Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
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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2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Zultanite, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Iolite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Apatite, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Citrine, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Titanium
2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Kunzite, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, Sapphire...
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Iolite, Lapis Lazuli, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Topaz, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Topaz, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s Vintage Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
diamond necklace with detachable tear drop pendant. 5.80 carats
20th Century Italian Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Michael Kneebone Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold