Multi-Strand Necklaces
Late 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, White Gold
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
1940s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Britannia Standard Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Charoite, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Kyanite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s German Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Early 2000s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Romantic Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Silver Plate
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Mixed Metal
1980s French Modern Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Mixed Metal
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Jade, 9k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Regency Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Peridot, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Onyx
Late 20th Century Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Mixed Metal
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Spinel, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, Tanzanite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Chalcedony, Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s Afghan Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Early 2000s Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Rose Gold
20th Century German Multi-Strand Necklaces
Late 20th Century Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Mixed Metal
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k 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.