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 Carved Yellow Jadite Coral Torsade Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Yellow jadeite is paired with coral in this dramatic torsade necklace. The jadeite has been formed into a 1 inch sphere with a beautifully carved floral design. Supporting the cent...
Coral, Jade, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Pink Ingot Pearl Torsade Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Six strands of oblong shaped freshwater pearls in various shades of pink, mauve and lavender are twisted together to form this torsade necklace. The pearls possess a bright luster a...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
$2,240Sale Price|37% Off
Michael Kneebone Double Strand White Kasumi Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Two strands of luminous white Kasumi pearls (origin: Indonesia) form this dramatic necklace. The wrinkly surface is typical of this type of baroque pearl. They are graduated in siz...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Silver
$2,560Sale Price|22% Off
Michael Kneebone Double Strand Baroque Tahitian Pearl Pebble Bead Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque Tahitian pearls are paired with sliver pebble beads is this bold yet casual necklace. The collection of multi-colored pearls range from nearly white to black, sometimes with...
Black Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil, Rhodium
$1,440Sale Price|34% Off
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...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
$1,500Sale Price|23% Off
Faceted Tanzanite Beads Multi-Strand Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A classic Tanzanite beads necklace, comprising of 567 carats of Tanzanite beaded in 9 strands. Clasp is made out of silver. Certificate can be provided...
Tanzanite, Silver
Carnelian Bead Knotted String Triple Strand Necklace, 14 Karat Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
A bold and bright triple strand necklace! Features three strands of 10mm carnelian beads, connected to a single strand with a vermeil cubic zirconia-accented connector. The clasp its...
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Vintage Ruby Bugle Glass Torsade Necklace 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A superb Vintage Ruby Glass Torsade Necklace. The epitome of glam chic, hailing from the 1940s. An unsigned beauty. A rare treasure. Just because a ...
Double Strand Pearl Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite double-strand pearl necklace combines timeless elegance with contemporary sophistication. Featuring lustrous white, round cultured pearls averaging 10 mm in diameter, ...
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Strand Coral and Carved Coral Flower Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Six Strand Red Stick Coral Necklace suspending a custom intricately hand Carved flowing Angel-skin Coral Peonies, Floral Buds and Leaves design pendant on hand crafted 14K yellow gold back; strands inter-spaced with round coral beads...
Coral, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Opulent Freshwater Pearl Carved Coral Braided Necklace
Located in University City, MO
Opulent freshwater pearl carved coral braided necklace The elegant necklace is designed with twisted strands of oblong shaped freshwater pearls The necklace is embellished with a carved coral medallion with floral designs. The carved coral medallion can be worn on the side or the back of the neck The opulent pearl and coral necklace...
Coral, Freshwater Pearl
Turquoise, Diamond and Gold Three Strands of Pearl Opera Necklace
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Very elegant opera necklace: thee stands of white peals closing with a yellow gold clasp which is also the adornment of this piece. It consists of a 27mm long turquoise set in yellow...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Double Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace, Graduated, Gold & Pearls Clasp
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A classic vintage double strand cultured pearl necklace, composed of graduated cream-toned pearls displaying soft natural overtones of pink and grey. The necklace is finished with a...
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
$312Sale Price|35% Off
L 25.6 in
White and Pink Pearls, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Multi-Strands Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful multi-strands necklace mounted with two strands of white and pink pearls and a clasp in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure studded with diamonds. Pearls 112.10 gr Diamonds...
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Fabulous Victorian Ribbon and Pearl Bow Brooch on a Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This piece reminds me of Chanel. The Victorian bow brooch and the necklace can be worn together or seperately. The bow has ribbon and seed pearl...
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold
Ruby and Pearl Torsade Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Torsade necklace of multistrand pearls and ruby glass beads with matte gold clasp. 1.5" x 15". 1980s USA. Excellent condition.
Gilt Metal
Vintage Trifari Pearl Torsade Necklace 1980s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Trifari Pearl Shell Collar. A gorgeous clam design clasp finishes rows of pearls strung in a torsade style. Eternal elegance with a playful twist. Trifari are undoubtedly A...
Michael Kneebone Freshwater Keshi Pearl Rose Quartz Torsade Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Freshwater Keshi pearls are interspersed with rose quartz in this bold torsade necklace. Keshi pearls are a non-nucleated pearl created spontaneously in the pearl cultivation proces...
Pearl, Quartz, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Jadeite Archer's Ring Azurite Chrysocolla Torsade Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A jadeite archer's ring is the centerpiece of this dramatic torsade necklace. Jadeite (origin: Myanmar) is the supreme member of the larger jade family. It is valued for its range ...
Jade, Chrysocolla, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone South Seas Pearl Granulated Bead Leather Torsade Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque South Seas pearls are paired with granulated beads in this bold torsade necklace. The pearls are bright white with irregularities typically found in baroque pearls of all ty...
South Sea Pearl, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Jadeite Archer's Ring Multi Gemstone Bead Torsade Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A Jadeite Archer's ring is the centerpiece of this multi-gemstone bead torsade necklace. Jadeite (origin: Myanmar) is the supreme member of the larger jade family. It is valued for...
Jade, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Gray Cloud Pearl Triple-Strand Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque gray pearls in three graduated strands comprise this sensational necklace. The 45 pearls range in size from 23mm to a gargantuan size of 3...
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Pearl Necklace Tahitian Pearl Dangle Earring Suite
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Three strands of gray Cloud Pearls of ginormous size are paired with baroque Tahitian pearl dangle earrings in this spectacular suite. ...
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Gray Cloud Pearl Triple Strand Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque gray pearls in three graduated strands comprise this sensational necklace. The 45 pearls range in size from 23mm to a gargantuan size of 3...
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Pink Baroque Tile Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
One long strand of pink tile pearls makes this a very versatile and easy to wear necklace. The pearls average one inch by one inch in size. They have a highly reflective, almost metallic luster and a dramatic range of colors from pale pink to maroon. The necklace may be worn as a long single strand, doubled up or as a bold three strand choker...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Four Strand Petal Pearl Gold Bead Torsade Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Four strands of luminous peach colored, baroque "Petal Pearls" are twisted together to create this torsade necklace. The pearls are randomly spaced with ...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Pink Baroque Tile Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
One long strand of pink tile pearls makes this a very versatile and easy to wear necklace. The pearls average one inch by one inch in size. They have a h...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Double Strand Baroque Pearl Black Onyx Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Two strands of enormous baroque Chinese freshwater pearls and black onyx beads comprise this dramatic necklace. The pearls are graduated in s...
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Pink Petal Pearl Torsade Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Six strands of shell pink "Petal" pearls comprise this torsade necklace. The barogue pearls have a beautiful, reflective luster. Once twisted together, the pearls create a fluttery...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil