Multi-Strand Necklaces
1960s French Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s French Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold
1960s German Artisan Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl
1970s Greek Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Ruby, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Spinel, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1960s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1960s English Modernist Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1960s French Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s European Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s American Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s French Modernist Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
1970s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
1960s European Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s French Etruscan Revival Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1970s Italian Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
1970s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s French Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
1960s German Artisan Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
1960s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1970s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1970s British Contemporary Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1960s American Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold, Gold Plate
1970s Unknown Romantic Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s German Early Victorian Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
1960s American Artisan Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
1960s Unknown Modernist Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
1970s American Baroque Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1970s French Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1960s French Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1960s Italian Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral
1970s Swedish Modernist Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s American Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1960s French Modern Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
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.