Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century Swiss Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Japanese Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Mixed Metal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
1970s American Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Silver, Base Metal
2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl
20th Century French Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s Greek Classical Greek Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Jade, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Spinel
Early 2000s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Early 2000s French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Iolite, Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, Garnet, Labradorite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Dutch Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Italian Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, Peridot, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
2010s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Silver
1940s American Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Modern Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
Early 2000s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Aesthetic Movement Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
1950s French Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amazonite, Amber, Amethyst, Jade, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
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.