Multi-Strand Necklaces
1870s Etruscan Revival Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold
1940s American Baroque Revival Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Egyptian Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Enamel, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Egyptian Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Chalcedony, Iolite, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1970s French Etruscan Revival Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Crystal, Silver, Base Metal
Late 20th Century French Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
1940s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Brass
Late 20th Century French Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
1980s Dutch Renaissance Revival Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1890s British Renaissance Revival Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s British Greek Revival Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Baroque Revival Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1890s Unknown Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Opal, Quartz, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Dutch Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Malachite, Silver, Enamel
Early 2000s British Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl
1970s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s Etruscan Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s French Gothic Revival Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Turkish Etruscan Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, White Gold
1980s American Baroque Revival Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
1970s British Egyptian Revival Vintage Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s French Etruscan Revival 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.