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6 Strand Pearl Necklace

Pearl Necklace 6 strands 8mm Design by Ella Gafter
Pearl Necklace 6 strands 8mm Design by Ella Gafter

Pearl Necklace 6 strands 8mm Design by Ella Gafter

By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

The 104” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 302 homogeneous round pearls (Pinctada Fucata

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21st Century and Contemporary Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Necklace 6 strands 8.5mm Design by Ella Gafter
Pearl Necklace 6 strands 8.5mm Design by Ella Gafter

Pearl Necklace 6 strands 8.5mm Design by Ella Gafter

By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

The 102” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 281 round pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of 8.5mm

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Necklace 6 strands 8/8.5mm Design by Ella Gafter
Pearl Necklace 6 strands 8/8.5mm Design by Ella Gafter

Pearl Necklace 6 strands 8/8.5mm Design by Ella Gafter

By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

The 102” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 282 round pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of 8/8.5mm

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Necklace 6 strands 7.5/8mm Design by Ella Gafter
Pearl Necklace 6 strands 7.5/8mm Design by Ella Gafter

Pearl Necklace 6 strands 7.5/8mm Design by Ella Gafter

By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

The 100” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 310 homogeneous round pearls (Pinctada Fucata

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 6 Strand Freshwater Pearl & Lapis 14k Yellow Gold Necklace 1980s
Contemporary 6 Strand Freshwater Pearl & Lapis 14k Yellow Gold Necklace 1980s

Contemporary 6 Strand Freshwater Pearl & Lapis 14k Yellow Gold Necklace 1980s

Located in Towson, MD

One 1980s contemporary vintage six-strand freshwater pearl necklace with a 14K yellow gold lapis

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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Necklace 6 strands 10mm Triple Opera Length Design by Ella Gafter
Pearl Necklace 6 strands 10mm Triple Opera Length Design by Ella Gafter

Pearl Necklace 6 strands 10mm Triple Opera Length Design by Ella Gafter

By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

The opera length triple pearl necklace set consists of 6 original strands of Japanese pearls of

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Necklace 6 strands 9.5/9mm Triple Opera Length Design by Ella Gafter
Pearl Necklace 6 strands 9.5/9mm Triple Opera Length Design by Ella Gafter

Pearl Necklace 6 strands 9.5/9mm Triple Opera Length Design by Ella Gafter

By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

The triple pearl necklace set consists of 6 original strands of Japanese pearls of lovely nacre

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mikimoto 30' Inch 6 - 6.5 mm Akoya Pearls Strand Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Clasp
Mikimoto 30' Inch 6 - 6.5 mm Akoya Pearls Strand Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Clasp

Mikimoto 30' Inch 6 - 6.5 mm Akoya Pearls Strand Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Clasp

By Mikimoto

Located in San Diego, CA

Mikimoto 30' Inch Pearl Strand Necklace Style: Strand Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Size: 6 - 6.5 mm

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi-Strand Pearl and Turquoise Necklace
Multi-Strand Pearl and Turquoise Necklace

Multi-Strand Pearl and Turquoise Necklace

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This one-of-a-kind piece will grab attention with any outfit! 6-strand freshwater pearl necklace

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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Silver

Contemporary Rice Pearl and 14k Yellow Gold 6 Strand 24 inch Necklace
Contemporary Rice Pearl and 14k Yellow Gold 6 Strand 24 inch Necklace

Contemporary Rice Pearl and 14k Yellow Gold 6 Strand 24 inch Necklace

Located in Towson, MD

Transport yourself to an era of refined sophistication with our exquisite 6-strand rice pearl

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2010s Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Freshwater Pearl Strand, Lustrous, Very Good, 56 Inches, 6-8mm, Double
White Freshwater Pearl Strand, Lustrous, Very Good, 56 Inches, 6-8mm, Double

White Freshwater Pearl Strand, Lustrous, Very Good, 56 Inches, 6-8mm, Double

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautiful strand of white freshwater pearls that is 56 inches in length. Pearls are in very good

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl

14kt Yellow Gold 24 Inch Cultured Pearl Strand, Knotted, 6-7mm, Studs, Friction
14kt Yellow Gold 24 Inch Cultured Pearl Strand, Knotted, 6-7mm, Studs, Friction

14kt Yellow Gold 24 Inch Cultured Pearl Strand, Knotted, 6-7mm, Studs, Friction

Located in San Diego, CA

This beautiful pearl set features a 24-inch strand of white cultured pearls, each measuring 6.5mm

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2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Pearl Necklace
Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Pearl Necklace

Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Pearl Necklace

Located in Geneva, CH

Cultured Pearl Necklace (6 strands of pearls) holding a Diamond Yellow Gold 18K clasp, set by 52

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Late 20th Century European Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Pink Biwa Pearls  Amethist Beads  6 strand Necklace, by Sylvia Gottwald
Pink Biwa Pearls  Amethist Beads  6 strand Necklace, by Sylvia Gottwald

Pink Biwa Pearls Amethist Beads 6 strand Necklace, by Sylvia Gottwald

By Sylvia Gottwald

Located in Washington DC, DC

This is a Biwa Pearl Necklace.Pearls are the only gems created by a living organism, the oyster

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Titanium

6 Strands Freshwater Pearls with Silver Clasp
6 Strands Freshwater Pearls with Silver Clasp

6 Strands Freshwater Pearls with Silver Clasp

Located in LA, CA

6 strands freshwater pearls with silver clasp 19 inches

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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

1990's Givenchy six strand mother of pearl necklace
1990's Givenchy six strand mother of pearl necklace

1990's Givenchy six strand mother of pearl necklace

Located in Westmount, Quebec

Vintage 6 Strand Mother of Pearl Necklace 16 inches in length 1 inch in height Comes as is

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1990s Unknown Choker Necklaces

Masha Archer 6 Strand Rose Pearl Collar Necklace
Masha Archer 6 Strand Rose Pearl Collar Necklace

Masha Archer 6 Strand Rose Pearl Collar Necklace

By Masha Archer

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

! Exquisite, Masha Archer pearl rose bib necklace with gold-plated rectangular beads. 6 strands of rose pearls

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21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Erte Nocturne Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
Erte Nocturne Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace

Erte Nocturne Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace

By Erté

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990 Erte Nocturne Necklace, 32 inch long 6 strand fresh water pearl necklace with 14K yellow

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1990s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold

Colorful Gemset Gold Clasp with 6 Strings of Pearls
Colorful Gemset Gold Clasp with 6 Strings of Pearls

Colorful Gemset Gold Clasp with 6 Strings of Pearls

Located in Amsterdam, NL

, with 6 strings of Biwa pearls, Netherlands, circa 1960. weight: 145 grams length: 47 cm

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Vintage 6-8 mm Pearl Yellow Gold Beaded Multi-Strand Necklace
Vintage 6-8 mm Pearl Yellow Gold Beaded Multi-Strand Necklace

Vintage 6-8 mm Pearl Yellow Gold Beaded Multi-Strand Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Weight: 58.8 Grams Stone: Pearl (6-8 mm) Length: 20 Inches Hallmark: 14K 585 ITEM #:BR-1078-101823

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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Akoya Pearl Necklace 6 mm 14k Gold 23.5 in 2-Strand Certified
Diamond Akoya Pearl Necklace 6 mm 14k Gold 23.5 in 2-Strand Certified

Diamond Akoya Pearl Necklace 6 mm 14k Gold 23.5 in 2-Strand Certified

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Diamond Akoya Pearl 6 mm 14KT 23.5 IN 2-Strand Necklace Certified $5,950 Unique High Fashion

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2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold

Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace 18k White Gold 6-7mm 17.75" and folder
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace 18k White Gold 6-7mm 17.75" and folder

Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace 18k White Gold 6-7mm 17.75" and folder

By Mikimoto

Located in Northbrook, IL

This elegant necklace is a refined addition to any jewelry collection. Crafted by Mikimoto, it

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

CHANEL 6 Strand Faux Pearl Infinity Necklace NIB RT $3, 675
CHANEL 6 Strand Faux Pearl Infinity Necklace NIB RT $3, 675

CHANEL 6 Strand Faux Pearl Infinity Necklace NIB RT $3, 675

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

CHANEL 6 Strand Faux Pearl Infinity Necklace NIB RT $3,675 Made in: France Year of

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21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Multi-Strand Faux Pearl Necklace
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Multi-Strand Faux Pearl Necklace

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Multi-Strand Faux Pearl Necklace

By Christian Dior

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage nine strand faux pearl necklace of different sizes. Double lobster clasp

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20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Freshwater Pearl Choker with Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Gambling Chip 14 Karat
Freshwater Pearl Choker with Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Gambling Chip 14 Karat

Freshwater Pearl Choker with Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Gambling Chip 14 Karat

Located in Tustin, CA

Gorgeous estate 6 strand freshwater pearl choker necklace features a rectangular antique Chinese

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Early 20th Century Chinese British Colonial Choker Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Necklace ca.1960
MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Necklace ca.1960

MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Necklace ca.1960

By Miriam Haskell

Located in Phoenix , AZ

Fine vintage Miriam Haskell prototype necklace. Gorgeous signed 6 strand faux baroque pearl

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Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Trifari Vintage 6 Strand Turqoise, Coral and Pearl Necklace Set
Trifari Vintage 6 Strand Turqoise, Coral and Pearl Necklace Set

Trifari Vintage 6 Strand Turqoise, Coral and Pearl Necklace Set

By Trifari

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Wonderful vintage Tarfari statement necklace. Featuring six rows of graduated glass beads

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Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces

Victorian, Jade Clasp on 3-Strand Pearl, Necklace
Victorian, Jade Clasp on 3-Strand Pearl, Necklace

Victorian, Jade Clasp on 3-Strand Pearl, Necklace

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

Vintage, Jade Clasp on 3-Strand 6 mm Pearl, Necklace Graduated rows measuring 15-16-1/2 inches in

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Cultured Pearl, Pearl

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6 Strand Pearl Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 6 strand pearl necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 694 antique edition and 604 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 6 strand pearl necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 6 strand pearl necklace over the years, but those made by Mikimoto, Gemjunky/M D Designs and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a 6 strand pearl necklace featuring Pearl from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead and brilliant cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 6 strand pearl necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 6 Strand Pearl Necklace?

On average, a 6 strand pearl necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,400, while they’re typically $85 on the low end and $339,754 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, 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 celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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