Multi-Strand Necklaces
17th Century Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Classical Roman Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 17th Century Early Victorian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
1790s British Georgian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tanzanite, Silver
Mid-20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s North American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
19th Century Italian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
1840s British Greek Revival Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier French Contemporary Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl
1790s George III Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
1670s American Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 17th Century Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 18k 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.