Fashion Jewelry Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Citrine, Crystal, Jade, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
Late 20th Century American Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Vermeil
Vintage 1970s French Beaded Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Vintage 1950s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Early 2000s Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jasper
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s American Romantic Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Spinel, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
Vintage 1980s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Coral
Vintage 1960s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Palladium, Rhodium, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Carnelian, Coral, Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Coral
2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Austrian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
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.