Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Moroccan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Dutch Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s Unknown Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Regency Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate
1970s Italian Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Shop Vintage Diamond Multistrand Necklaces, Pearl Multistrand Necklaces and Other Jewelry
Vintage multistrand necklaces add glamour to any outfit and are easy to accessorize with.
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.
One popular style of multistrand necklace 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. 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.
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.
In all of these variations, a multistrand necklace offers a touch of sophistication for your look, from everyday wear to the red carpet. Explore 1stDibs for multistrand necklaces in a range of lengths, styles and materials.