Rope Necklaces
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Rope Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Aquamarine, 22k Gold
2010s Greek Artist Rope Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Rope Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver, Palladi...
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yell...
Early 1600s Italian Antique Rope Necklaces
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Jasper, Bronze
1990s Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, 24k Gold
20th Century Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Green Sapphire, 18k...
2010s Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Onyx, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, 24k Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, Moonstone, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Black Jade, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Rope Necklaces
Coral, Steel
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
2010s Italian Rope Necklaces
Steel, Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Post-War Vintage Rope Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Rope Necklaces
Zircon, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl
2010s Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Rhodolite, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, 24k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Rope Necklaces
1980s French Modern Vintage Rope Necklaces
Crystal
2010s Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, 22k Gold, 18k Go...
19th Century English Victorian Antique Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yell...
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 1...
2010s Italian Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate, Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s German Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Peridot, Tsavorite, White Gold
19th Century Artisan Antique Rope Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Other, Enamel, Gold, 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.