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.
Michael Kneebone Multicolored Freshwater Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Gem quality freshwater pearls are showcased in this elegant necklace. Thirty two pearls graduate in size from the largest at 14mm to the smallest at 12mm. They possess rich luster ...
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Ametrine Citrine Amethyst Diamond Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A gem quality ametrine forms the nucleus of this extravagant, one-of-a-kind necklace. The ametrine (origin: Bolivia) weighs 72.76 carats and is richly colored in both purple and yellow. The gem is well cut and polished in a modified cushion cut...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Michael Kneebone Pink Freshwater Stick Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Elongated and flattened pearls are knows as stick pearls. This strand possesses a wonderful rosy blush and the pearls are highly reflective. The pearls a...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Ametrine Citrine Amethyst Diamond Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A gem quality ametrine forms the nucleus of this extravagant, one-of-a-kind necklace. The ametrine (origin: Bolivia) weighs 72.76 carats and is richly colored in both purple and yel...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$2,560Sale Price|41% Off
Michael Kneebone Golden Indonesian Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Twenty nine richly colored golden baroque Indonesian pearls comprise this necklace. Graduating in size from 11.2 to 15.6mm, the pearls are wonderful...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Michael Kneebone Tile Pearl Gold Bead Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Nineteen square tile pearls comprise this casual pearl necklace. They have beautiful luster and reflect delicate shades of pink and green. The pearls are...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Gold
$1,920Sale Price|50% Off
Michael Kneebone White Baroque Pearl Black Spinel Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
White baroque pearls are featured in this bold necklace. The pearls are ginormous, the largest measures fully 1.38 inches in length. The nacre possess great luster with no blemishes. The pearls are spaced with small faceted black spinel and gold...
Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, 14k Gold, Vermeil
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Golden Pearl White Pearl Baroque Double Strand Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Two strands of perfectly conformed baroque circle pearls shape this daring and impressive necklace. The outer strand of pearls are bright white. The inner strand of pearls are in l...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Gray Baroque Cultured Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Sixteen very baroque dark gray cultured pearls form this bold necklace. The rich base color of the pearls reflects shades and tones of pinks, blues and g...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
$1,280Sale Price|28% Off
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...
Multi-gemstone, Hematite, Jasper, 18k Gold, Vermeil
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...
Diamond, Kunzite, Pearl, 18k Gold
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...
Citrine, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
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 trapped within the clear quartz. T...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold
Aquamarine Amethyst Pearl Choker Necklace Beaded Gemstone Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Amethyst Pearl Choker Necklace Beaded Gemstone Gold Designer: J DAUPHIN The Beaded Choker is hand strung with aquamarine, amethyst, and white pearls, each stone individu...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Labradorite, Pearl, Gold Plate, Gold-filled
14k Gold Pink Pearl necklace 8.5mm Freshwater AA+ Pink Pearl Party necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
Details: : 14k Yellow Gold Lock Freshwater pearl beads Necklace. : Item no- KM43/400/9888 :Pearl Size: 8.5mm (Approx.) :Necklace length: 18" Inches If you need other special size...
Pearl, 14k Gold
Petite Pearl Gold Bead Collar Length Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Understated elegance describes this attractive 14 inch collar length beaded necklace. The strand includes quality Akoya Pearls ranging in size 3.5mm to 5.5mm are alternately hand str...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,900
W 1.58 in L 17.33 in
Vintage Green Jade Pendant Amethyst Baroque Pearls Quartz Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Plain Amethyst spheres of 16 mm, Engraved Amethyst spheres of 12 mm, Faceted and Engraved Quartz beads, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, from which hangs a Vintage Green...
Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Freshwater Pearl Necklace, 36" Length, USA
Located in Darien, CT
Beautifully matched in color, size, shape, and luster, the pearls in this Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Freshwater Pearl Necklace make a...
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Necklace Moonstones Baroque Freshwater Pearl Topazes Beaded
Located in Vannes, FR
A sumptuous moon pearl necklace, a piece of jewelry that dazzles with its celestial beauty. Combining the softness of baroque freshwater pearls, the subtlet...
Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14.00 Carat Oval Citrine Pearl Halo Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1900's large citrine and pearl pendant necklace. Beautiful 14.00ct oval citrine set in a 14k yellow gold setting with a halo of 52 white/crème cultured pearls. This turn of the century, spectacular natural golden yellow oval citrine is accented with a double row of half drilled cultured pearls, in a handmade pendant setting...
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floating South Sea Pearls and Golden Pearl Pendant
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold South sea Pearls 11mm Golden Pearls 15mm
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Freshwater Woven Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular Freshwater cultured pearl round and diamond necklace. Set with approximately 1,300 pearls, accented by60 round 14k yellow gold beads and 54 round cut diamonds. 16.5 inche...
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yoko London Baroque Natural Colour Pink Freshwater Pearl Necklace in 18K Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
Comprised of timeless, jewellery box staples, our Classic collection is designed to last through the generations. Featuring large rare, natural colour Baroque shaped pink Freshwater ...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yoko London Tahitian, South Sea and Pink Freshwater Pearl Rope Necklace
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
A playful necklace by Yoko London, featuring an array of Tahitian, Golden and White South Sea and Pink Freshwater pearls combined into a delightful long style that can be wrapped aro...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl
Victorian Purple Amethyst Pearl Cross Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Amethyst and pearl Victorian 1890's cross shape pendant necklace. Natural amethyst and natural pearls in handmade 18k yellow gold with natural patina setting with 32 inch chain...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Kneebone Pastel Colored Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Freshwater pearls in shades of peach, lavender, cream and pink are mixed together to create this superb necklace. Thirty two huge pearls (origin: China) are slightly graduated in si...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Baroque Black Pearl Vermeil Granulated Bead Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque black pearls are paired with granulated beads in this bold beaded necklace. The pearls (origin: China) are referred to as "peacock" because o...
Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Turquoise Lemon Citrine Diamond 18k Gold Lariat Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Chinese Spiderweb turquoise is paired with lemon citrine in this elegant lariat necklace. The fine black webbing dramatically contrasts with the b...
Citrine, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone White Tile Baroque Pearl Bead Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque tile pearls are featured in this classic necklace. The cultured pearls (origin: China) measure approximately 1 inch square. They are bright white in color, possess iridesce...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Pastel Colored Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Freshwater pearls in shades of peach, lavender, cream and pink are mixed together to form this superb necklace. The huge 32 pearls (origin: China) are slightly graduated in size fro...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Pastel Baroque Pearl Granulated Bead Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Eleven ginormous baroque pearls (origin: China) form this statement necklace. The pearls are in shades of peach, lavender, gray and pink. They are blemish free and possess highly r...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Silver
Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas White Sapphire Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A gem quality Paspaley South Seas pearl is featured in this stunning and uncomplicated pendant. Paspaley is the largest cultivator of South Seas pearls in Australia. This specimen ...
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Michael Kneebone Lavender Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Thirty one lavender baroque pearls form this striking necklace. The pearls range in size from 11 mm to 15 mm at the center. They are well matched, possess a glass-like luster and t...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Pink Tile Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Nineteen cultivated tile pearls form this dramatic pearl necklace. The square shaped pearls have wonderful baroque surfaces, are the palest pink and posse...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone White Cloud Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Eighteen ginormous white baroque pearls combine to form this notable necklace. The pearls measure 14mm x 19mm (smallest) to 19mm x 24mm (largest).. The pearls have beautiful luster...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Flame Ball Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Flame Ball pearls (origin: China) comprise this chic pearl necklace. The pearls are gray in color with rose tones. They are very baroque in shape and have beautiful luster. The pe...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl White Sapphire Omega Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A 15mm, gem quality Paspaley South Seas pearl is paired with a radiant cut silver sapphire in this classic and readily wearable pendant. The pearl possesses a flawless finish and br...
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold