Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Colombian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
1970s Italian Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1940s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1950s Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Mixed Metal
1960s American Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1990s Asian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Mixed Metal
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Britannia Standard Silver
20th Century American Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
24k Gold
1990s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s French Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Other
Late 20th Century Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Mixed Metal
1990s French Byzantine Multi-Strand Necklaces
1960s German Artisan Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Silver, Base Metal
1940s American Baroque Revival Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
1980s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1980s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Mixed Metal
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond
1980s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Quartz, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
1940s American Modern Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
20th Century American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Italian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century North American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
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.