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 Oyster Shell Blue Chalcedony Pearl Gilt Brass Ring Dish
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A luminous oyster shell forms the base for this charming ring dish. The mother-of-pearl interior possess and almost metallic luster. Nestled within is a carved blue chalcedony frog...
Chalcedony, Pearl, Vermeil, Brass
Michael Kneebone Chalcedony Diamond Pearl Gilt Brass Gold Obsidian Ring Box
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A vintage obsidian box has been updated with classical embellishments. The oval shaped box dates to Victorian times. It is beautifully shaped and finish...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Brass
Michael Kneebone Carved Amethyst Scarab Banded Agate Gilt Bronze Gold Ring Box
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A tiny Victorian box is embellished with an amethyst scarab. This box, known as a vinaigrette, pomander or scent box was used to disseminate fragrance. The box is elegantly crafted...
Agate, Amethyst, Gold, Bronze
Michael Kneebone Alabaster Gilt Gold Bronze Scarab Ring Box
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Alabaster forms the foundation for this elegant Egyptian influenced ring box. Mounted on the top is a gilt bronze plaque featuring a scarab beetle with a scrolled frame. The plaque...
Gold, Bronze
Chinese Gilt Silver Snuff Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Chinese snuff box. In gilt silver. With engraved decoration to the silver throughout and a faceted orange glass lid. Marked to the ...
Silver, Gilt Metal
$2,500
H 0.9 in W 2.62 in D 1.45 in
Historically Important Antique 19th C. Gilt Snuff Box for Hannah Crowninshield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An historically important gilt bronze snuff box. With highly detailed Neoclassical engraving throughout to the lid and sides. With a cursive inscription to the base for Hannah Crow...
Bronze, Gilt Metal
$4,250Sale Price|50% Off
8, 500 19th Century French Heavy Hand Cut Clear Crystal Glass Bronze Mount Box
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Beautiful 19th Century Bacarrat Style Antique Hand Cut Hinged Lidded French Crystal Box Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Box. The rectangular hinged lid and sides centering dee...
Crystal, Gold, Bronze
$2,250Sale Price|50% Off
$4, 500 19th Century French Heavy Hand Cut Clear Crystal Glass Bronze Mount Box
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Beautiful 19th Century Bacarrat Style Antique Hand Cut Hinged Lidded French Crystal Box Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Box. The rectangular hinged lid and sides centering de...
Crystal, Gold, Bronze
$2,065
H 0.44 in W 1.89 in D 2.01 in
Antique Silver Powder Box Compact box Enamel Painting Genre Scene Silver Gilt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This exceptional quality powder compact was imported by H C Freedman Ltd of Birmingham in 1914. The box is impressed on the inside with the makers mark, the date letter for 1914, 92...
Silver, Enamel
$2,869
H 13.19 in W 6.3 in D 1.58 in Dm 5.63 in
Watch Holder In Gilt Bronze And Red Tortoise Shell XVIII
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover a rare and precious collector's item: this gilded bronze and red tortoiseshell timepiece holder, dating from the 18th century. A true piece of history, it combines elegance ...
Bronze
1940's Sapphire Diamond 14k Gold Compact Box
Located in Miami, FL
This 1930s authentic compact box with a lipstick holder, a powder compartment and a vanity mirror underneath the flap is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique Victorian Brown Leather Barrel Ring Box, with Ivory Silk and Blue Velvet
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique ring box covered with the original brown leather, with linear tooled border to the top. It is barrel shaped, which by way of a hook catch, opens on a hinge, and flips up f...
Mario Buccellati Vintage Diamond Gold Compact Box
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
This Mario Buccellati vintage diamond 18K yellow gold compact box from 1940's features a diamond accent closure in 18K white gold with rose-cut diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Cazzaniga 1980's Gold Diamond Sapphire Ruby Locket Box
By Cazzaniga
Located in Roma, RM
An extraordinary and highly decorative locket box by Cazzaniga, dating to the 1980s and showcasing the maison’s unmistakable craftsmanship and artistic identity. This remarkable pie...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
$1,425
W 3.15 in D 0.56 in L 3.35 in
Antique European Cigarette case box solid 925 Gilt Silver / 155 gr
Located in SE
Early 20th century solid Sterling Silver cigarette case of excellent quality with engraved decorative pattern on both side, gilt parts and handy nail - catcher attached. Measurement...
Sterling Silver, Gold-filled
Enamelled Silver Gilt Box by Cartier, Paris, circa 1930
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Enamelled silver gilt box, Cartier Paris, French, circa 1930. A silver gilt box in black enamel, the top centred with a stylized floral design, the hin...
Michael Kneebone Bronze Sleeping Dormouse Onyx Gold Ring Box
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A sleeping dormouse tops a green onyx ring box. The mouse measures one inch and is sensitively sculpted in bronze. He naps in a nest fabricated from rose and yellow gold. The comp...
Onyx, Gold, Bronze
Sold
W 2 in D 1.5 in L 2 in
Michael Kneebone Hardstone Cameo Lapis Lazuli Gold Gilt Bronze Pearl Ring Box
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A hardstone cameo is featured in this distinctive ring box. The cameo is carved from blue and white banded chalcedony in the form of a graceful young woman.. it is framed in gold a...
Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, Bronze