Michael Kneebone Jewelry

American

Michael Kneebone’s exquisite jewelry creations are handmade works of art; no two pieces are alike. The master goldsmith has been creating captivating adornments for more than 50 years. His dangle earrings, beaded necklaces and cocktail rings have a contemporary style yet use traditional materials like pearls and colored gemstones.

Kneebone’s love for jewelry began when as a young man in Deerfield, Illinois, in 1970, he took a jewelry class. It inspired him to earn a degree in jewelry design from Northern Illinois University. Following an apprenticeship with designer Harriet Dreisiger, Kneebone began selling his creations through Saks Fifth Avenue.

In 1994, Kneebone started his own company, Michael K. Jewels, and opened a store in Naples, Florida. He later set up shop on the famous Canyon Road in Santa Fe, New Mexico, but decided that the winters were too cold. Kneebone moved the store to El Paseo in Palm Desert, California, but kept the name Canyon Road Collection.

In California, Michael Kneebone jewelry found its home. His pieces were perfectly suited to the fashion-forward Coachella Valley tastes. “Interest in colored gemstones has increased dramatically,” Kneebone said in 2019, “and so too has interest in colored pearls.” His work reflects these trends by showcasing stunning gemstones, including amethyst, sapphire and pearls, in a plethora of shapes, sizes and hues. As seen in his eclectic bracelets, Kneebone is not afraid to experiment with unique materials such as coral and stingray shagreen.

Kneebone’s jewelry grew in popularity among prominent women in the Coachella Valley community over the years, with many wearing it to black tie events and non-profit fundraisers, further raising the jeweler’s esteem. His jewelry has also made appearances at fashion luncheons at local upscale restaurants. In 2014, it was featured in the grand finale of the Fashion Show and Luncheon at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert.

Kneebone continues to make handcrafted jewelry in his home studio, focusing on elegant yet versatile pieces for today’s casual lifestyles.

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Creator: Michael Kneebone

Michael Kneebone Rutilated Quartz Black Stringray Cuff Bracelet

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

An extraordinary specimen of rutilated quartz (origin: Brazil) is featured in this bold cuff bracelet. Rutilated quartz is a member of a vast family of gems including amethyst and citrine. In this example, the quartz possesses inclusions of acicular (needle-like) inclusions of rutile. Usually, the rutile is in a scattered pattern, like Chinese pick up sticks...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Quartz, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Rutilated Quartz Black Stringray Cuff Bracelet

Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Apatite Iolite Diamond Stiletto Pendant

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

An amalgam of blue gemstones fashions this elegant Stiletto pendant. Oval shaped blue topaz (origin: Brazil) is followed by a pear shaped apatite (or...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Diamond, Iolite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Apatite, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Apatite Iolite Diamond Stiletto Pendant

Michael Kneebone Carved Amethyst Diamond Grey Pearl Dangle Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Amethyst is complimented by gray pearls in these elegant dangle earrings. The carved amethyst drops have been expertly carved in a cross hatch pattern. They are a lively medium purple color and are very well finished. They are paired with marquise cut and faceted amethyst that have been tipped on both ends by clusters of white diamonds. The earrings are finished with gray button shaped pearls. They are a medium gray color and possess beautiful luster. They have been drilled and inlayed with bezel set white diamonds.. The hand fabricated gold...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Carved Amethyst Diamond Grey Pearl Dangle Earrings

Michael Kneebone Carved Emerald and White Diamond Dangle Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

These slender dangle earrings feature emerald cut Brazilian emeralds of a bright green color and drops of carved Indian emeralds. The carving is exceptionally well executed in the c...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Carved Emerald and White Diamond Dangle Earrings

Michael Kneebone Pink Topaz Diamond Green Onyx Dangle Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Pink topaz and green onyx in a candy colored combination are featured in these playful dangle earrings. The oval topaz are faceted in a flashy checkerboard cut. The gems are well c...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Pink Topaz Diamond Green Onyx Dangle Earrings

Michael Kneebone Kasumi Pearl Diamond Rose Gold "Broken Hoop" Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Pink Kasumi pearls (origin: Japan) are highlighted in these inventive Broken Hoop earrings. The slightly baroque, extra large pearls are a deep shell pink color with tawny undertone...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Michael Kneebone Kasumi Pearl Diamond Rose Gold "Broken Hoop" Earrings

Michael Kneebone White Topaz Black Diamond Wavy Pendant

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

A splendid white topaz is featured in this Wavy pendant. The topaz (origin: Brazil) is a well cut and polished pear shape and is completely colorless. B...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Black Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone White Topaz Black Diamond Wavy Pendant

Michael Kneebone Ancient Glass Bead Blue Topaz Dangle Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Ancient glass beads are complimented with blue topaz in these dangle earrings. The beads, dating to the 11th century, were created by the Pyu people of ...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Ancient Glass Bead Blue Topaz Dangle Earrings

Michael Kneebone Tile Pearl Coin Pearl Chrysoprase Long Necklace

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

White tile pearls are combined with smaller white coin pearls, chrysoprase beads and gold rondel spacers in this beaded necklace. The 39 inch long necklace can be worn as a single o...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil

Michael Kneebone Tile Pearl Coin Pearl Chrysoprase Long Necklace

Michael Kneebone Drusy Quartz Black Diamond Lacquer Chopstick Brooch

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

A harmonious composition is created by combining Drusy quartz with black diamonds and Chinese lacquered chopsticks. Drusy quartz is found inside geodes. Various minerals create the...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Black Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Drusy Quartz Black Diamond Lacquer Chopstick Brooch

Michael Kneebone Blue Chalcedony Tahitain Rainbow Pearl Drop Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Blue chalcedony cabochons are paired with Tahitian pearls is these simply elegant drop earrings. Blue chalcedony has been continually mined in Turk...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Chalcedony, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Blue Chalcedony Tahitain Rainbow Pearl Drop Earrings

Michael Kneebone Ethiopian Black Opal Diamond Acrylic Leaf Dangle Earrings.

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Ethiopian black opals along with diamonds form a harmonious composition in these elegant dangle earrings. The opals are well matched and polished. They have a black base with inten...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Ethiopian Black Opal Diamond Acrylic Leaf Dangle Earrings.

Michael Kneebone Blue/Green Topaz Silver Sapphire Plinth Pendant

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Topaz and sapphire are paired in this dramatic plinth pendant. The highly unusual blue/green topaz (origin: Brazil) weighs 83 carats. It has been expertly cut and polished into an ...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Blue/Green Topaz Silver Sapphire Plinth Pendant

Michael Kneebone Akoya Pearl Chrysoprase Due Gemma Drop Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

A dazzling pair of chrysoprase spheres are paired with white Akoya pearls in these elegant "Due Gemma" drop earrings. Chrysoprase is the other spectacular gem from Australia. It is...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Chalcedony, Pearl, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Akoya Pearl Chrysoprase Due Gemma Drop Earrings

Michael Kneebone Tourmaline Aquamarine Tahitian Pearl Confetti Necklace

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Indicolite tourmaline (origin: Brazil) is integrated with aquamarine and Tahitian pearl in this unique Confetti necklace. The cabochons are delicate...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Aquamarine, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Vermeil

Michael Kneebone Tourmaline Aquamarine Tahitian Pearl Confetti Necklace

Michael Kneebone Herkimer Diamond Tahitian Pearl Drop Pendant

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Herkimer diamonds are not actually diamonds, but double-terminated quartz crystals discovered within exposed outcrops of dolomite in and around Herkim...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Herkimer Diamond Tahitian Pearl Drop Pendant

Michael Kneebone Red coral Granulated Bead White Chalcedony Dangle Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Red coral is paired with white chalcedony in these bold dangle earrings. The coral (origin: Philippines) is a deep red color. They are perfectly matched, cut and polished. The dro...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Chalcedony, Coral, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Red coral Granulated Bead White Chalcedony Dangle Earrings

Michael Kneebone Earth Tone Baroque Pearl Double Strand Necklace

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Baroque pearls are strung into a dramatic double strand necklace. The pearls (origin: China) are known as "Flameball" for their unusual shapes. The name refers to the legend of the...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil

Michael Kneebone Earth Tone Baroque Pearl Double Strand Necklace

Michael Kneebone Lapis Lazuli Nugget White Circle' Pearl Torsade Necklace

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Lapis lazuli beads are paired with white circle' pearls in this torsade necklace. The lapis (origin: Pakistan) are in random nugget shapes. They possess great color, are well polis...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rhodium, Silver

Michael Kneebone Lapis Lazuli Nugget White Circle' Pearl Torsade Necklace

Michael Kneebone Tahitian Pearl Diamond Saturn Two Tone Pendant

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Diamonds compliment a baroque Tahitian pearl in this Saturn pendant. The pearl measures 14.4mm, is medium gray in color and possesses excellent luster. Swirling around the pearl ar...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Tahitian Pearl Diamond Saturn Two Tone Pendant

Michael Kneebone Kunzite Champagne Diamond Tahitian Pearl Pendant

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Kunzite, Tahitian pearl and champagne diamonds are showcased in this elegant pendant. The kunzite (origin: Brazil) is a delicate orchid pink and fashioned as an elongated pear shape...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Diamond, Kunzite, Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Kunzite Champagne Diamond Tahitian Pearl Pendant

Michael Kneebone Khaki Colored Petal Pearl Double Strand Torsade Necklace

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Two strands of highly baroque freshwater pearls in rich colors of khaki, tan and bronze are twisted together to create this stylish torsade necklace. The unusually colored collectio...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil

Michael Kneebone Khaki Colored Petal Pearl Double Strand Torsade Necklace

Michael Kneebone Red Coral Diamond Rock Crystal Rosaline Dangle Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Pink rosaline (origin: Norway) is complemented by red coral (origin: the Mediterranean Sea) in these exotic dangle earrings. Rosaline is a crystalline, manganese-bearing variety of ...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Coral, Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Red Coral Diamond Rock Crystal Rosaline Dangle Earrings

Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Green Quartz Diamond Banded Agate Dangle Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Blue topaz, green quartz, diamond and banded chalcedony agate comprise these discerning dangle earrings. The emerald cut blue topaz (origin: Brazil) is a delicate sky blue color. ...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Agate, Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Green Quartz Diamond Banded Agate Dangle Earrings

Michael Kneebone Pink Topaz Peridot Amethyst Diamond Pearl Stiletto Pendant

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Mixed gemstones along with a baroque pearl and diamonds are offered in this Stiletto pendant. A brightly colored pear shaped pink topaz and a brillia...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Pink Topaz Peridot Amethyst Diamond Pearl Stiletto Pendant

Michael Kneebone Green Amber Peridot Pearl Diamond Dangle Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Green Amber from the Dominican Republic is featured in these dangle earrings. (The Dominican Republic is the only island in the Caribbean where amber has been discovered and is mined. Dominican amber...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Amber, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Green Amber Peridot Pearl Diamond Dangle Earrings

Michael Kneebone Jasper Lava Rock Hematite Bead Necklace

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Three massive picture jasper spheres in shades of brown, mocha and cream are combined with lava rock beads, hematite and vermeil spacers in this bold nec...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Multi-gemstone, Hematite, Jasper, 18k Gold, Vermeil

Michael Kneebone Jasper Lava Rock Hematite Bead Necklace

Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Button Pearl Diamond Confetti Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Oval, round and pear shaped sky blue topaz, lustrous white button pearls and white diamonds are combined in these bright and shining "Confetti" earrings. The gems are both prong and...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Button Pearl Diamond Confetti Earrings

Michael Kneebone Golden Zircon Diamond Lemon Citrine Dangle Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Perfectly matched pear shaped golden zircons (origin: Sri Lanka) begin the journey in these dangle earrings. There are five graduated white diamonds set...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Citrine, White Diamond, Zircon, Diamond, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Golden Zircon Diamond Lemon Citrine Dangle Earrings

Michael Kneebone Phantom Quartz Citrine Golden Pearl Diamond Pendant

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

A boldly configured hexagon shaped phantom quartz is the centerpiece of this confetti pendant. Pale shades of rust and gold are due to iron oxide trapp...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Citrine, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Phantom Quartz Citrine Golden Pearl Diamond Pendant

Michael Kneebone Chrome Diopside Amethyst Diamond Pink Tourmaline Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Chrome diopside, amethyst, diamond and pink tourmaline are mixed in these dramatic dangle earrings. Chrome diopside (origin: Russia) forms in relatively thin crystals, therefore, th...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Chrome Diopside Amethyst Diamond Pink Tourmaline Earrings

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