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Miriam Haskell Turquoise Glass Bead and Metal Four Strand Necklace Vintage
Miriam Haskell Turquoise Glass Bead and Metal Four Strand Necklace Vintage

Miriam Haskell Turquoise Glass Bead and Metal Four Strand Necklace Vintage

By Miriam Haskell

Located in North Miami, FL

This stunning and dramatic vintage four strand bib necklace by Miriam Haskell is an early work that

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Vintage 1940s American Egyptian Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gilt Metal

Double Strand of Natural Coral Branches and Blue Faux Turquoise Choker Necklace
Double Strand of Natural Coral Branches and Blue Faux Turquoise Choker Necklace

Double Strand of Natural Coral Branches and Blue Faux Turquoise Choker Necklace

By The Gemstone Shop

Located in Raleigh, NC

This is a Double strand choker length (16inches) necklace of unique lacy red/orangy Coral branches

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21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise Matrix, Mixed Metal

Heidi Daus Triple Strand Turquoise Bead and Crystal-Encrusted Accent Necklace
Heidi Daus Triple Strand Turquoise Bead and Crystal-Encrusted Accent Necklace

Heidi Daus Triple Strand Turquoise Bead and Crystal-Encrusted Accent Necklace

By Heidi Daus

Located in Milford, DE

Bold beads by Heidi Daus! Three strands of 12.5mm turquoise beads are connected with antique brass

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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Crystal

Turquoise, Ruby and Gold Necklace
Turquoise, Ruby and Gold Necklace

Turquoise, Ruby and Gold Necklace

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful 16-17 inch multi strand necklace made of 24k Gold, Turquoise and Ruby Beads. The

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2010s Turkish Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 24k Gold

Red Coral and Turquoise Necklace
Red Coral and Turquoise Necklace

Red Coral and Turquoise Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Double strand splendid crude red Coral and uneven rough polished Turquoise with gold tone accents

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21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Mixed Metal

Native American Coral and Turquoise Necklace
Native American Coral and Turquoise Necklace

Native American Coral and Turquoise Necklace

Located in Darnestown, MD

Five strand Native American (probably Navajo) coral necklace interspersed with turquoise. The

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise

Q. T. Quoc Turquoise Inc Signed Southwestern Jewelry Set Earrings Necklace
Q. T. Quoc Turquoise Inc Signed Southwestern Jewelry Set Earrings Necklace

Q. T. Quoc Turquoise Inc Signed Southwestern Jewelry Set Earrings Necklace

Located in San Diego, CA

weighs 50 grams and the necklace is 18 inches long. The earrings are 30mm by 35 mm in diameter. Multi

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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Multi-Strand Neck...

Materials

Coral, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Silver

Chanel Pearl Necklace With Turquoise and Burgundy Stones
Chanel Pearl Necklace With Turquoise and Burgundy Stones

Chanel Pearl Necklace With Turquoise and Burgundy Stones

By Chanel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Long pearl strand necklace with a double strand of pearls in the middle with 2 silver and stone

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21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Silver

Goossens Paris Turquoise, Pearl, and Rock Crystal Trefle Necklace
Goossens Paris Turquoise, Pearl, and Rock Crystal Trefle Necklace

Goossens Paris Turquoise, Pearl, and Rock Crystal Trefle Necklace

By Patrick Goossens

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Turquoise clover necklace with pearl center surrounded by strands of gold chain with interspersed

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2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Rock Crystal, Turquoise

AJD Superbly Elegant Royal Beauty Turquoise and Fluorite Necklace
AJD Superbly Elegant Royal Beauty Turquoise and Fluorite Necklace

AJD Superbly Elegant Royal Beauty Turquoise and Fluorite Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

This handmade double strand of beautifully glowing multi-colors of Brasilian fluorite is decorated

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Francesca Romana Turquoise Beaded Necklace
Francesca Romana Turquoise Beaded Necklace

Francesca Romana Turquoise Beaded Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Francesca Romana Turquoise Beaded Necklace Color: Blue Materials: Turquoise, metal, stones Stamp

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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

AJD Beautiful Natural Turquoise, Smoky Quartz & Carnelian 17" Artistic Necklace
AJD Beautiful Natural Turquoise, Smoky Quartz & Carnelian 17" Artistic Necklace

AJD Beautiful Natural Turquoise, Smoky Quartz & Carnelian 17" Artistic Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

This fascinating artistic necklace is 17 1/2 inches long with a silver easy to use hook clasp. The

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2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver

Vintage Native American Navajo Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Vintage Native American Navajo Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Vintage Native American Navajo Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Vintage Navajo squash blossom necklace with large pieces of turquoise. Necklace measures about 30

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Vintage 1960s American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Angela Caputi Beaded Necklace Turquoise and Rootbeer
Angela Caputi Beaded Necklace Turquoise and Rootbeer

Angela Caputi Beaded Necklace Turquoise and Rootbeer

By Angela Caputi

Located in Atlanta, GA

multi-strand design with a dominant turquoise color contrasted with rootbeer brown donut elements and

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1990s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Native American Branch Coral and Turquoise Necklace
Native American Branch Coral and Turquoise Necklace

Native American Branch Coral and Turquoise Necklace

Located in Darnestown, MD

natural turquoise. Two strands of coral and turquoise are joined at the end by cones of sterling silver

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Vintage 1960s American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

LB offers Vintage Glass Turquoise Chinese beads Crystal SS Charms Lapis Necklace
LB offers Vintage Glass Turquoise Chinese beads Crystal SS Charms Lapis Necklace

LB offers Vintage Glass Turquoise Chinese beads Crystal SS Charms Lapis Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Triple strand multi stone and Sterling Silver Vintage charms

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Turquoise Turtle Squash Blossom Necklace E.A. Zunie Old Pawn
Sterling Silver Turquoise Turtle Squash Blossom Necklace E.A. Zunie Old Pawn

Sterling Silver Turquoise Turtle Squash Blossom Necklace E.A. Zunie Old Pawn

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning Turtle Squash Blossom Necklace. Hallmarked on the back side. The Matching Bracelet and

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Vintage 1970s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Marina J Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and  Onyx Long Necklace with 14 K Yellow Gold
Marina J Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and  Onyx Long Necklace with 14 K Yellow Gold

Marina J Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and Onyx Long Necklace with 14 K Yellow Gold

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Marina J. has composed turquoise, lapis lazuli, and onyx beads together in a 47 inch necklace with

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Natural Turquoise & Yellow Gold Bead Necklace X Clasp
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Natural Turquoise & Yellow Gold Bead Necklace X Clasp

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Natural Turquoise & Yellow Gold Bead Necklace X Clasp

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Signed Tiffany & Co. Vintage Natural Turquoise & Yellow Gold Bead Necklace 26 " Long, and

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1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 2004 Egyptian Revival Turquoise Scarab Necklace
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 2004 Egyptian Revival Turquoise Scarab Necklace

CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 2004 Egyptian Revival Turquoise Scarab Necklace

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 2004 Vintage Egyptian Revival Turquoise Scarab Chandelier Fans

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Early 2000s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Gold & Carved Agate Cameo Hermaphrodite Bracelet or Necklace Clasp
Antique Gold & Carved Agate Cameo Hermaphrodite Bracelet or Necklace Clasp

Antique Gold & Carved Agate Cameo Hermaphrodite Bracelet or Necklace Clasp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine antique Victorian gold and carved agate or hard stone cameo clasp for a multi-strand

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Agate, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Strand Beaded Navajo Turquoise Necklace
Multi Strand Beaded Navajo Turquoise Necklace

Multi Strand Beaded Navajo Turquoise Necklace

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Multi strand beaded turquoise necklace with traditional sterling silver twisted clasps with long

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2010s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Multi Strand Onyx Amber Turquoise Bead Necklace
Multi Strand Onyx Amber Turquoise Bead Necklace

Multi Strand Onyx Amber Turquoise Bead Necklace

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Five-strand necklace featuring round and freeform reconstituted turquoise beads strung with onyx

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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Miriam Haskell Turquoise Glass Bead Multi-Strand Necklace
Miriam Haskell Turquoise Glass Bead Multi-Strand Necklace

Miriam Haskell Turquoise Glass Bead Multi-Strand Necklace

By Miriam Haskell

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Miriam Haskell Turquoise Glass Bead Multi-Strand Necklace. This vintage unmarked necklace features

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Turquoise Diamond 18K Gold Multi Strand Beaded Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Turquoise Diamond 18K Gold Multi Strand Beaded Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Turquoise Diamond 18K Gold Multi Strand Beaded Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

This elegant turquoise and diamond beaded necklace is crafted with solid 18-karat yellow gold

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Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stephen Dweck Coral and Turquoise Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
Stephen Dweck Coral and Turquoise Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace

Stephen Dweck Coral and Turquoise Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace

By Stephen Dweck

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Stephen Dweck necklace has 11 strands of turquoise and coral. It has a silver closure and

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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Fabulous Navajo Multi-Strand Necklace by Tommy Singer
Fabulous Navajo Multi-Strand Necklace by Tommy Singer

Fabulous Navajo Multi-Strand Necklace by Tommy Singer

By Tommy Singer

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1990s, sterling, Tommy Singer. Navajo, American. This distinctive three strand necklace, by

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1990s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise multi strand necklace in sterling silver
Turquoise multi strand necklace in sterling silver

Turquoise multi strand necklace in sterling silver

By Deborah Liebman

Located in Kansas City, MO

fabulous turquoise pendant on a multi strand necklace of turquoise and sterling silver

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21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

1960s Coral Turquoise Bead Gold Multi Strand Necklace
1960s Coral Turquoise Bead Gold Multi Strand Necklace

1960s Coral Turquoise Bead Gold Multi Strand Necklace

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18k yellow gold multi strand necklace set with turquoise and coral beads (4.5mm - 5.3mm). The

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Deborah Liebman White Pearl Turquoise Sterling Silver Multi-strand Necklace
Deborah Liebman White Pearl Turquoise Sterling Silver Multi-strand Necklace

Deborah Liebman White Pearl Turquoise Sterling Silver Multi-strand Necklace

By Deborah Liebman

Located in Kansas City, MO

Big and Beautiful - Turquoise and White Fresh Water Pearls Multi-Strand in Sterling Silver (20

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Multi Strand Chinese Turquoise, Coral, Amethyst w Gold Filigree Clasp Necklace
Multi Strand Chinese Turquoise, Coral, Amethyst w Gold Filigree Clasp Necklace

Multi Strand Chinese Turquoise, Coral, Amethyst w Gold Filigree Clasp Necklace

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Multi Strand Chinese Turquoise, Coral, Amethyst w Gold Filigree Clasp Necklace Multi Strand

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20th Century Chinese Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Gilt Metal

Gurhan Phoenician Turquoise Gold Three Strand Necklace
Gurhan Phoenician Turquoise Gold Three Strand Necklace

Gurhan Phoenician Turquoise Gold Three Strand Necklace

By Gurhan

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Gurhan Phoenician three strand necklace in 24K yellow gold. The necklace sports a mixture of

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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Signed Joseph Mazer 2-Strand Faux Turquoise Bead Necklace
Vintage Signed Joseph Mazer 2-Strand Faux Turquoise Bead Necklace

Vintage Signed Joseph Mazer 2-Strand Faux Turquoise Bead Necklace

By Joseph Mazer

Located in New York, NY

This vintage signed Joseph Mazer necklace has faux turquoise and gold beads. This 2-strand necklace

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Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Magnificent Turquoise Bead Necklace
Magnificent Turquoise Bead Necklace

Magnificent Turquoise Bead Necklace

Located in NY, NY

Rich polished Turquoise beads graduated from a front double row to a toggle clasp makes the perfect

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian Natural Turquoise Festoon Necklace
Victorian Natural Turquoise Festoon Necklace

Victorian Natural Turquoise Festoon Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

A beautiful turquoise necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This lovely and feminine piece is

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 15k Gold

Turquoise Flower Necklace
Turquoise Flower Necklace

Turquoise Flower Necklace

By Rebecca Koven

Located in Fifth Avenue, NY

An Egyptian inspired 18kt yellow gold and turquoise flower necklace . There are hand carved natural

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American Multi-Strand Necklaces

CHANEL 1960s Gripoix Faux Turquoise Pearl Necklace
CHANEL 1960s Gripoix Faux Turquoise Pearl Necklace

CHANEL 1960s Gripoix Faux Turquoise Pearl Necklace

By Chanel

Located in New York City, NY

constructed with triple strands of gold-tone chains with faux pearls and turquoise, azure blue and emerald

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Vintage 1960s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

18k Baroque Pearl, Ruby and Turquoise cross necklace
18k Baroque Pearl, Ruby and Turquoise cross necklace

18k Baroque Pearl, Ruby and Turquoise cross necklace

Located in San Francisco, CA

Stunning necklace with double strand of pearls, 18k gold, Rubies and turquoise...

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American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Ruby

Fresh Water Pearl, Crystal, Turquoise & Stone Important Necklace
Fresh Water Pearl, Crystal, Turquoise & Stone Important Necklace

Fresh Water Pearl, Crystal, Turquoise & Stone Important Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Huge artisan made, multi-strand necklace composed of fresh water pearls, gray crystals, turquoise

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Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Turquoise

Eileen Coyne Turquoise Onyx and Sterling Inlaid Ebony Necklace
Eileen Coyne Turquoise Onyx and Sterling Inlaid Ebony Necklace

Eileen Coyne Turquoise Onyx and Sterling Inlaid Ebony Necklace

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Eileen Coyne sterling silver statement necklace. Triple strand sterling silver inlaid ebony beads

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2010s British Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS GOLD Turquoise 20 Motif Alhambra Necklace
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS GOLD Turquoise 20 Motif Alhambra Necklace

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS GOLD Turquoise 20 Motif Alhambra Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise 20 Motif Alhambra Necklace Alhambra

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Turquoise and Green Fresh Water Pearl Necklace in Sterling Silver
Turquoise and Green Fresh Water Pearl Necklace in Sterling Silver

Turquoise and Green Fresh Water Pearl Necklace in Sterling Silver

By Deborah Liebman

Located in Kansas City, MO

Multi-Strand Turquoise and Green Fresh Water Pearls Necklace in Sterling Silver (18, 20 and 23 inch

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

White Cross Fresh Water Pearl Blue Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace
White Cross Fresh Water Pearl Blue Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace

White Cross Fresh Water Pearl Blue Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace

By Deborah Liebman

Located in Kansas City, MO

Blue Turquoise with White Cross Fresh Water Pearls and Sterling Silver - 19" and 21" in Length

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Oscar de la Renta Turquoise Resin Shell & Gold Tone Coral Two-tier Necklace
Oscar de la Renta Turquoise Resin Shell & Gold Tone Coral Two-tier Necklace

Oscar de la Renta Turquoise Resin Shell & Gold Tone Coral Two-tier Necklace

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

A stunning Oscar De La Rents two tier necklace that is perfect for day time casual and even party

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2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Gold

Signed Designer DAVID YURMAN Bijoux Collection Multi Gem Necklace in 18KY Gold
Signed Designer DAVID YURMAN Bijoux Collection Multi Gem Necklace in 18KY Gold

Signed Designer DAVID YURMAN Bijoux Collection Multi Gem Necklace in 18KY Gold

By David Yurman

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Signed designer David Yurman Bijoux collection opera length necklace in high polished 18K yellow

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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Iolite, Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Fringed Faux Turquoise And Faux Pearl Necklace Set
Victorian Fringed Faux Turquoise And Faux Pearl Necklace Set

Victorian Fringed Faux Turquoise And Faux Pearl Necklace Set

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Victorian necklace is layered with chains that graduate downward. The necklace is

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Antique 1890s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Victorian Pearl Necklace
Victorian Pearl Necklace

Victorian Pearl Necklace

Located in NY, NY

15KT VICTORIAN PEARL NECKLACE WITH TURQUOISE, DIAMOND CLASP/PIN, 95.83 dwt., 0.80ct. TW OVAL

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 15k Gold

Santa Domingo "7 Fingers" Inlaid necklace
Santa Domingo "7 Fingers" Inlaid necklace

Santa Domingo "7 Fingers" Inlaid necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous multi-strand necklace accented with inlaid stones and shells from the Santa Domingo pueblo

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

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Multi Strand Turquoise Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate multi strand turquoise necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a multi strand turquoise necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic multi strand turquoise necklace over the years, but those made by Intini Jewels, Aria Jewelry Design and Giulia Colussi are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a multi strand turquoise necklace featuring Turquoise from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A bead version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and round cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a multi strand turquoise 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 Multi Strand Turquoise Necklace?

On average, a multi strand turquoise necklace at 1stDibs sells for $1,295, while they’re typically $138 on the low end and $27,300 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Turquoise in Jewelry Design

The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?

It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.

Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.

In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.

Find antique and vintage turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Multi-strand-necklaces for You

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.

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