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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Period: 20th Century
Style: Contemporary
Vintage FRENCH 18K Fancy Clasp Double Coral Strand Necklace 18”
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An elegant and unique French-made double strand coral necklace with 18K textured clasp with an open latch box clasp allowing a bit more length by changing position. Wears beautifully...
Category
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Circa 1980's Two rows of pearls and chain neckless Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Circa 1980's Two rows of pearls ( synthetic ) and chain neckless.
Lenght= 95 cm
Hook&eye closure
Can be wear as a belt as well
Category
1980s European Vintage Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
Two Chanel Gripoix Necklaces 1981 Signed Estate of Barbara Taylor Bradford
Located in New York, NY
From the collection of writer Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE (Order of the British Empire) we have these two extraordinary and very rare matching Chanel Gripoix Glass and Faux Pearl Nec...
Category
20th Century French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Yves Saint Laurent Necklace Birds Oversized Multi-Chain Georges Braque Vintage
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
For his Spring-Summer 1988 collection, Yves Saint Laurent paid tribute to various artists including Van Gogh, Picasso and Georges Braque. This fabulous and super-rare vintage necklac...
Category
1980s French Vintage Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
Three Strand Emerald Necklace Graduated Natural Mined Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
This is a radiant Emerald Necklace with Three Strands of Graduated Sparkling Natural Mined Emerald Beads with a fabulous Emerald clasp. The Emerald Necklace is 22 inches (55 cm) lon...
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Coral and Cultured Pearl Five Row Necklace, Circa 1970
Located in London, GB
A vintage five row necklace, comprised of three rows of 6mm white cultured pearls and two rows of 8mm round pale pink coral beads, with two 18ct yellow gold spacer bars, strung on to...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Poiray Garnet 18-Karat Gold and Silver Multi-strand Sautoir Necklace
By Poiray
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
striking Multi-Strand Sautoir Necklace from the renowned fashion brand Poiray. This stunning necklace, measuring a generous 33 inches long, features eight strands of vibrant garnet b...
Category
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
H Stern 18K White Gold Multistrand Necklace& Earrings with Diamonds Set
By H. Stern
Located in Dallas, TX
H Stern 18K White Gold Multistrand Necklace with Diamonds, Plus Earrings Set
Necklace - 15 1/2" - 18 1/2" 10 Strands 29 Bezel Set Dia 44.45 Grams
Earrings - 3 Strands 1 1/4" - 1 ...
Category
1980s Vintage Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 1990's 18 Karat Gold Stainless Steel Passo Doppio Vintage Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is comprised of grooved barrel links with signature Passo Doppio chevron motif. Links are one half white gold and one half yellow gold. With jum...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Two Row Mesh Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Row Mesh Yellow Gold Necklace, 1990s.
ABOUT THIS ITEM: N-DJ818D This contemeporary Italian necklace is made of two rows of rounded mesh connected together with three scatt...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Torsade necklace Péclard Zurich
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Attractive and timeless 18 K yellow Gold Torsade consisting of 8 strands fine Lapis Lazuli beads. The beads measure ca. 0.5 mm in Diameter. Signed Péclard Zurich.
The length untwist...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1990 10-Strand Pearl Necklace , 14K Yellow Gold.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Circa 1980 10-Strand Pearl Necklace with 14K Yellow Gold .
Elevate your collection with this exceptional vintage 10-strand freshwater pearl necklace. Adorned with delicate ...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Pearl Sautoir Necklace Earrings Ruby Diamond Suit
Located in Napoli, IT
Elegance Spotlight
This unique vintage Pearl Ruby & Diamond suit is the epitome of timeless elegance, hand crafted 18 kt gold components bearing English hallmarks for London 1977
The...
Category
1970s British Vintage Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Signed Giovane Aquamarine 8.20 Ct Diamond High End Necklace
By Giovane
Located in Napoli, IT
Luxury Connection
The house of Giovane has forged its name with exquisite jewelry crafted in one of Italy’s oldest and most esteemed workshops. For this exclusive collection, amazing...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Gold 5 Strand Graduated Snake Chain, circa 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold 5 Strand Graduated Snake Chain Circa 1990s. A very classic snake chain necklace that can be dressed up or down. There is a bracelet on site that matches this piece. Thi...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Certified Akoya Pearl Necklace Set with Diamonds and Sapphire
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Certified Akoya Pearls = 6-10mm
Sapphire = 1.60 Carats
Diamonds = 10.50 Carats
Metal: 14K Gold
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
KJL 1980s MuseumCollectedDesigner TwoStrandResin Boxed MidnightRose Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Kenneth Jay Lane--whose monogram KJL is signed on the white-rose-decorated gold-tone clasp of this double-strand black-beaded resin necklace--is only one of four bylined jewelry designers collected by The Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection At The Metropolitan Museum of Art from the two-decade period between 1970-1989, which was dominated by such bold big shapes in mostly black, white and gold.
A must for any collector of the world-renowned American-founded beauty-brand Avon, its rare limited-edition retailed necklace by Lane titled "Midnight Rose" is among the most distinctive that it produced among its lines of primarily perfume, cosmetics, and personal-care products whose origin dates back to 1886 in New York. Notably, the life-sized shiny cast-acrylic rose has the look of a far more expensive carved stone, such as one cut and polished from light-filled saturated-white chalcedony, which is a hard semi-precious stone favored by Lane.
Like Lane's own line when it was originally signed KJL, the decorated clasp is uniquely designed. It locks underneath with a semi-circular hinge, which enables the stylized three-dimensional smooth rose to be perfectly positioned on the right side of the upper chest with the bud facing upwards above its three-leaf sepal in contrasting gilt textured metal. This position adds sparkle from above to the three pave rhinestones in a gold-tone setting at center of the rose, as if its dew-covered bud was beginning to open in strong moonlight. To balance the bold rose shape, the black strands cross each other below at a single point, which adds another eye-catching element to the concealed-string-tied necklace.
In mint condition with no sign of wear, the necklace was acquired in its original lavender Avon retail box. In contrast, the paper shows wear and tear from handling, while still featuring the jewelry designer's full-name script signature, title, and text details like how to care for this synthetic jewelry. The metal-stamped hallmark is "KJL for Avon...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Chanel CC Multistrand Black Pearl Rhinestone Necklace and 2 Bracelets Box Pouch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and magnificent Chanel Parure with a 38 inch Chanel CC Multistrand Black Faux Pearl and Rhinestone Necklace and Two Bracelets with the original 2 Chanel pouches and box.
The statement necklace and bracelets feature faux Black Pearls...
Category
20th Century French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
1980’s Long Balenciaga Double Chain Gold Tone and ivory Enamel Necklace
By Balenciaga
Located in Newport Coast, CA
Mint 1980’s Balenciaga triple gold-tone chain- and ivory enameled necklace.
The three Gold chains are at varying lengths to give a classic layered look. Multiple enameled panels th...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled, Enamel
Orlando Orlandini Scintille Interlocking Two Tone Circle Necklace with Diamond
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful necklace is a delicate masterpiece designed by Orlando Orlandini. It features a series of hammered yellow gold interlocking open circle links accented by a few larger ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Three-Strand Akoya Pearl Choker with Diamond Bar Accents in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This is a custom-made necklace by Lawrence Poon of Seattle, produced in 1992. It features three rows of 6mm - 6.5mm Akoya cultured pearls. Eight separator plates of 18 karat yell...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
1970's Buccellati Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Multi-Strand Chain
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Multi-strand necklace is comprised of three swagged white gold chains featuring texturous round links. Intermittent with yellow gold stations bezel set with rose cut diamonds. Weighi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Five Strand Emerald Diamond Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Natural Mined Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
This is a radiant Emerald Diamond Necklace with Five Strands of Sparkling Natural Mined Emerald Beads with two stations of Diamonds joined by a roped Diamond and Emerald clasp in 14 ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine Peridot Citrine Amethyst Torsade Necklace 14 Karat Gold 11 Strand
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous Multistrand Multicolored Bead Torsade Necklace with eleven strands of amethyst, peridot, citrine & aquamarine beads with a 14 Karat Gold clasp. The stunning Multi...
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Double Strand Semi-Baroque Pearl Sapphire Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Double Strand Baroque Pearl Sapphire Necklace. This beautiful necklace features double strands of lovely semi-Baro...
Category
1990s Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Jade Amethyst Rock Crystal Necklace Estate Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular Gem Set Necklace composed of two strands of beautiful natural Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Opal and Jadeite beads. The necklace is guaranteed to be from the estate of the legendary British writer Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE. The stunning colors of the natural Opal, Jade, Amethyst and Rock Quartz are absolutely magnificent together, and the double strand design creates a dramatic statement necklace...
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Jade, Opal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
18K Yellow Gold Long Bean Pendant with Clear Crystal and Triple Paperclip Chain
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage estate 18K yellow gold long necklace. The free form oval shape pendant is decorated with a satin finish and clear crystal quartz....
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Long Bean Pendant on a Triple Strand Paperclip Chain
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage estate 18K yellow gold long necklace. The free form hollow bean pendant is decorated with a satin finish and slides on a 30 inch triple paperclip link chain. The ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Show Stopper Multi-Strand Pearl Carved Quartz Silver Statement Vintage Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Sensational High Quality 18 strand Necklace comprising Pearls of various shapes and sizes with a Carved Quartz enhancement. Clasp marked Silver on the back with a s...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Quartz, Silver
18 K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Torsade Enamel Diamond Ball Clasp
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A classic tornado necklace consisting of 20 rows of cultured pearls with a removable 18 K yellow Gold ball clasp (can be used as a clasp for other necklaces) set with 135 brilliant c...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980's 14k Yellow Gold Layered Omega Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 14K Yellow Gold Layered Omega Necklace - The necklace measures 15.5 inches long, the 2nd chain drops down another .75 inches and the width is 2.5mm. The necklace has a...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Multi-Strand Beaded Pearl Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage cultured pearl necklace set with a 14 karat gold clasp. The two-strand necklace is strung with cultured pearls and fastened t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Textured Rope Necklace 161.3 Grams Made in Roma
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow gold necklace 13 multi textured rope weighing 161.3 grams. Stamped 750 ROMA
Very Comfortable On The Neck.
Matching Bracelet In Stock.
Category
20th Century Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Strain Link Chain 63 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold necklace featuring 4 multi-strain links weighing 63 grams.
First strain measures 21 inches.
Second strain measures 23 inches.
Third strain measures 23....
Category
1970s Vintage Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold 0.82 Carat Diamond Lapis, Coral & MOP Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt yellow gold pendant/brooch is set with 0.82 carat of round diamonds, as well as coral, mother of pearl and lapis lazuli. It can be worn han...
Category
1980s Vintage Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yell...
Exquisite Citrine, Ebony and Akoya Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in Lucerne, CH
This exquisite and bold necklace features a 15.70 carats octagonal shaped citrine, bezel set in 18 karat yellow gold and placed into smoothly polished ebony. Attached to a three-stra...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Elegant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Tassel Torsade with Diamond Clasp Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A rare torsade of 2.7 mm deep red coral and gold beads necklace witch a detachable tassel.
This vibrant 31 strand natural coral torsade a...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Necklace in Sterling Silver, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Onyx
By David Yurman
Located in Atlanta, GA
1980s David Yurman Link Necklace - Sterling Silver, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Onyx
Features:
22 inches long
Round and Oval Links
Sterling Silver Smooth and Cable Links
18 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Links...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Bvlgari Bulgari B.Zero Diamond Black Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous vintage Bvlgari, Bulgari B.zero necklace in the lariat style with faceted Black Onyx Beads and Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold. This ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Gerda Lynggaard Resin and Brass Leaves necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Gerda Lynggaard Brass and Resin leaves bib necklace in Plum and Gold.
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
1970's Chanel Gold Chain Sautoir Necklace with Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful Chanel gold-tone chain link metal sautoir that can be worn long, or doubled up and short. Clusters of hexagonal double sided clear crystal rhinestones. Stamped and marked C...
Category
1970s French Vintage Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Designer Rosita Petrosino Carved Coral Rose Multi Strand Spinel Bead Necklace
By Rosita Petrosino
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Stylish Rare Designer Rosita Petrosino Couture Multi-Strand Necklace, featuring Black Spinel Beads, weighing approx. 700 Carat, a 125 Carat...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Spinel
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