Rope Necklaces
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Rope Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-18th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Antique Rope Necklaces
Citrine, Other, Cut Steel, Niello, Mixed Metal, Copper, Bronze, Brass, P...
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Artist Rope Necklaces
22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1820s European George IV Antique Rope Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Saudi Arabian Renaissance Revival Rope Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold
2010s American Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Amber
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Tourmaline, Silver
Early 2000s Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
16th Century Malagasy Aesthetic Movement Antique Rope Necklaces
Tourmaline, Copper, Cut Steel, Bronze, Berlin Iron, Base Metal, 9k Gold,...
1950s French Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Rope Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Rope Necklaces
White Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Coral, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold
20th Century French Rope Necklaces
2010s Chinese Artisan Rope Necklaces
Jade
2010s Italian Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate, Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Contemporary Vintage Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Rope Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 24k Gold
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Early 2000s Rope Necklaces
Early 2000s Indonesian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
White Gold, 10k Gold
Early 2000s Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Rope Necklaces
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.