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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
Price: $1 to $3,000
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rive Gauche Vintage Multi-Strand Snake Chains Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche vintage multi-strand oxidized (gun patina) silver tone snake chains necklace featuring two large rectangular clear crystals.
S hook closure.
Embossed...
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20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage Rose Quartz 3-strand Sterling Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Lovely 3-strand sterling + rose quartz vintage necklace.
About 16" long.
Can't make out the stamp on necklace - it is tested 925 sterling.
At selection-coste here on 1stdibs, we love...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Romantic Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christian Dior Vintage Burgundy Flower Oval Pendant Layer Strand Chain Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Without damage or noteworthy wear. Rare to find.
Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine.
Materials: Gold Plated metal.
Length: 36 cm. Extend chain: 5.5 cm....
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Vintage 1970s German Early Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Fairchild Baldwin Show Stopper Tortoise Designer Multi Strand Necklace
By Fairchild Baldwin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Summer in a Necklace Fairchild Baldwin 12mm Faceted Tortoise Resin Bella
Lightweight Multi Strand Beads Necklace
Leather Collar Adjustable magnetic closure Hand crafted in Italy
Comes with a leather extender and your own Fairchild Baldwin Necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mimi di Nardo Snake Clasp Pearls
By Mimi di N
Located in New York, NY
Striking Mimi di Nardo Snake Clasp Pearls from the 1960's with multiple strand of faux pearls with gilt coiled snake clasp with faux emerald eyes. Approx 1...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Four 4 Strands Layers Chain Necklace, Gold Silver
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine,
Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '.
It is around 40 years old. This is a very stylish and rare piece of jewellery.
Length: 42 cm.
Weight: 28 g.
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Category
Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Navy Red Green Balls Crystals Long Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% genuine.
A unique piece. Signed at the back. It can also wear as bracelet or add a pendant on the necklace.
Size: 88 cm.
Weight: 40 g.
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Great for ...
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Triple Sterling 925 Chain 30" Long Modernist Necklace with Masks
Located in Boston, MA
Unusual vintage gift.
Marked/stamped 925.
At selection-coste here on 1stdibs, we love to combine ship - please inquire.
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Signed HEIDI DAUS Designer Golden Crystal 3 Strand Vintage Necklace NIB
By Heidi Daus
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Rare Heidi Daus Designer Triple Strand Golden Crystal Necklace. Each strand individually Hand Knotted Champagne colored faceted Beads features a Sparkling Crystal P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Fairchild Baldwin Show Stopper Blue Seaglass Multi Strand Necklace
By Fairchild Baldwin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Fairchild Baldwin Show Stopper 12mm Bella Blue Seaglass faceted Resin Beads
Lightweight Multi Strand Necklace
Leather collar Adjustable magnetic closure
Great for Travel
Hand crafted in Italy
Comes with a leather extender to fit all neck sizes and your own Fairchild Baldwin Necklace...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
14 Karat Gold and Red Coral Three - Strand Beaded Necklace Early 20th Century
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique necklace made of natural red coral beads with 14 karat golden clasp. The bracelet features three strands of round - shaped beads. The diameter of the beads is ca. 5 mm and the color is red. The clasp features a rectangular shape with two natural round red coral cabochon coral stones and a rope motif decoration. The clasp is stamped with 585 that stands for the 14 karat gold content. The necklacet is subtle yet eye catching and it suitable for daily or evening occasions. The condition is really good and there are no flaws to be mentioned.
The red coral jewelry...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold
Triple-Strand Pearls with Semi-Precious Stones And Gold Hardware Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully elegant triple-strand freshwater pearls accented with semi-precious stones and highlighted with micro gold hardware necklace measures 34 inches in total. The clasp is of ...
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Vintage 1970s American Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
vintage 1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT Gilt Necklace With faux Ivory Resin
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Dramatic, gilt metal necklace with faux ivory resin stones from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the late 1970's, early 1980's. Necklace measures approximately 16" end to end. Adjustable...
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Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Christian Lacroix Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Spectacular necklace of Christian Lacroix. Central medaillon, faux perle and faux coral. Big CL signed on the back, stamp Christian Lacroix Made in France. Very impressive artistic w...
Category
1990s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
1984 Vintage Chanel Multi Strand Choker Necklace Faux Pearls Yellow Gold Tone
By Chanel
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Chanel multi-strand necklace crafted in yellow gold tone (circa 1984).
The necklace features 3 strands of 10mm faux pearls with 2 strands of yellow gold plated wheat-style chains. Measuring 17 inches in length the necklace is slightly adjustable to 19 inches. Given the multiple strands (and the thickness of the chain metal and faux pearl strands...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
Vendome 1948-55 Crystal Beaded Set Earrings & 3Strand Capped Faux Pearl Necklace
By Vendome
Located in Chicago, IL
Between 1948-1955 this early Vendome crystal set was made for a high-end line by Coro to include a three-strand tricolor beaded necklace with flowe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Crystal, Silver, Base Metal
Mother of Pearl Disc Necklace and Earrings Set 1950s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous mother of pearl necklace and earring set. The choker necklace has 2 rows of 3/4" mother of pearl discs draping from a chain...
Category
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Pearl and Semi Precious Stone Multi Strand Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this amazing 1980s multi-strand necklace! A plethora of green and white semi-precious stones beaded onto a variety of strands are joined at the center by wrap-arou...
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Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
AJD GORGEOUS BlueGreen Cultured Pearls & Natural Pearl Shells 19" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This beautiful triple strand of bluegreen real cultured Pearls enhanced by the natural bluegreen Pearl shells are set in this 19 1/2 inch long triple strand necklace. They flip and ...
Category
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
Vintage Christian Dior Five Row Pearl & Crystal Collar 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A truly special vintage Dior pearl collar from the 1980s with pearls of the most incredible colour. Featuring a fabulous five rows of lustrous glass...
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Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Trifari Glass 3 Strand Bib Necklace 1960s
Located in Wallkill, NY
A stunning Trifari 3 strand bib Necklace with faceted Auroura Borilias Beads running in between the larger swirled glass beads. Length ranging from 14 inches to 16 inches on the BIB ...
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Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gucci Double G Heart-crystal Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
A signature emblem of the House, the initials of its founder Guccio Gucci define this necklace, embellished with heart-shaped crystals. Adding a refined feel, sparkling crystals frame the logo crafted from metal with an aged gold finish.
Gold-tone/green
Metal with aged finish
Signature Double G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Brass
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Faux Tortoise Shell Discs Statement Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned chain statement necklace featuring 6 faux tortoise shell discs with charms.
Lobster clasp closure.
Adjustable length.
Can be worn on both side...
Category
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage multicoloured beads sacred heart necklace
Located in Capri, IT
Vintage multicoloured beads sacred heart necklace
Category
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
WesternGermany 1950s CherryRed MoldFacetedBead FlowerClasp DoubleStrand Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Stamped "Western Germany" on the gold-tone underside of its box clasp, this double-strand necklace with cherry-red beads and decorative clasp features the reflective glossy faceted s...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal
1990's YVES SAINT LAURENT enameled leaf necklace with lucite beads
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Dramatic, lucite beaded necklace with cream and black enameled, silvertone, leaves designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the early 1990's. Leng...
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Late 20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
3 Strand Rousselet Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 3 strand glass pearl necklace by Louis Rousselet. Baroque and beautifully scaled cream graduated pearls which are handmade in the French tradition. Gi...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Twisted Triple Strand Coral and Mother of Pearl Bead Necklace circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Twisted real coral and mother of pearl triple strand bead necklace. Length 40.5cm / 15.94 inches by width approximately 1cm / .39 inch. The mother of pearl beads are 4.5mm / .18 inch, and the coral beads are 3mm / .12 inch. Circa 1970s, and in very good condition. The necklace has recently been professionally restrung on silk, and has a new gold filled bolt ring clasp stamped 1/20 14K GF...
Category
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral
Chanel Pre-Fall 2019 Rainbow Rhinestone Statement Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Set in the Temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Chanel Pre-Fall 2019 runway was a chic mash-up of Ancient Egypt and New York. This rainbow drop st...
Category
2010s Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Coppola & Toppo beaded necklace with a snake head and tail, Italy 1950
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Fabulously fresh and exceptional multi strand faux pearl and cut rhinestone necklace with a snake head and snake tail at the other end designed by C & T in the 1950's
The snake head, tail and 2 fasteners made of cognac colored cut rhinestones are applied to a brass mold...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Miriam Haskell Green Enamel and Paste Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Green Enamel and Paste Flower Necklace of varied Russian Gilt chains with central floral station adorned with pastes and green enam...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal, Enamel
Stephen Dweck Multi-Strand Blue Coral Brass Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Stephen Dweck 3 Strand Necklace
The necklace is brass
There is blue coral, smokey quartz, agate, pearls, etc.
The necklace is 19" Long
The necklace weighs 183.9 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Coral, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Brass
Fairchild Baldwin ShowStopper Tortoise Champagne Designer Multi Strand Necklace
By Fairchild Baldwin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Summer in a Necklace Fairchild Baldwin 12mm Faceted Mixed Tone Tortoise Resin Bella
Lightweight Multi Strand Beads Necklace
Leather Collar Adjustable magnetic closure Hand crafted in Italy
Comes with a leather extender and your own Fairchild Baldwin Necklace...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Bakelite 1940s CoroCraft GoldGilt & Black Beads "Hugs&Kisses" TwoStrand Necklace
By Corocraft
Located in Chicago, IL
This Bakelite beaded double-strand black-and-gold necklace still sports the CoroCraft pegasus 1940s retail foil-tag. As an elegant take on "Xs-and-Os" representing hugs-and-kisses, t...
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Multi-Linked Smooth Snake-Link Polished Gold Hardware Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully elegant smooth multi-linked snake-link polished gold hardware necklace measures 16 inches at the shortest to 21 inches. Necklace lay...
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Vintage 1980s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Miriam Haskell Gold Bubbles Bib
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Gold Bubble Bib made of dozens of gold plated resin dumb bells which interlock to form tendrils of different lengths on this massive...
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Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Fairchild Baldwin Show Stopper Matte Black and Pearl Multi Strand Necklace
By Fairchild Baldwin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Fairchild Baldwin 12mm Matte Black resin and Pearl glass Beads Lightweight Multi Strand Necklace.
Black Leather collar
Adjustable magnetic closure
Great for Travel
Hand crafted in Italy
Comes with a leather extender and your own Fairchild Baldwin Necklace...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl
Navajo Sterling Silver Liquid Silver 30 Strand Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Here is another treasure to add to your jewelry trunk! An extremely unique Navajo vintage liquid silver necklace with a rare count of 30...
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20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
A.Jeschel Rainbow Moonstone and Carnelian Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-Kind
Return to the 60's vibe with this 3-strand bohemian statement necklace. A stunning mix of apricot Carnelian, Moonstone, Mexican Opal (rough cut nuggets as well as-polished beads ), and moonstones
(polished or teardrop )The entire look is based on the thought that all this diversity is made of polished stones, cut and polished plates...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Moonstone, Opal, Rainbow Moonstone
A.Jeschel Three strand Keshi Pearl and assorted gemstone necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind
Only to be worn when you want to stop the show.
This 3-strand bib necklace is composed of luminous Keshi Pearls, 14m.m richly polished Blue Kyanite beads, and facete...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
AJD Spectacular Silvery Quartz &Gem Polished Smoky Quartz Double Strand Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This double strand of glowing gem cut natural Smoky Quartz (approximately 25mm) is enhanced with highly polished chunks of translucent glowing smooth silvery white Quartz gem stones....
Category
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Gold Plate
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Multi-Strand Chain Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT by ROBERT GOOSSENS vintage gold tone multi-strand chain necklace featuring a rock-crystal shape design clasp.
Hook clasp closure.
Embossed YSL Made in France.
I...
Category
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel Pearl Chained Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
In excellent condition, with a Chanel pouch, this stunning statement necklace is a great find. Coming from the 2015 collection, this necklace has a double-layered silver chain and fa...
Category
2010s Chain Necklaces
Carlo Zini Multi-Strand Choker Necklace Multicolor Glass Beads
By Carlo Zini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb Carlo Zini, Milano choker beaded necklace. Oversized multi-strand design with glass beads in ruby red, pearl-like, almond green, and yellow champagne colors. Some of the glass beads are faceted. The beautiful jeweled box...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Textured Brown Beads w Blue & Gold Stones Necklace
Located in Portland, OR
This rare, absolutely stunning Yves Saint Laurent statement necklace is one of the most incredible we have come across. This sensational YSL necklace has ...
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Vintage 1980s European Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage Christian Dior Multi Strand Gold Medallion Belt or Necklace
Located in Portland, OR
This stunning vintage Christian Dior gold plated belt has 5 strands of chains with flower shaped medallions with center diamonds intermittently attach...
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Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Roget Gold Plated Multi Strand Chain Flower Necklace
Located in London, GB
Roget gold plated necklace with four strands of chains, and featuring two brushed and shiny flowers. The shortest length is approximately 76 cm / 30 inches, and the flowers are diame...
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Vintage 1970s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
KJL 1980s MuseumCollectedDesigner TwoStrandResin Boxed MidnightRose Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Kenneth Jay Lane--whose monogram KJL is signed on the white-rose-decorated gold-tone clasp of this double-strand black-beaded resin necklace--is only one of four bylined jewelry designers collected by The Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection At The Metropolitan Museum of Art from the two-decade period between 1970-1989, which was dominated by such bold big shapes in mostly black, white and gold.
A must for any collector of the world-renowned American-founded beauty-brand Avon, its rare limited-edition retailed necklace by Lane titled "Midnight Rose" is among the most distinctive that it produced among its lines of primarily perfume, cosmetics, and personal-care products whose origin dates back to 1886 in New York. Notably, the life-sized shiny cast-acrylic rose has the look of a far more expensive carved stone, such as one cut and polished from light-filled saturated-white chalcedony, which is a hard semi-precious stone favored by Lane.
Like Lane's own line when it was originally signed KJL, the decorated clasp is uniquely designed. It locks underneath with a semi-circular hinge, which enables the stylized three-dimensional smooth rose to be perfectly positioned on the right side of the upper chest with the bud facing upwards above its three-leaf sepal in contrasting gilt textured metal. This position adds sparkle from above to the three pave rhinestones in a gold-tone setting at center of the rose, as if its dew-covered bud was beginning to open in strong moonlight. To balance the bold rose shape, the black strands cross each other below at a single point, which adds another eye-catching element to the concealed-string-tied necklace.
In mint condition with no sign of wear, the necklace was acquired in its original lavender Avon retail box. In contrast, the paper shows wear and tear from handling, while still featuring the jewelry designer's full-name script signature, title, and text details like how to care for this synthetic jewelry. The metal-stamped hallmark is "KJL for Avon...
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
AJD Magnificent Glowing Natural Smoky Quartz Double Strand 19 1/2" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
All of these highly polished brightly glowing natural Smoky Quartz compose this 19 1/2 inch long necklace. The largest ones are approximately 18mm x 12mm and are lightly enhanced by...
Category
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Gold Plate
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Silver Tone Cursive Signature Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER antiqued silver tone five strand chain necklace featuring JEAN PAUL GAULTIER cursive signatures.
Lobster clasp closure.
Adjustable length.
Unmarked.
Indicative ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
1980’s Long Balenciaga Double Chain Gold Tone and ivory Enamel Necklace
By Balenciaga
Located in Newport Coast, CA
Mint 1980’s Balenciaga triple gold-tone chain- and ivory enameled necklace.
The three Gold chains are at varying lengths to give a classic layered look. Multiple enameled panels th...
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled, Enamel
Three-Strand "Statement Piece" Malachite With Golden 'Pearls' Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed three-strand "Statement Piece" necklace has two strands of Malachite, one strand of golden 'Pearls' accented with mini golden glass crystals and loops of st...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Gucci Double G Heart-crystal Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
A signature emblem of the House, the initials of its founder Guccio Gucci define this necklace, embellished with heart-shaped crystals. Adding a refined feel, sparkling crystals frame the logo crafted from metal with an aged gold finish.
Gold-tone/green
Metal with aged finish
Signature Double G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Brass
Vintage Givenchy Standout Runway Spell Out Letter Charm Chain Collar 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A standout Vintage Givenchy Logo Charm Collar. Crafted in gold plated metal, crystals and faux pearls. Featuring three lavish chunky chains embellished with an array of logo centric ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage Torsade Style 12 Multi Strand Pearl 18k Gold Necklace
Located in Portland, OR
This is a truly gorgeous vintage multi 12 strand pearl necklace with a beautiful 18k matte gold unique fold over clasp. This torsade style necklace ca...
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Multi Strand Baroque Pearl and Gold Bead Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Fine Baroque Pearl 10 Strand and Gold Bead Necklace held by a 14K Yellow Gold circular clasp. Approx. length of necklace: 23”. More Beautiful in real time! Unique a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Multico Owl Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
1960s multicolored large owl in stained glass effect necklace featuring a silver tone chain, a large owl size.
In good vintage condition
Maxi Length chain: 25.1in. (64 cm)
Owl Max...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
vintage pearl and crystal tassel sautoir necklace 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A striking vintage pearl sautoir, long and lustrous.
Vintage Condition: Very good without damage or noteworthy wear.
Materials: Glass pearls, rhinestones, metal
Fastening: None
Appr...
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Vintage 1980s 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.