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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.

On 1stDibs, find Michael Kneebone earrings, necklaces, rings and more.

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Creator: Michael Kneebone
Michael Kneebone Nugget Baltic Amber Rose Gold Button Earrings
Michael Kneebone Nugget Baltic Amber Rose Gold Button Earrings

Michael Kneebone Nugget Baltic Amber Rose Gold Button Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Large nuggets of butterscotch colored Baltic amber are set in hand fabricated rose gold mounts. The dramatic yet versatile earrings have posts with omega clip backs for comfort and ...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

Materials

Amber, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Michael Kneebone Drusy Quartz Black Diamond Lacquer Chopstick Brooch
Michael Kneebone Drusy Quartz Black Diamond Lacquer Chopstick Brooch

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 Jadeite Archers Ring Rice Pearl Torsade Necklace
Michael Kneebone Jadeite Archers Ring Rice Pearl Torsade Necklace

Michael Kneebone Jadeite Archers Ring Rice Pearl Torsade Necklace

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

A jadeite archers ring is suspended from a multi-strand torsade in this elegant necklace. The white jadeite has random spots of green, what the C...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil

Michael Kneebone Kunzite Champagne Diamond Tahitian Pearl Pendant
Michael Kneebone Kunzite Champagne Diamond Tahitian Pearl 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

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Pearl Pink Tourmaline Mother of Pearl Flower Earrings
Michael Kneebone Pearl Pink Tourmaline Mother of Pearl Flower Earrings

Michael Kneebone Pearl Pink Tourmaline Mother of Pearl Flower Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

A duo of pink tourmaline and mother of pearl blend with white pearls to form these elegant flower earrings. The expertly carved pink tourmaline is a classic mauve shade. The master...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Apatite Iolite Diamond Stiletto Pendant
Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Apatite Iolite Diamond Stiletto Pendant

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

Materials

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

Michael Kneebone Carved Jasper Chrysoprase Green Onyx Diamond Chameleon Brooch
Michael Kneebone Carved Jasper Chrysoprase Green Onyx Diamond Chameleon Brooch

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

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Diamond, Onyx, Jasper, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Baroque Pearl Blown Glass Effervescent Necklace
Michael Kneebone Baroque Pearl Blown Glass Effervescent Necklace

Michael Kneebone Baroque Pearl Blown Glass Effervescent Necklace

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Hand blown glass bubbles are combined with white baroque pearls in this Effervescent Necklace. The beads measure a generous 1 inch and are flawlessly created. They are spaced with ...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil

Michael Kneebone Baroque Pearl Pave Black Diamond Aqueous Drop Earrings
Michael Kneebone Baroque Pearl Pave Black Diamond Aqueous Drop Earrings

Michael Kneebone Baroque Pearl Pave Black Diamond Aqueous Drop Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Baroque white pearls are complimented by black diamonds in these eye-catching Aqueous drop earrings. The ginormous baroque freshwater pearls are among the largest available. They h...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Michael Kneebone Mixed Metal Ojime Bead Dangle Earrings
Michael Kneebone Mixed Metal Ojime Bead Dangle Earrings

Michael Kneebone Mixed Metal Ojime Bead Dangle Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Mixed metal ojime beads are featured in these whimsical dangle earrings. The beads come in the form of owls and are formed from silver, copper and gold. They are complimented with ...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Mixed Metal

Michael Kneebone Baroque Pink Pearl Stud Earrings
Michael Kneebone Baroque Pink Pearl Stud Earrings

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 Coral Pink Sapphire Fossilized Coral Dangle Earrings
Michael Kneebone Coral Pink Sapphire Fossilized Coral Dangle Earrings

Michael Kneebone Coral Pink Sapphire Fossilized Coral Dangle Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Coral is the primary gem in these dramatic dangle earrings. The round cabochons (origin: Indonesia) are an intense salmon color and possess a glass-like polish. They compliment the perfectly matched, fancy shaped agatized fossil...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Coral, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Baroque Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Aqueous Button Earrings
Michael Kneebone Baroque Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Aqueous Button Earrings

Michael Kneebone Baroque Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Aqueous Button Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Baroque freshwater pearls are featured in these striking Aqueous earrings. The well matched aubergine colored pearls possess brilliant luster and reflect a range of other peacock co...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Red coral Granulated Bead White Chalcedony Dangle Earrings
Michael Kneebone Red coral Granulated Bead White Chalcedony Dangle Earrings

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

Materials

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

Michael Kneebone Black Shagreen White Pearl Diamond Dangle Earrings
Michael Kneebone Black Shagreen White Pearl Diamond Dangle Earrings

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 Blue Topaz Button Pearl Diamond Confetti Earrings
Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Button Pearl Diamond Confetti Earrings

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 Black Banded Agate Mobe Pearl Button Earrings
Michael Kneebone Black Banded Agate Mobe Pearl Button Earrings

Michael Kneebone Black Banded Agate Mobe Pearl Button Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Black banded agate is paired with mobe pearls in these sleek and bold button earrings. The agate (origin: Brazil) has been fashioned into square plaques which are well formed and po...

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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Pearl, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.

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.