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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Michael Kneebone Amethyst Zircon Aquamarine Peridot Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
An amalgamation of colored gemstones come together to form this bold cluster cocktail ring. A square cut amethyst (origin: Mexico) is complimented by a pear shaped peridot (origin:...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Zircon, 14k Gold
$3,840Sale Price|41% Off
Michael Kneebone Chrome Tourmaline Gem Amethyst Due Pietra Two Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Chrome tourmaline is paired with a gem quality amethyst in this "Due Pietra" or two stone ring. The tourmaline (origin: Tanzania) is the richest green and is expertly cut and polish...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Sajen Pearl Iolite Peridot Aquamarine Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring -Sterling 925
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/4 Brand: Sajen Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Pearls Color: White Natural Iolites Cut: Marquise Color: Purple Natural Peridot Cut: Pear Color...
Aquamarine, Iolite, Pearl, Peridot, Sterling Silver
$4,780Sale Price|20% Off
Green Tourmaline "Ballerina" Style Baguette Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold ladies diamond baguette cocktail ring containing 1 pear shape green tourmaline weighing 1.09cts. and 28 baguette cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing 1.75cts. s...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$959Sale Price / item|44% Off
Natural Ruby, Tourmalines and Sapphires ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ring with natural ruby, tourmalines and sapphires. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.24 g. Central gemstone: Central stone: Natural ruby Cut: Round Weight: approx 0.45 ct total. Color: Re...
Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
7.70 Carats Emerald Cut Chrome Tourmaline and Trapezoid Diamond 3 Stone Ring
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
What a rich and classic looking ring! Sure to get compliments every time you wear it. Ring Details: Emerald Cut Chrome Tourmaline (11.7 x 11.3 mm) weighing 6.75 Carats Very S...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
$959Sale Price / item|44% Off
Garnet, amethyst Ring in 14 K Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Garnet and Amethyst gold ring. Oval garnet ring. Natural garnet ring. Oval garnet ring. Marquise amethyst ring. Total weight: 2.2 g. depends from size Material: 14 k gold. Central ...
Garnet, Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold
18K Gold and Sterling Cluster Ring with Aquamarine, Amethyst & Green Tourmaline
Located in Nantucket, MA
A beautiful cluster ring of faceted gemstones--an oval aquamarine, a marquise cut amethyst and a pear-shaped green tourmaline. They are set in a combination of 18K gold (not plated)...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
3 Carat Tanzanite Band, 14 Karat White Gold Four-Stone Ring Oval Tanzanite Gem
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This stunningly beautiful four stone tanzanite ring would make anyone thrilled to receive it! The bright, vibrant purple/blue tanzanite gemstones set in polished 14k white gold provi...
Tanzanite, White Gold
Ring 18 Kt White Gold with Tourmaline and Amethyst Handcrafted Modern Cluster
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Ring 18 Kt White Gold with Tourmaline and Amethyst ,Handcrafted by Nicofilimon This Modern Cluster is a really unique piece, that can add your style colour and glamour! Stone Detail...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Aquamarine and Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Aquamarine and Diamond Gold Vintage Cluster Ring. Securely Hand set with Aquamarine, weighing approx. 2.55tcw and accented by Diamonds, approx. 0.06tcw. Hand crafte...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,875Sale Price / item|23% Off
Rubelite Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold tourmaline and diamond ring, containing 1 oval cut rubelite garnet weighing 2.27ct. and 54 round full cut diamonds of very f...
Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960’s, 18ct Gold Zircon & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Blue Zircon & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Makers Mark JLD Circa 1960s This stunning vintage cluster ring from the 1960s features a beautiful zircon centre and a fabul...
Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold
1.00 Carat Marquise Peridot Diamond Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960’s Mid-Century Peridot and diamond cluster ring. 1.00ct Marquise center stone, set in a 14k white gold cocktail setting with 3 tie...
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Michael Kneebone White Sapphire Moissanite Cluster Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
White sapphire is complimented by white moissanites in this classic and versatile cluster ring. The sapphire (origin: Thailand) is oval in shape, completely colorless and expertly f...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Boulder Opal Diamond Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Boulder opal forms the centerpiece of this archaic style ring. Boulder opal (origin: Queensland, Australia) forms in crevices of matrix rock-thus the name. This example shows brilliant blues and greens with some mother rock showing as well. The opal has been cut in a freeform shape with an undulating surface as dictated by the rough. The gem is set within a hand fabricated 18k gold archaic style ring accented with diamonds. The design inspiration for this ring comes from Viking jewelry...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Labradorite White Diamond 18k Gold Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Labradorite is featured in this bold archaic style ring. Labradorite was first discovered in the late 1700's in Labrador, Canada. According to Eskimo legend, the northern lights we...
White Diamond, Labradorite, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Mozambique Garnet Pink Topaz Due Pietra Beaded Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Pink topaz is paired with Mozambique garnet in this elegant Due Pietra ring. The gems are a highly complimentary color combination. They are well m...
Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Angel Skin Coral White Diamond 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Angel skin coral is featured in this elegant cocktail ring. The coral is a delicate shell pink. It's very well cut and polished to a mirror-like shine. The gem is surrounded by a ...
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Boulder Opal Diamond Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Boulder opal in a free-form shape defines this archaic style ring. Boulder opal is not from Boulder, Colorado as one might think, but Queensland Australia. It is ranked just behind...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Cabochon Ruby Diamond Egyptian Revival Cat Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Ruby and diamonds give prominence to this Egyptian Revival cat ring. Bastet, also known as Bast, is the fierce ancient Egyptian goddess worshiped in the form of a lion and later, af...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Cognac Tourmaline Morganite Stacking Leah Rings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Cognac tourmaline (also known as dravite tourmaline) is paired with Morganite in this sensational pairing of Leah rings. The gems are exceptionally ...
Morganite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Rubellite Tourmaline White Sapphire Due Gemme Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A trillion shaped Rubellite tourmaline (origin: Mozambique) is paired with a trillion shaped white sapphire (origin: Thailand) in this Due Gemme cocktail ring. The design for this r...
Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Tahitian Pearl Akoya Pearl Diamond Turban Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A 15mm dove gray Tahitian pearl is featured in this impressive cocktail ring. The gem quality pearl has a lustrous rainbow nacre reflecting blues, pinks and greens. The pearl is s...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz 18 Karat Gold Stacking Leah Rings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
An oval cut London blue topaz is paired with a round cut Swiss blue topaz in these stacking Leah rings. Both gems are of intense color, are well cut and well polished. This versati...
Topaz, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Teal Topaz Zircon White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A teal colored, oval cut topaz (origin: Brazil) of 23.69 carats is featured in this dynamic cocktail ring. The gem is exceedingly well cut and polished. The topaz is complimented b...
White Diamond, Topaz, Zircon, 18k Gold