Multi-Strand Necklaces
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
24k Gold
1990s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s French Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold
2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
1980s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl
2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl
2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
1980s European Contemporary Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
1980s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Early 2000s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s French Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
1960s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
1980s French Baroque Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s French Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century European Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s French Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century European Multi-Strand Necklaces
1980s European Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1970s French Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1970s French Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Late 20th Century European Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s French Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Silver
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl
2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Israeli Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Early 2000s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold
1990s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal
1980s French Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1980s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Early 2000s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Israeli Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.