Fashion Jewelry Multi-Strand Necklaces
Early 2000s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1950s German Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Crystal, Silver, Base Metal
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Moonstone, Opal, Rainbow Moonstone
Late 20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s Colombian Artist Choker Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Brass
2010s Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold-filled, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Chain Necklaces
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s European Beaded Necklaces
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Antique 1880s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Enamel
20th Century European Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl
Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Citrine, Crystal, Jade, Sterling Silver
20th Century European Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s European Multi-Strand Necklaces
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
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.