Rope Necklaces
1880s Indian Antique Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s European Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Rope Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Rope Necklaces
Early 2000s American Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Asian Baroque Rope Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Rope Necklaces
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Silver Plate
1970s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond
1990s Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Rope Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 1...
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold,...
2010s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Crystal, 18...
20th Century Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1600s Italian Antique Rope Necklaces
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Rope Necklaces
Steel, Stainless Steel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s American Romantic Antique Rope Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Late 20th Century French Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Classical Greek Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Pearl, 15k 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.





