Multi-Strand Necklaces
1970s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Ruby, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 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 North American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Peridot, Emerald, Diam...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
20th Century American Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Indian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Iolite, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow G...
2010s Italian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold...
2010s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Rose Gold...
2010s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline, Topaz, Peridot, Iolite, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Sterling ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline, Vermeil
Early 2000s Greek Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diam...
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Jade, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, Vermeil
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Amazonite, Jade, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amber, Jade, Peridot, Ruby, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
1980s American Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Iolite, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline, Mixed Metal
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.