Fashion Jewelry Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver Plate
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s German Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s American Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Other, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Etruscan Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Other
Vintage 1960s German Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Japanese Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Mixed Metal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl
Vintage 1970s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1940s Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Hematite, Gold-filled
Vintage 1950s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Romantic Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Crystal, Silver, Base Metal
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Coral
Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1950s German Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Shop Vintage Fashion Multistrand Necklaces and Other Costume Jewelry on 1stDibs
Necklaces are a jewelry-box essential, and vintage fashion multistrand necklaces — in any variation — offer a touch of sophistication for your look, from everyday wear to the red carpet.
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. 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.
Vintage multistrand necklaces add glamour to any outfit and are easy to accessorize with. One style 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.
Costume jewelry, which is also called fashion jewelry, is designed to accessorize with current fashions and is typically made with inexpensive materials. Whether you’re seeking a provocative fashion multistrand necklace or a similar piece from the fine jewelry collection on 1stDibs that exudes elegance and grace, the offerings here present something for everyone.
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.
Explore 1stDibs for vintage fashion multistrand necklaces in a range of lengths, styles and materials.