Multi-Strand Necklaces
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold
1790s British Georgian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Enamel
Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tanzanite, Silver
Mid-20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
19th Century Italian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
20th Century Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Base Metal
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1790s George III Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1830s British Georgian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Peridot, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Gold Plate
Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Moonstone, Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Si...
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.