Multi Strand Turquoise Necklace
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Choker Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Alexandrite, Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Cultured Pe...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Aquamarine, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise
2010s Danish Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise
Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
Coral, 14k Gold
2010s Mexican Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Spinel, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Egyptian Revival Multi-Strand Neck...
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
2010s American Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise Matrix, Other, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Carnelian, Coral, Moonstone, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Mixed Metal
1990s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise Matrix, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
Vintage 1960s American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Chrysocolla, Silver
Vintage 1940s American Egyptian Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Gilt Metal
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise Matrix, Mixed Metal
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal
2010s Turkish Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, 24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
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How Much is a Multi Strand Turquoise Necklace?
The Legacy of Turquoise in Jewelry Design
The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?
It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.
Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.
In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.
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Finding the Right Multi-strand-necklaces for You
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.
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