Fashion Jewelry Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Quartz
Late 20th Century European Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1950s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Base Metal
20th Century Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Pearl
Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Multi-Strand Necklaces
Base Metal
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Amber, Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Early 2000s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, Topaz, Gold Plate
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl
Late 20th Century American Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Iolite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Charoite, Vermeil
Late 20th Century Dutch Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, Silver
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Vermeil
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jasper
Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Rock Crystal
Early 2000s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl
Vintage 1970s French Beaded Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal
Vintage 1950s French Drop Necklaces
Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Vermeil
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.