Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s German Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Peridot, Tsavorite, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Green Sapphire, 18k...
1980s French Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s Greek Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Baroque Rope Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver
1990s Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Rope Necklaces
Pearl
2010s German Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
2010s Italian Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate, Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Coral, Quartz, Turquoise, Gold Plate
1970s Swiss Vintage Rope Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Vintage Rope Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Gold
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Tanzanite
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Rope Necklaces
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold...
Early 2000s American Rope Necklaces
18k Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Coral, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s English Retro Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Renaissance Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Swiss Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Etruscan Revival Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Other
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.