Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.
Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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Style: Contemporary
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Dragonfly necklace, cast silver, Kingman turquoise, beads, Navajo, artist design
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Dragonfly necklace, cast silver Kingman turquoise beads Melanie Yazzie Navajo
Melanie A. Yazzie (Navajo-Diné) is a highly regarded multimedia arti...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Gold Multi Strand Torsade of Freshwater Pearls, Gold and Aquamarine
Located in Cohasset, MA
16” twisted multi strand pearl,gold and aquamarine necklace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov Double-Strand Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing intricately-designed leaves encrusted with diamonds, suspended on two strands of 6.10-6.50 millimeter pearls. Diamonds weigh 14.30 carats total. Made in 18 karat gold.
Ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Sinu Tier Gold and Tassel Necklace
By Muzeion
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
This double stranded necklace creates a cascade of pre-columbian gold from the Sinu Culture in Colombia. These intricate works were worn as earrings by the natives nearly 1,000 years...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Lapiz-Lazuli, Onix and Obsidian Necklace
By Muzeion
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
Contemporary double stranded necklace with cubic lapizlazuli, mate finish, oval black onix beads and 2 Aztecs long curved obsidian flints ca. 1350-1521 AD. Modern new string and clasp.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx
Scrives Multi-Color Sapphires Cabochon Burma Handmade 22 Karat Gold Necklace
By Scrives
Located in Paris, Paris
This necklace is composed of 33.52 cts of natural blue, yellow & white sapphires (unheated, origin: Myanmar) set on a gold chain.
All stones are different in shape and in colour. The stones can exhibit visible natural and typical inclusions.
The necklace can be worn as a single row or as a double row.
This one-of-a-kind necklace is handmade with 22kt gold (the stone culets) & 20kt gold (the chain is 20kt).
Size: necklace 90cm...
Category
2010s Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold
Dragonfly necklace, cast silver Kingman turquoise beads Melanie Yazzie Navajo
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Dragonfly necklace, cast silver Kingman turquoise beads Melanie Yazzie Navajo
Melanie A. Yazzie (Navajo-Diné) is a highly regarded multimedia arti...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver
Necklace in White Gold with 1 Aquamarine and 1 Apatite Tassel.
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones.
This 18k white gold (35g) necklace/clasp is set with 1x fine Aquamarine (facetted, oval,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Other, 18k Gold, White Gold
Wendy Brandes 2 Carat Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Starburst Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Like many of Wendy's designs, this starburst pendant was inspired by a brilliant woman -- Queen Elizabeth I. Her artisans in New York City sat with Wendy for hours discussing proport...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
MAVIADA's Tumbled Turquoise Series , 18 Karat Yellow Gold modern necklace, 70cm
By MAVIADA
Located in GB
MAVIADA's Tumbled Turquoise necklaces are 18k solid yellow gold with natural tumbled turquoise from Arizona set with our exclusive thick Dodge chain. They come in three versatile len...
Category
2010s Turkish Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous Ruby Rosecut Diamond Silver Gold Necklace
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Rosecut Diamond & Ruby necklace is crafted from a mix of gold and silver. It has African rubies untreated and unheated.
Total Length : 19 inches
Diamond: 10.16cts
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Silver, Gold
Wendy Brandes Tudor-Inspired 18K White Gold Sunburst With 2 TCW Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Like many of Wendy's designs, this sunburst pendant was inspired by a powerful woman -- the Tudor dynasty's Queen Elizabeth I. Elizabeth I carefully crafted a supernatural, deity-like image of herself through portraits, jewelry, dress, and literature. In Edmund Spenser...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Double Row Diamond Tennis Necklace 6.67 Carat 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
14K White Gold tennis necklace featuring a double diamond row of 215 round brilliants weighing 6.67 carats and high polished white gold beads in the back.
Color G-H
Clarity SI2
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Opera Ombre South Sea White and Tahitian Pearls Diamonds 3.70 Carat
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold graduating necklace featuring 80 ombre pearls of white South Sea and Tahitian measuring 8.9-12.2 mm with a diamonds clasp and diamond spaces weighing 3.70 carats.
Cla...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Customize Bar Nameplate in Yellow Rose or White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Customize your nameplate in yellow, white, rose gold or platinum. Engrave a name, date, and weight of your newborn. Diamond or gemstone can be added on chain.
Great gift idea!
Pri...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
HARBOR D. Opera Ombre South Sea and Tahitian Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
A lovely gorgeous opera ombre necklace featuring 73 South Sea & Tahitian pearls measuring 10.1-13.8 mm in a white gold diamond ball clasp.
Pearl quality: AAA
Pearl Luster: AAA Excel...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Opera Ombre South Sea White & Freshwater Pink Pearls with Diamonds 3.70 CTS 18K
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose gold graduating necklace featuring 80 ombre pearls of white South Sea and pink Freshwater measuring 8-12.6 mm with a diamonds clasp and diamond spaces weighing 3.70 carats. ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Rose Gold
Freshwater Lavender Stand Pearl Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A lovely perfectly matched pearl strand necklace featuring 38 Freshwater Lavender Pearls measuring 10-12.5 mm with a high polish ball clasp in 14K White Gold.
Pearl quality: AAA
Pe...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Stand Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A lovely perfectly matched pearl strand necklace featuring 37 South Sea Pearls measuring 10-11.9 mm with a high polish ball clasp in 14K White Gold.
Pearl quality: AAA
Pearl Luster...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Freshwater Lavender Pearl Strand Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A lovely perfectly matched pearl strand necklace featuring 38 Freshwater Lavender Pearls measuring 10-13 mm with a high polish ball clasp in 14K White ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, White Gold
Tahitian Pearl Strand Necklace 14 Karat White Gold 10-12 MM
Located in New York, NY
Perfectly matched pearl strand necklace featuring 37 Tahitian pearls measuring 10-12 mm with a high polish ball clasp in 14K White Gold.
Pearl quality: AAA
Pearl Luster: AAA Excell...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Stand Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A lovely perfectly matched pearl strand necklace featuring 37 South Sea Pearls measuring 10-11.9 mm with a high polish ball clasp in 14K White Gold.
Pearl quality: AAA
Pearl Luster...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Tahitian Baroque Pearl Strand Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Perfectly matched pearl strand necklace featuring 27 Tahitian baroque pearls measuring 12-14.9 mm with a high polish ball clasp in 14K White Gold.
P...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, White Gold
Tahitian Strain Pearl Strand Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Perfectly matched strain of 35 round Tahitian grey pearls measuring 10.1-12 MM with a 14k white gold openwork high polish clasp.
Pearl quality: AAA
Pearl Luster: AAA Excellent
Nacr...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, White Gold
Multi-Color Tahitian Pearl Strand Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Multi-Color Tahitian pearl necklace featuring 29 round pearls from light grey to dark grey colors measuring 12.2-16.7 MM, with a 14k white gold high polish ball clasp.
Pearl qualit...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, White Gold
Multi-Color Tahitian Pearl Strand Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Multi-Color Tahitian pearl necklace featuring 33 round pearls from light grey to dark grey colors measuring 11.2-14.7 MM, with a 14k white gold high polish ball clasp.
Pearl qualit...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, White Gold
White and Golden South Sea Tahitian Strand Pearl Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful strand of 37 multi-color pearls featuring White South Sea, Golden South Sea and Tahitian pearls measuring 10-13.7 mm with a high polish gold clasp 14K.
Pearl quality: A...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White and Golden South Sea Tahitian Baroque Pearl Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A lovely strand of 35 multi-color baroque pearls featuring White South Sea, Golden South Sea and Tahitian pearls measuring 9.1-12 mm with a satin finish gold clasp and two diamond on...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Tahitian Pearl Strand Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Perfectly matched strain of 31 round Tahitian grey pearls measuring 12.1-14.9 MM with a 14k white gold high polish clasp.
Pearl quality: AAA
Pearl Luster: AAA Excellent
Nacre : Ver...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, White Gold
Tahitian Ombre Pearl Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous strand of 43 Tahitian pearl necklace featuring a center of dark pearls following an ombre look of medium to lighter grey colors with a high polish openwork ball clasp. Per...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, White Gold
Tahitian Strain Pearl Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Perfectly matched strain of 37 round Tahitian grey pearls measuring 10.7-13.3 MM with a 14k white gold high polish ball clasp.
Pearl quality: AAA
Pearl Luster: AAA Excellent
Nacre ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, White Gold
Diamond Puff Heart Necklace 1 Carat 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
14K White gold necklace featuring a diamond puff heart on a double chain.
Color G-H
Clarity SI
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Cultural Pearl Tassel Necklace 12.50 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 51 inch tassel necklace featuring 124 tassel strands, measuring 4 1/2 inches, with touches of diamond beads throughout weighing approximately 7 carats and a pave diamond cap...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl
Mixed Multi-Color Necklace Opera Lenght
Located in New York, NY
This fun,classy necklace features a mixture of Tahitian,Freshwater and South Sea Pearls.The length of the necklace is 72"
The pearl size is between 7mm to 15mm White and black grey t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl
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