Fashion Jewelry Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Amber, Gold Plate
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Vermeil
Vintage 1950s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Late 20th Century Dutch Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century European Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Quartz
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Coral, Hematite, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Stainle...
Early 2000s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, Topaz, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Drop Necklaces
Rhodium
2010s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Rock Crystal
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Base Metal
1990s Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Pearl, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Early 2000s American Romantic Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
Vintage 1960s Austrian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Iolite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Coral
Vintage 1950s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
Early 2000s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Arts and Crafts Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Brass
20th Century Unknown 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.