Fashion Jewelry Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1970s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Quartz
Vintage 1980s European Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
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Vintage 1970s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1970s Greek Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Iolite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1990s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Multi-Strand Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise
Vintage 1970s German Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, Vermeil
2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
22k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces
Silver
20th Century American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Silver
2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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.