Fashion Jewelry Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s Thai Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rock Crystal
2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl
Vintage 1940s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Kyanite, Chrysocolla, Vermeil
Vintage 1970s American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
1990s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Silver
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, Vermeil
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver Plate
1990s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s German Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver, Bronze
Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl
Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century Retro Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Carnelian, Jade
Vintage 1980s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
Vintage 1980s French 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.