Multi-Strand Necklaces
1930s European Art Nouveau Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1930s French Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver
1930s American Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1930s American Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1930s French Anglo-Indian Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1930s French Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century American Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Afghan Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
1930s Unknown Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1930s Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
1930s Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
1930s Italian Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Silver
1930s Unknown Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, 15k Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1930s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1930s Etruscan Revival Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1930s American Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1930s American Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
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.