Chanel by Lagerfeld Runway Tartan Choker Sautoir Métiers d'Art 2013
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A sensational runway piece - a Chanel Pearl & Tartan Choker Sautoir from the 2012- 2013 Métiers d'art Collection. Chanel's Métiers d'art collections, launched annually since 200...
Chanel 2013 Tartan Choker
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Total length unlatched is 13", hooked on the loosest this necklace will have a length of about 6". Classic with an edge, this necklace will pair perfectly with your favorite Chanel t...
Chanel Tartan Chain Choker Necklace Pre-Fall 2013 Collection Paris-Edinburgh
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL rare and collectable tartan and chain choker necklace from the Pre-Fall 2013 Collection Paris-Edinburgh.
Tartan and Chain Necklace Chanel Collection Paris-Edinburgh, circa 2013
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional multi strands Chanel necklace from the Paris-Edinburgh Pre-Fall 2013 collection, composed of silver metal chain interlaced with red and black tartan strips, red resin bea...
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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.