Multi-Strand Necklaces
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
1890s Italian High Victorian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 1...
2010s Italian Neoclassical Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold
1970s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Neoclassical Multi-Strand Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
1960s American Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Central American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amazonite, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s American Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Morganite, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline
Late 20th Century Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Mixed Metal
20th Century American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Gold
1980s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Early 2000s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond
1870s Etruscan Revival Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Asian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
24k Gold
20th Century American Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal
1990s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
1970s French Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Colombian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
1980s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Brass
1990s French Byzantine Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Mixed Metal
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
Shop Vintage Diamond Multistrand Necklaces, Pearl Multistrand Necklaces and Other Jewelry
Vintage multistrand necklaces add glamour to any outfit and are easy to accessorize with.
One of the oldest known forms of jewelry is the necklace; evidence includes shell beads dating back at least 142,000 years. Multistrand necklaces appeared early in this history, with archaeologists identifying examples from ancient Mesopotamia.
One popular style of multistrand necklace is the torsade necklace, with “torsade” coming from the French word for twist or cable. These necklaces are made by twisting several strands of beads, pearls or other material together and securing them with a clasp. The hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, while Ciner helped popularize the torsade necklace in the 1980s with strands of glass beads often held by animal-head clasps.
The bayadère necklace, also known as the rope necklace, is similar but has only a few strands of pearls or beads that are twisted or braided together. It was particularly popular at the turn of the 20th century, including as a gift for bridesmaids. Sometimes the beads or pearls match; other times, they are multicolored, with accents such as a single tassel or pendant. Another version is the choker-style dog-collar necklace, a multistrand necklace usually between 16 to 18 inches long.
In all of these variations, a multistrand necklace offers a touch of sophistication for your look, from everyday wear to the red carpet. Explore 1stDibs for multistrand necklaces in a range of lengths, styles and materials.