Modern Rope Necklaces
MODERN STYLE
Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.
Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”
A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.
Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.
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Style: Modern
Unisex Solid 10K Yellow Gold 0.5 MM Slim and Dainty Rope Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with our Solid 10K Yellow Gold 0.5mm Slim and Dainty Unisex 18" Rope Chain Necklace. This exquisite piece embodies timeless elegance and versatility, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tahitian Ombre Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Style and glamour are in the spotlight with this exquisite Tahitian Ombre necklace. This 14-karat round cut necklace is made from 31 pearls wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace by Gianmaria Buccellati, 1960s
Located in Zurich, CH
Timeless 18 karat yellow gold necklace by renowned Italian jeweler Gianmaria Buccellati, 1960s.
Crafted in 18 karat matte-finished yellow gold, this necklace features an intricate a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tahitian Pearl Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Style and glamour are in the spotlight with this exquisite tahitian pearl necklace. This 14-karat round cut necklace is made from 33 pearls wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 24" Gilt & Black Cord Twisted Chain Necklace by Trifari, 1970s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 24" length
- Gold plated
- Black nylon cord
- Clasp closure
- By Trifari (signed near clasp)
- Circa 1970s
- Estate acquired
- Excellent vintage condition
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Rope Necklaces
Tahitian and South Sea Ombre Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Style and glamour are in the spotlight with this exquisite Tahitian and South Sea Oprah Ombre necklace. This 14-karat round cut necklace is made from 73 pearls and 0.10 karats of SI...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
UnoAErre Yellow Gold Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This UnoAErre Yellow Gold Necklace is a luxurious and versatile accessory that exudes timeless elegance. Crafted from high-quality 18kt yellow gold, this necklace features a flexible...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Givenchy Long Herringbone Chain Necklace with Logo Clasp, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1980s Givenchy herringbone chain necklace in gold plate. This long heritage necklace comprises a flat, wide herringbone chain with a stat...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Necklace, Collier, 18 Karat White Gold, Set with White and Black Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Collier, 18 Karat white gold, set with white and black diamonds.
Luxurious women's white gold necklace, set with
568 small white diamonds, Top Wesselton, SI1
1,115 small black diamonds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Midcentury 14 Karat Gold and Multi-Gemstone Rope Length Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-century rope-length gold and gemstone necklace.
With a box chain in 14k yellow gold supporting bezel-set, pear and oval cut amethyst, topaz, and citrine gemstones.
A gr...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Gold
Mid Century Floral Watch Pendant Necklace By Caravelle, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 30" twisted rope chain by Monet (signed on hang tag and clasp)
- 1.5" diameter mechanical watch pendant by Caravelle (signed on watch face)
- Gold plated
- Clasp closure
- Circa 1960s
- Estate acquired
- Excellent vintage condition, chain is not original to piece
PLEASE NOTE: This watch is currently ticking and keeping time, but due to the vintage nature of this item we cannot guarantee the watch will continue to work as sometimes even shipping a watch can cause the movement to stop working. Watch movements can be serviced by a watch repair...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Rope Necklaces
Vintage 3.20 carat diamond 18k yellow gold rope necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 18k yellow gold rope necklace adorned with 3.20 carats of brilliant diamonds, circa 1980s.
Center stone: 32 round brilliant cut diamonds
Weight: Approximately 3.20 carats
Co...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Red White Black Link Rope Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a colourful nautical design rope necklace created by YSL in 1980’s. The piece features red, white and black enamelled metal link details in the centre. The black twisted silk...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Enamel
Runway Silk Cord Necklace With Faceted Resin & Chain Tassel By Christian Lacroix
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s
- Extremely rare, hard to find style
- 70" length
- 6" tassel drop
- Gold plated hardware
- Twisted black silk ...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Rope Necklaces
18K Yellow Gold Italian Mid-20th Century Coral Wrapped Rope Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Crafted at some point during the middle of the 20th century, undoubtedly in Italy, this very substantial 18K yellow gold fluted link, coral wrapped rope n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co, Platinum 'Fireworks', Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Necklace
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This delicate Tahitian pearl, diamond and platinum opera length necklace was made by Tiffany & Company for their Fireworks collection. The long platinum chain which is also marked fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Yoko London Baroque Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This unique necklace by Yoko London features 31 inches of spectacular 13-17mm baroque Golden South Sea pearls. Each baroque pearl is completely unique and this one of a kind necklace...
Category
2010s Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl
GIA Lavender Jadeite Necklace with Diamond Rondelles in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Southport, CT
Overall Description:
6.5-7 mm Lavender Jade Round Beads
•Total bead count of 104
Diamond Eternity Rondelle Spacers
•5.5 mm
•0.16 Carat
•18 Karat White Gold
O...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
c1981 Ultra Long 105" Vintage Chanel Flower Necklace Purple Glass Beads
By Chanel
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Chanel flower necklace crafted in yellow gold-tone (circa 1981).
We haven't come across a Chanel necklace quite like this one! Measuri...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Rope Necklaces
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Pearls by the Yard Sprinkle Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Designed by Elsa Peretti
as elegant chain of rope length - 91.5cm (36 inches)
crafted in 18K yellow gold
with luminous pearls scattered along
12 freshwater cultured pearls range in ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Hakimoto 17x13 mm South Sea 34" Double Strand 18K Diamond clasp Necklace
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace
18K White Gold With Diamond Clasp
Weight (g): 228
Cultured South Sea Pearl
Pearl Size: 17X13mm
Pearl Shape: Round
Body col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace with 0.27 Carat White Diamond Solitaire
Located in Berlin, DE
18 carat yellow gold necklace with 0.27 carat diamond solitaire.
Hallmarked.
Clarity VVS1
Color D
Cut Very good
Carat 0.27
Including certificate of authenticity.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Long Sautoir Necklace with Red Gripoix Glass, Faux Pearls And Gold LInks
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous long vintage Chanel sautoir necklace has red gripoix glass beads, faux pearls interspersed along the gold metal link chai...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Carrara Y Carrara Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Horse Pendant Rope Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This eye catching authentic necklace is by Carrera y Carrera, it is crafted from 18k yellow gold with a polished finish featuring a horse head with the rope chain flowing through it ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.52 Carat Diamond and Ruby Platinum Long Chain Necklace
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
Discover the allure of the "Carezza Ruby Long Chain" necklace, a captivating masterpiece that exudes luxury and sophistication. This exquisite necklace features a dazzling 11-carat R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Arguron Sterling Silver Twisted Helix Rope Necklace, 20 Inches
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Width: 4 mm.
Length: 20 inches.
Weight: 10.2 grams.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
3.80 Carat Diamond Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, this exquisite necklace is hand set with 3.50 carats Emerald and 3.80 carats of sparkling diamonds.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
18k yellow gold clasp set with an amethyst on a black rope necklace - 28.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold clasp set with an amethyst on a black rope necklace - 42 cm long
detailed description:
the necklace is 42 cm long and 7.7 mm wide
dimensions of the lock are 3.0 ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fraleoni 18 Kt. White Gold Diamonds Rubies Australian Pearl Long Necklace
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
Handcrafted necklace made in Italy of 18 kt. white gold with brilliant-cut diamonds, round-cut rubies and Australian gray pearl.
This piece belongs to Fraleoni's Moon collection.
The...
Category
2010s European Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite 18K white gold diamond necklace is a stunning example of luxury and elegance. It features a total of 145 round brilliant-cut diamonds, meticulously selected for their ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White 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...
Category
1990s American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Precious Precious 14K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Rope Necklace, 18 inches
Located in Van Nuys, CA
"Precious Precious" 18k yellow gold and 0.925 sterling silver necklace.
Weight: 36.4 Grams.
Length: 18 inches.
Width: 5 mm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
New Pierre Deux Country French Provençal Opera Rope Necklace, 36” - 1987
By La Provence De Pierre Deux
Located in Tucson, AZ
This charming and unusual necklace is a taste of the south of France, thanks to its ample use of Provençal Pierre Deux fabric. Using mixed materials...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Chanel Gold Knot and Nacre Faux Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
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.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gilt Metal, Gold
Golden South Sea and Diamond Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Style and glamour are in the spotlight with this exquisite golden south sea and diamond necklace. This 18-karat round-cut necklace is made from 38 pearls ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Thoscene New Beginnings Fractal Pendant with Green Amethyst
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This limited edition pendant represents new beginnings in life. Inspired by sacred geometries, this spectacular fractal piece is a statement empowering piece for the wearer.
Thosce...
Category
2010s American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Sapphire Labradorite and Chalcedony Vermeil Chain Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Long 43" vermeil chain necklace with 3 set sapphires and labradorite and chalcedony beads. May be worn as a long single strand or doubled at neck for fuller look.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Labradorite, Sapphire, Vermeil
Tahitian Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Style and glamour are in the spotlight with this exquisite Tahitian necklace. This 14-karat round-cut necklace is made from 31 pearls with a solid white gold ball clasp. The size of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1.83ctw Diamond Concentric Circle Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
1.83ctw Diamond Concentric Circle Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
This exquisite pendant, beautifully crafted in 14k yellow gold, features a dazzling array of round diamonds totalin...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.48ct Pave Diamond Heart Pendant & Rope Chain in 18KT White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 18KT White Gold
Number of Diamonds: 25
Diamond Shape: Round
Carat Weight: 0.48ctw
Setting: Pave
Length: 15" Long
Category
2010s American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Arezzo 1960 Italian Modernist Long Sautoir Necklace In .925 Sterling Silver
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist long sautoir necklace made in Arezzo.
Retro modernist long necklace, created in the city of Arezzo Italy, back in the 1960. Crafted ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Multicolor Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Style and glamour are in the spotlight with this exquisite multicolor pearl and diamond necklace. This 18-karat round-cut necklace is made from 18 pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Fraleoni 18 Kt. Rose Gold Pink Sapphires Long Necklace
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
Necklace handmade in Italy of 18 kt. rose gold with round-cut pink sapphires.
This piece belongs to Fraleoni's Diamond collection.
Pink sapphires are mounted with round bezels and al...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Fabulous Turquoise White Gold White Diamond Charm Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace White Gold 14 K
Diamond 28-RND 57-0,13-4/7
Turquoise 3-4,54 ct
Length 48 cm
Weight 3.16 grams
With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Gen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Chinese Freshwater White Fancy Freeform Pearl Necklace by Paula Crevoshay
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Experience the allure of timeless elegance with this Chinese Freshwater White Fancy Freeform Pearl Necklace. This exquisite piece features an array of lustrous white pearls, each uni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Important Diamond and Gold Floral Puff Heart Opera Necklace
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Superb and opulent puff heart pendant made out of flowers ! Shiny 18 kt gold and white diamond make a chic contrast. Beautiful make . The hoop open thanks t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Judith Ripka 18K Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Necklace
By Judith Ripka
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Judith Ripka 18K Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Necklace
Total Weight 30.59gm
Smoky Quartz 8.4ctw
Retail $7,560.00
Category
2010s American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Yellow Gold
Long Rope Necklace Sterling Silver
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage Italian sterling 925, 103 AR (Arezzo in Italy) rope necklace with fringes on each end a buckle as clasp. Total length 43 inches, 0.25 wide about 100 grams. You have two optio...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Roman Malakov 3.77 Carats Total Diamonds and Mother of Pearl Long Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable long necklace showcasing diamond encrusted and mother of pearl in an evil eye design. Diamonds weigh 3.77 carats total. Made with 18K Whi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14KT White Gold Round Cut Diamond And Tanzanite Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This 14KT white gold pendant is a beautiful piece of jewelry, featuring one trillion-cut tanzanite weighing 0.49 carats. The tanzanite is elegantly surrounded by a halo of round-cut ...
Category
2010s American Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
Paul Morelli Garden Gate Sapphire on Leather Necklace in White Gold
By Paul Morelli
Located in Manhasset, NY
Paul Morelli Garden Gate Sapphire on Leather Necklace in White Gold
Sapphire approximately (3.10ctw) and White Diamonds (0.87ctw) 16 inch 16.9...
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2010s Modern Rope Necklaces
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 sprin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
