma Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique.
Lost-wax...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yoko London Tahitian, South Sea and Pink Freshwater Pearl Rope Necklace
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
A playful necklace by Yoko London, featuring an array of Tahitian, Golden and White South Sea and Pink Freshwater pearls combined into a delightful long style that can be wrapped aro...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl
Yoko London Large South Sea Pearl Long Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
A bold statement piece for the ultimate pearl connoisseur, this long classic necklace by Yoko London features exceptional quality rare South Sea Pearls secured to an 18K White Gold B...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round White Seed Pearls and Blue Sapphire Beads Seven Strand Necklace
By Joon Han
Located in New York, NY
A seven strand necklace of round white seed pearls and blue sapphire beads.
This beautifully versatile one-of-a-kind pearl necklace can be worn in so many ways, depending on your mo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Blue Sapphire
Freshwater and South Sea Multi-Color Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful pearl necklace is made from pink freshwater baroque pearls with white and gold south sea baroque pearls. The 45 pearls make a beautiful 36 inch strand that is strung w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yell...
Necklace in White Gold with Peridot Beads with 2 Tsavorite Clasps
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones.
This necklace with 26x ropes with Peridot beads (2.5mm) with a 18k White Gold Clasp set wi...
Category
2010s German Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Tsavorite, Peridot, White Gold
18kt Gold Dog Tag Pendant Necklace Pink & Yellow Sapphires 1.38ct Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Colourful Dog Tag unique handmade necklace with diamonds and sapphires
Diamonds: Brilliant cut white diamonds together ca. 1.38 cts, Black diamonds together ca. 0.90 cts
Sapphires...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklace in White Gold with 1 Tansanite Oval and 140 Diamonds and 1 Silkthreat.
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones.
This 18k white gold (19g) clasp/pendant is set with 1x fine Tansanite in magnificient inte...
Category
2010s German Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
A.Jeschel Sophisticated long freswater Pearl necklace with Turquoise pendant.
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing the breathtaking One-of-a-Kind Turquoise and Silver Tibetan Pendant Necklace - a true work of art that exudes elegance and sophistication. This long necklace features a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Yoko London Multicolored Tahitian Pearl Long Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
An elegant mix of muted autumnal tones, this long necklace by Yoko London is sure to make a statement with even the most simple of outfits. Each pearl has been hand selected by our a...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yoko London Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This timeless necklace by Yoko London features premium 8-8.5mm Japanese Akoya pearls, finished with a simple 18K white gold clasp. Crafted in our London atelier by the world’s leadin...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yoko London Baroque South Sea Pearl Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This striking necklace by Yoko London features spectacular Baroque South Sea pearls secured to an 18K white Gold diamond set clasp. Each ba...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold...
Yoko London Baroque Freshwater Pearl Necklace
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This spectacular necklace by Yoko London features exceptional 18mm+ Baroque Freshwater pearls. The fact that each baroque pearl possesses a unique shape and charm makes this necklace...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
18 Karat Fabulous Gold Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
This fabulous 18 karat gold necklace, designed and made in Italy, with exquisite craftsmanship. Parts of the jewellery piece is hollowed out by electroforming and other parts are car...
Category
2010s Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold
Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin and Tourmaline Gemstone 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Rome, IT
Ancient Roman Coin and Tourmaline Satin Yellow Gold Pendant, from Sacchi’s Roma Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique.
Lost-wax...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Necklace 210.54ct Sapphires, 17.01ct Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Karat White Gold Necklace 210.54ct Sapphires, 17.01ct Diamonds.
Amazing necklace set with sapphires and diamonds.
Sapphires: 210.54 ct
Diamonds: 17.01 ct
Material: 18 kt white...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yianni Creations Pearl Diamond Fine Silver Rhodium Geometric Pendant Necklace
Located in Astoria, NY
This is a geometrically shaped pendant enhancer from Yianni Creations all done by hand from fine silver 950 purity and plated with palladium to resist tarnish. This slide from Hephes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Palladiu...
Pendant in White Gold with 1 Aquamarine.
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones.
This 18k white gold (18g) clasp is set with 1x fine Aquamarine (facetted, heart-shape, 16x14mm, 9.93ct).
It is linked together with a rose coloured silk threat and with 18k white gold endings and bajonnette mechanics. It has a hanger mechanic at its back.
Anything with a eyelet could be hanged in. Such as the Morganite/Diamond Pearshape...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona White Gold Twisted Wire Choker Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
This flexible choker by Alex Jona, hand crafted in Italy, is made by a twisted 18 Karat white gold wire.
Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and for the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Leyser 18k White Gold Fine Green Beryl Pendant
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine coloured gemstones and diamonds.
This fine green Green Beryl (44.87ct) is attached to a green silk n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Green Beryl, Beryl, White Gold, 18k Gold
Hakimoto 16.5x14 mm Natural Golden color 35.5" South Sea Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Golden South Sea Baroque Pearl With 18K Yellow Gold Italian Handmade Chain Necklace
16.5x14mm 11 Natural Color Golden South Sea Pearls.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Hakimoto Important 13.5x17.5 mm Australian South Sea Pearl 33.5" Rope Necklace
Located in New York, NY
12mm Full diamond Clasp
18K White Gold High Polish
Round Brilliant Colorless Diamond
57 Round South Sea Cultured Pearl 13.25-17.5 mm
Total Item Weight (g): 231.5
Hue: Pink
Orient: E...
Category
2010s Australian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Hand Woven Chain with Diamond Clasp and Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Kent Raible is known for his supple and elegant hand woven chains, and his signature look of wearing the ornate Diamond clasp on the side of the neck, in full view, as an integral pa...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Garavelli 18 Karat White Gold Pure Diamond Giotto Pendant
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Garavelli 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Giotto Pendant
The pendant features a perfect ct 0.08 white diamond VS
18kt gold Chain lenght cm 40
18kt GOLD ...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Garavelli 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Giotto Pendant
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Garavelli 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Giotto Pendant
The pendant features a perfect VS ct 0.44 white diamond
18kt gold Chain lenght cm 50 with a loop...
Category
2010s Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Garavelli 18 Karat White Gold Pavè Diamond Puffed Heart Pendant
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Garavelli 18 Karat White Gold Pavè Diamond Puffed Heart Pendant
The Heart featurs a very nice pavè cushion of white diamonds of different sizes, ...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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