Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s German Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Turquoise, White Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Iolite, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
1960s European Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal, Other
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold
2010s Asian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Gold, 18k Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, White Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rock Crystal
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Late 20th Century Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Mixed Metal
1980s French Modernist Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s American Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1980s Contemporary Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
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 Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
1990s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, White Gold
1960s German Artisan Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s German Baroque Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver Plate
1940s American Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt 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.