Multi-Strand Necklaces
1970s French Modernist Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1890s Dutch Late Victorian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
1990s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
1980s German Baroque Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Other, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
2010s Thai Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Topaz, Silver
20th Century Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1970s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Topaz, Silver
Early 2000s North American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1890s Dutch Late Victorian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s European Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s European Multi-Strand Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s American Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
17th Century Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
1940s American Victorian Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver Plate
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
1970s French Etruscan Revival Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
Early 2000s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
1970s Italian Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
1940s American Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Mixed Metal
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.