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18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Heart Shaped Lemon Quartz Pendant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A, beautiful heart shaped Lemon Quartz stone mounted in a 18k white gold. With, a beautiful swirl design covered in diamonds wrapping around the Lemon Quartz stone. This, beautiful w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold with Diamonds Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold Grumetta Scalare necklace with brilliant diamonds, Italy 1940s Length 48 cm
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Late 20th Century Italian Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage 1970s Yellow Gold Singapore Rope Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 9 karat yellow gold rope chain with 10 karat yellow gold clasp; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive ro...
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1970s English Retro Vintage Rope Necklaces

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Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

12.50 Carat Natural Diamond Graduated Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 16
Located in New York, NY
12.50 Natural Carat Diamond Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way 12.50CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 24.5 grams 16 inches in length...
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2010s American Romantic Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Chrysophase, Diamonds and Onyx.
Located in Rome, IT
Art deco style pendant necklace in Chrysophase, with brilliant cut diamonds and Onyx stone elements for decoration. The upper part of...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Rope Necklaces

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Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Myanmar Honey Yellow Jade Vase Pendant, Loose Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Kowloon, HK
Elevate your style with this stunning jade pendant, crafted from 100% natural, untreated Type-A Myanmar jadeite. Hand-carved into an elegant vase shape adorned with intricate ruyi an...
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2010s Hong Kong Artisan Rope Necklaces

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Jade

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cable Necklace 0.10 Total Diamond Weight
Located in Manhasset, NY
14Kt Yellow Gold 17 inches Cable Necklace 0.10 Total Diamond Weight 8.92 grams total weight
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2010s Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Robert Lee Morris Soft Gold Plated Brass Scarf Necklace/Belt, 1993
Located in New York, NY
A dramatic soft and flexible-as-fabric belt and necklace, this piece is one of a kind and is created by linking small four holed "tiles" or "sections" with jump rings in a kind of wo...
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1990s American Modern Rope Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Signed Southwestern Silver Leather Bolo Tie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Southwestern bolo tie. In solid silver (likely sterling) with braided leather cords, silver terminals, and a patented Bennet C31 Clasp. Signed J.W. (possibly for the Navajo ...
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20th Century American Native American Rope Necklaces

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Silver

Silvorra 925 Silver Unisex 22.5 Inch Elegant Herringbone Robe Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted from pure 925 sterling silver, this elegant robe chain necklace showcases a refined herringbone pattern with a smooth, fluid shine. Weighing 59.45 grams, it achieves a pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Yves Saint Laurent Twine Beaded Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent twine necklace featuring bronze colored coin beads and resin beads. Please inquire for additional images.
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Late 20th Century French Rope Necklaces

Large Citrine Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Large citrine diamond pendant necklace, made in Italy Cushion shaped citrine of approximately 100 carats, round-cut diamonds of 1 carat, 18 karat white ...
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Early 2000s Rope Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 35.80 Carat Natural Loose Bi Color Tourmaline Heart Shape Carving
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bicolor Tourmaline Carved Weight: 35.80 Carats Dimension: 24x24x8.1 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Color: Green & Pink Shape: Heart Shape Carved Quality: AAA . Bicolor tourmaline is connecte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Pre-Raphaelite Rope Necklaces

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Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Base Metal

Black Stone Pendant Necklace on Rope
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Black Stone Pendant Necklace on Rope is a versatile and stylish piece that combines the boldness of black gemstones with the texture and charm of a rope-style chain. Whether you’re...
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Late 20th Century Regency Rope Necklaces

The Allegra Leather and 22k Gold Necklace in White, by Tagili
Located in New York, NY
Wear our beautiful Allegra Leather necklaces with any of our specially made pendants from our Allegra Collection, for a casual yet sophisticated look. Our leather necklaces are uniqu...
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2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, 22k Gold

Vintage Marchisio Heavy Twisted Rope Multi Strand 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This fashionable designer Vintage early 1980's  multi-strand long necklace is crafted in 18K yellow and white gold. Showcasing a creative twisted rope design, this attractive heavy gold necklace...
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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Rope Necklaces

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18k Gold

Victorian Sterling Silver Moonstone Graduated Festoon Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely stunning moonstone necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This gorgeous necklace is comprised of moonstone links which hang in a festoon style from a fine sterling s...
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1880s Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces

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Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver

15ct Yellow Gold Victorian 18 Inch Solid Rope Chain with Barrel and Torped Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Rope Link Chain 15ct Gold Tagged Circa 1880 This stunning Victorian solid rope link chain is crafted from 15ct yellow gold and features a beautiful barrel and torpedo cla...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces

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15k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Fox Tail Necklace Bracelet Ring Rope Set
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Fox tail set of matching necklace bracelet and ring. The remarkable craftsmanship on this set of jewelry allows for fluid movement throughout the “r...
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Early 2000s American Rope Necklaces

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18k Gold

Retro Amethyst Beads Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An Retro amethyst beads and gold rondelles necklace, circa 1930.
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1930s Retro Vintage Rope Necklaces

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Amethyst, 18k Gold

Diana M 21.84 Carat Blue Sapphire and 9.27 Carat Diamond Opera Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold, Diamond & Blue Sapphire Necklace, Marquise design with multi-shaped pink sapphire clusters in pronged setting Pave diamond border and chain. Tab insert with safety cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces

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White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Cross Pendant on 2.9mm Long Rope Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 10k Yellow Gold Weight: 10.21 Grams Chain Type: 27” - 2.9mm Rope Link Chain - Lobster Clasp Pendant Height: 36.86mm (1.45") (approx. - including bail) Pendant Width: 19.46m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Gold Nugget Bolo in 22k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-Century Gold Nugget Bolo in 22k This Mid-Century bolo is crafted in rich 22k yellow gold and showcases a natural gold nugget centerpiece with its original organic texture and fo...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Rope Necklaces

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Gold, 22k Gold

Mid-Century Gold Nugget Bolo in 22k
Mid-Century Gold Nugget Bolo in 22k
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Diana M Jewels 15.00 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Riviera Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18k Rose Gold, Diamond & Pink Sapphire Necklace, Oval design nautural unheated roze cut sapphires Tab insert with safety clasp Necklace length: 26" This product comes with a certifi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces

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White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...

Emma Chapman Aquamarine Enamel Statement Pendant
Located in Frome, Somerset
This stunning aquamarine enamel statement pendant has been handmade in our workshop. We have mixed jaali, embossed, hand engraving and enamel work in the pendant, and embedded it w...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Rope Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Clasp - Pendant in Rose Gold with Citrines and Diamonds
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones. This clasp - pendant in 18k rose gold 15gr. with 73 Citrines 15,50cts. and 18 diamonds 0,8...
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2010s German Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Triple Strand Cultured Pearl Necklaces
Located in New York, NY
Lovely strands of cultured pearls in graduated lengths. The genuine cultured pearls are slightly baroque in form and measure between 7 and 8 mm. The 3 strands are endless (claspless)...
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1950s American Vintage Rope Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl

Silvorra Unisex 28.5Inch Snake Chain Necklace in 925 Solid Silver for Gifts
Located in New York, NY
This pure 925 sterling silver snake chain necklace embodies both modern fluidity and enduring strength. Weighing 126.79 grams, it offers a bold yet graceful drape that contours smoot...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Dubini Ancient Roman Nero Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Moonstone Necklace
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features authentic bronze roman coin of Nero minted circa 54-68 A.D. set in 18K yellow gold with moonstone bullet cabochon on a twisted rope choker. Coin Ø 30mm HISTORY Possibly the most infamous of the Roman Emperors, Nero ruled Rome from 54 A.D. until his death by his own hand in 68 A.D. From murdering his mother and other political opponents to (according to rumour) starting the great fires of Rome...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Rope Necklaces

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Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Silvorra 24.5 Inch Statement Robe Chain Necklace in Solid 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a bold herringbone weave, this statement necklace is crafted from solid 925 sterling silver, exuding both strength and fluid elegance. Weighing 58 grams, it offers a balan...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Mexican Peso Coin Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An Extravagant 18kt Yellow Gold, Onyx and Laquer Bead Necklace featuring a Pendant with a Mexican 50 Peso Gold Coin (dated 1821 - 1947). Circa 1975
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1970s Vintage Rope Necklaces

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Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage Pearl Rope Necklace 2000s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Pearl Rope Necklace. A quintessential vintage pearl rope necklace. Elegant and lustrous non-graduated freshwater pearls form a short length rope. Finished with a filigree c...
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Early 2000s Rope Necklaces

Yianni Creations Pearl Fine Silver and Gold Two-Tone Pendant with Rope Necklace
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations Midas Collection is a handmade artisan slide from fine silver 950 purity and plated with palladium to resist against elements. This stunning pendant enhancer feature...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Rope Necklaces

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Pall...

18K Gold Retro Long Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Golden Embrace This necklace is a testament to the art of subtlety and strength. Crafted in 1950, its retro charm is evident in the intricate weave of 18k gold, forming a rope-lik...
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1950s Retro Vintage Rope Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Versatile Spiral Chain Rope Long Necklace Bracelet
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Unisex Versatile Spiral Chain Rope Long Necklace Bracelet Modenrist Long Necklace Bracelet, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. A uniqu...
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Vintage Gold Wash Silver Nugget 64 Inch Necklace w 14K Yellow Gold Garnet Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A unique vintage find, that pairs extraordinary necklace length and unique materials to create a one-of-a-kind piece. Sterling silver nugget shaped beads that are washed in yellow g...
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Early 20th Century American Rope Necklaces

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Garnet, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Vintage Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Boucheron diamond pendant necklace featuring 3 round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gold. The necklace is accompanied with a rope necklace by Boucheron. Neck...
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1990s Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond

Vintage Rose Gold Platinum 16.5" Rope Watch Chain Necklace Sliding Bar Dog Clip
Located in Montclair, NJ
Rare & Unique Rope Link Watch Chain Necklace With Sliding Bar Spring Ring & Dog Clasp Material: Solid 14k Rose Gold with Platinum Weight: 40.22 Grams Chain Type: Rope Link Chain Chai...
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20th Century Rope Necklaces

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Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Handcraft Japan Pearls 18 Karat White Gold Strand Rope Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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1970s Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Carved Asian Female Buddha Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vintage Carved Asian Female Buddha Necklace is a beautifully unique piece of jewelry that likely combines spiritual symbolism with intricate craftsmanship. This necklace would typi...
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Late 20th Century Asian Rope Necklaces

Stunning 47.70 Carat Natural Bi Color Drilled Tourmaline Vase Carving
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bicolor Tourmaline Carved Weight: 47.70 Carats Dimension: 41x20.5x8.5 Mm Origin: Africa Color: Red & Green Shape: Carving Quality: AAA . Bicolor tourmaline is connected to the heart ...
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16th Century Malagasy Aesthetic Movement Antique Rope Necklaces

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Tourmaline, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, ...

Alex Jona Gold-Plate Sterling Silver Woven Chain Necklace
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, gold-plate sterling silver long chain necklace made of woven small chains. Dimensions : L 17.32 in x D 0.19 in - L 44 cm x D 4.96 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique HandPressed Glass European GoldFiligreeCapped Beaded Heavy Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique rare hand-pressed-glass necklace features semi-translucent grape-green large beads that are capped with gilt-brass filigree. Based on the combination of bead seams, spring-ring clasp, and metal findings on the unmarked faux Chinese-jade necklace, it dates to the late Victorian period most likely from Western Europe. Around WWI, hand presses, which stamped molten glass into a mold to create a bead with a hole and a seam, were often used to produce costume jewelry as a cottage industry in Germany and the Czech region. This was while there was a lack of factory machine presses and finishing tumblers that used sand to polish out the seam lines. Another reason that the cloudy green beads can be identified as atypically hand-pressed is that they are more opaque and therefore harder and less prone to breaking during formation than fully-translucent glass, which was better suited for automated-machine pressing. Also the green beads are an unusual swirled color including white, which suggests that their production was more limited than machine-pressing would enable. Without the bead-seams, this necklace could be mistaken for one by Coco Chanel. Her 1920s couture...
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Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal

Post Modern Glass Lariat with Anodized Aluminum Pendants
Located in New York, NY
Unusually cool Post Modern Lariat with anodized aluminum half moon slices in rich iridescent blue mounted on chrome spheres. The necklace is composed of hundreds of smokey grey glass tablet beads...
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1980s American Vintage Rope Necklaces

Classic 14k Yellow Gold 24" Long Solid Rope Link Chain Necklace w/ Barrel Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 28.59 Grams Chain Type: Rope Link Chain Length: 24 inches (measured next to ruler) Chain Width: 3mm (0.11")(approx.) Closure: Barrel clasp w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Valentin Magro Gold Rope Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant and finely made rope twist necklace by New York designer, Valentin Magro. In addition to selling independently, Magro's work is carried by Neiman Marcus. In the past, he work...
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Early 2000s American Modern Rope Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

60" Black Czechoslovakian Jet Faceted Crystal Bead Long Rope Necklace, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A chic vintage necklace! A single strand of jet-black Czech crystals fastened with a goldtone springring clasp. A simple and stylish long (60 in / 148 cm) rope necklace which can be ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Rope Necklaces

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Crystal

Unisex Solid 10K Yellow Gold Slim and Dainty Rope Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a feminine classic: a simple and dainty 10K yellow gold rope chain that is 18 inches in length. This thin, 1/2-millimeter wide chain fastens securely with a standard spring ring clasp. It can replace most chains and is perfect paired with small to medium size pendants...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Black Diamond Bead Long Necklace Burnished 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat burnished white gold necklace, featuring 51.95 carats of black diamond faceted beads. Lenght: cm 90/in 35.43. Alex Jona ...
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2010s Italian Rope Necklaces

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Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Strand Rope Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Pearl Long Necklace
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 14K Gold Pearl Long Necklace Approximate Dimensions: 80 cm (Length) 8.47 mm - 9.12 mm (Pearl) 74.6 grams in weight
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20th Century Rope Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane Whimsical Rhinestone Jade-Green Lucite Apple Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane's wonderfully whimsical large jade-green lucite apple is studded with rhinestones throughout. Accented with gilded gold hardware surround...
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1980s North American Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces

Couture CocoChanel-Rousselet-Style GlassGold FauxCarnelianPearl Torsade Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Beginning in the mid-1920s, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel collaborated with Parisian Louis Rousselet for a wide variety of handcrafted unsigned glass-beaded costume jewelry to compliment h...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces

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Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver

Barney Reid Enamel California Abstract Modernist Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Abstract fish design in enamel over copper pendant necklace created by Barney Reid of San Diego, California. Pendant measures 2 7/8" in diameter and suspends from a 22" cord that is...
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Rope Necklaces

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Copper, Enamel

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Flowers Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 18.7 grams. Totally is diamond 2.35 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs clarity. Total lenght is chain 37 cm. Please contact for any questions.
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1990s European Retro Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Three-Tone 14k Gold Braided Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Vintage Three-Tone 14k Gold Braided Necklace is an exquisite piece of jewelry that showcases the artistry and elegance of vintage craftsmanship. Made from 14k gold, this necklace...
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Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces

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14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Reversible Diamond Cross Rope Necklace
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Gold reversible necklace is a combination of three diamond decorated crosses and a rope chain. Crosses are microscopically decorated in Byzantine st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces

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Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Extraordinary Berlin Iron Long Chain and Cannetile Lace Cross
Located in Stamford, CT
Here is a mix of texture, both substantial and lacy. An extremely rare, dense Berlin Iron Chain c.1800 suspends a large cross of twists and loops. In the chain, the iron is woven or ...
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1810s German Georgian Antique Rope Necklaces

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Berlin Iron

Chanel Gold Knot and Nacre Faux Pearl Necklace
Located in North Miami, FL
This classic and forever Chanel long necklace has knots in a darker gold plated gilt metal with a lighter gold plated gilt metal link interspersed with gold tone love knot stations interspersed with Chanel nacre faux pearls and chains. It can be doubled on the neck. It has the CC logo as the box clasp and says Made In France. Great for day or evening wear! The length is 20" L or Wide. The knots are .25" wide. When doubled exactly it is 10.25: L / W. Of course, it can be staggered for other possibilities. Sorry the photos do not do justice to the beauty of the necklace. It is from the 80s. This is a classic piece of Chanel costume jewelry.
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1980s French Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces

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Pearl, Gilt Metal, 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.

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