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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 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

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold

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

Materials

Black Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Black Pearl Sky Blue Topaz Drop Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Black pearls are paired with blue topaz in these effortless drop earrings. The pearls are round and button shaped. They are black in color with undertones of blue/purple. They are...
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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

Materials

Black Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Malachite Vermeil Drop Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Malachite is highlighted in these dynamic dangle earrings. The pair of malachite (origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo) are expertly cut and polished in free-form shapes and are...
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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

Materials

Malachite, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil

Michael Kneebone White Sapphire South Sea Pearl Wheat Chain Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Sliding on the 16 inch wheat chain is a 5mm brilliant cut white sapphire. The machine cut gem possesses dazzling fire. Dropped below the sapphire is a 10mm, gem quality white South...
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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

Michael Kneebone Baroque Pink Pearl Stud Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque pearls are presented in these classic and elegant stud earrings. The freshwater pearls (origin: China) are a luscious peachy/pink color. They possess the rich luster freshw...
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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

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

Materials

Chalcedony, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Pearl, 18k Gold

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil

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

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold

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

Materials

Chalcedony, Pearl, 14k Gold

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rhodium, Silver

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

Materials

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

Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Pink Topaz Diamond Lemon Citrine Stiletto Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A medley of colors and shapes come together to create this elegant Stiletto pendant. A sky blue topaz in an emerald cut tops the list. Next, an oval pink topaz drops below. White ...
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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold

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

Materials

Chalcedony, Coral, 18k Gold

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

Materials

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

Michael Kneebone South Seas Pearl Granulated Bead Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque South Seas pearls are paired with granulated beads in these daring dangle earrings. The pearls are bright white with irregularities typically ...
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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

Materials

South Sea Pearl

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

Michael Kneebone Baroque Kasumi Pearl White Sapphire Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A luminous baroque pink Kasumi pearl (origin: Japan) is paired with a radiant cut white sapphire in this classic and wearable pendant. Kasumi pearls are ...
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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

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

Materials

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

Michael Kneebone Silver Apollo Coin Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Apollo coins are paired with Tahitian pearls is these classical drop earrings. The restrike coins (a coin freshly minted from dies of and earlier period) are Greek silver with beaut...
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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

Michael Kneebone Black Shagreen White Pearl Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Black shagreen is featured in these bold dangle earrings. Contrasting the black and white of the shagreen are 12 mm white button pearls studded with white diamonds. The fun begins ...
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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Opal Bead Golden Pearl Zircon Citrine Diamond Necklace Suite
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A strand of richly colored Ethiopian opal beads with diamond rondelle spacers is decorated with a madeira citrine briolette of 35.45 carats, an oval golden zircon of 8.35 carats and ...
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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Zircon, White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Opal, Citrine, 14...

Michael Kneebone Golden Beryl Yellow Sapphire Yellow Onyx Gold Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Dramatic dangle earrings consisting of pear shaped golden beryls, brilliant cut diamonds, bright yellow sapphires and exceptionally carved yellow onyx nave...
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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

Materials

Beryl, White Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold

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

Materials

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

Italian cameo pendant & pearl earrings set
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Kenilworth, US
Exquisitely carved Italian oval shell cameo profile pendant of Zeus remounted in a custom 18K gold bezel with enhancements of a single mabé pearl flanked by a pair of white diamonds,...
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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Michael Kneebone Jewelry

Materials

Brown Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Carved Jasper Chrysoprase Green Onyx Diamond Chameleon Brooch
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A carved jasper chameleon forms the centerpiece of this remarkable brooch. Reminiscent of the carved gemstone animals created in the early 20th century by the House of Faberge, the ...
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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Jasper, 14k Gold

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Find a range of Michael Kneebone jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Michael Kneebone jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Michael Kneebone diamond jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 136, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 228 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by OGI Ltd, Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., and Martha Seely. Prices for Michael Kneebone jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $630 and tops out at $16,800, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $2,960.

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