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 Emerald Pave Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
An emerald cut emerald is flanked by diamonds in this classic and elegant cocktail ring. The emerald (origin: Brazil) is a velvety "Prell Shampoo" green with some inclusions typical...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
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
Michael Kneebone Moonstone Rose Cut Diamond Archaic Style Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Moonstone is featured in this simple, elegant cocktail ring. The moonstone (origin: Sri Lanka) weighs 23.6 carats. The gem is a delicate greenish gray color and has been cut in a h...
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
Michael Kneebone Chrome Tourmaline Sugarloaf Cabochon Two Tone Woven Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Chrome tourmaline is featured in this one-of-a-kind bombe style ring. The tourmaline (origin: Brazil) is a rich, true green color. It's been cut in a very desirable and unusual sug...
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Golden South Seas Pearl Sapphire Diamond Bakelite Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A vintage Bakelite dome ring forms the foundation of this dynamic cocktail ring. The dome has been topped with a golden South Seas pearl (origin: A...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k ...
Michael Kneebone Emerald White Coral Diamond Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Emerald is set within a white coral cabochon in this archaic style ring. The oval shaped emerald (origin: Zambia) is of exceptional color, cut and quality. The gem is bezel set atop a fine creamy white coral cabochon (origin: Japan). The ring is further embellished with two white diamonds. The coral is set in a hand fabricated 18k yellow gold archaic style mounting. The design for this ring was influenced by archaic Viking jewelry...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone South Seas Tahitian Pearl Diamond Due Perla Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A South Sea pearl and a Tahitian pearl are paired in this "Due Perla" cocktail ring. The gem quality South Sea pearl measures 14mm, is bright white and blemish-free. It is bezel se...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Blue topaz is the centerpiece of this bold cocktail ring. The gem weighs 24.47 carats. The color is referred to as "Swiss Blue". The topaz is oval in shape, well faceted in a live...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Satsuma Coral Chrysophrase Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A dynamic color combination of peach and green are featured in this elegant cocktail ring. The peach color comes in the form of Satsuma coral (origin: Japan). The coral has been ca...
Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
Michael Kneebone Red Green Tourmaline Diamond Archaic Style Two Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Red and green tourmalines are featured in this two stone dinner ring. The pear shaped gems (origin: Brazil) are intensely colored and are perfectly matched in shape. The bezel set tourmalines are highlighted with white diamonds. All the gems are presented in an 18k yellow gold and hand fabricated setting. Similar Viking rings...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Carved Green Chalcedony Diamond Frog Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Green chalcedony (origin: Brazil) is fashioned into a tree frog. The frog is exquisitely carved in the style of the precious carved animals from the House of Faberge created during ...
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Peach Moonstone Pink Coral Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A strong cat's eye and delicately colored peach moonstone is the centerpiece of this substantial cocktail ring. The glowing gem is complimented with a row of pink coral and tube set...
Coral, White Diamond, Moonstone, Diamond, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Mediterranean Red Coral Diamond Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Mediterranean red coral is the centerpiece of the archaic style ring. The coral is an intense red/orange color with veins of lighter shades th...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional ring features: 18K White gold Pink Sapphire weight: 0.48 Carats Diamonds Weight:: 0.46 Carats South Sea Pearl; 12-13 mm Ring size: 6.5 We Re size free of charge
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pink Tourmaline Cabochon 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Tourmaline 18k Gold Ring Vintage -never used however has a aged look (was made before year 2000 in Italy) Natural Tourmaline Cabochon cut has a strong pink luster at certain...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov 12 mm Golden South Sea Pearl & Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy cocktail ring, showcasing one 12.00 millimeter golden south sea pearl flanked by two round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.32 carat total. Finely made with 18K white gold....
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yoko London South Sea Pearl Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
Pieces in the Novus collection are recognised by their smooth minimal lines which showcase the natural radiance of the pearls against striking gold silhouettes. Beauty in the simplistic, this open-ring is formed with a beautiful 13-14mm south sea pearl and a polished gold sphere that elegantly graces either side of the finger. -13-14mm white South Sea pearl...
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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
Yoko London South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This ornate ring by Yoko London features a lustrous South Sea pearl set amongst a floral arrangement of round brilliant and marquise cut diamonds. The 18 Karat white gold setting per...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold...
18K White Gold Cocktail Ring with Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
A striking cocktail ring, offered by Clairs-A, featuring a golden South Sea pearl of approximately 12 mm, gracefully nested in a flower-like setting. The smooth, lustrous surface of the pearl contrasts beautifully with the pavé-set white diamonds that flow along the curved shoulders of the ring, creating an elegant play between light and form. The design is both timeless and contemporary, emphasizing sculptural balance and refined craftsmanship. Set with approximately 2.35 carats of white diamonds, this ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold and bears a French hallmark stamp...
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds Rose Cut Yellow Gold 14 Karat Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
Vintage ring in 14K gold, 800 thousandths silver with diamonds of various shapes, antique rose cut, 1950s. Wonderful and incredible ring from the 1950s decorated with a carpet of ant...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Sugarloaf Cabochon Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Pedrina 5 carat Paraiba tourmaline engagement ring is absolutely incredible. A rare and prestigious sugarloaf cabochon cut gemstone that is highly prized for its unique, distinct...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White 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
3.62 Carat Emerald Aquamarine Pave Diamond 14k White Cocktail Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
3.62 carat Aquamarine, emerald cut, very high quality color, superior blue, eye clean gem, accompanied a pave' of bright diamonds of approximately total carat weight of 0.38 carat, set in an hand crafted, delicate and sophisticated looking 14k whie gold ring...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1.50 Carats Diamond Pave Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
diamond cocktail ring combines eye catching impressive sparkle with a striking, stylish design! The ring features a central cluster of diamonds that create the illusion of one large ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Michael Kneebone Precious Topaz Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Precious topaz is featured in this one of a kind cocktail ring. The topaz (origin: Brazil) is a delightful orange/gold color and is expertly faceted in a Portuguese cut configuratio...
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
Michael Kneebone Amethyst Diamond "Due Pietra" Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Amethyst is paired with diamond in this "Due Pietra" or two stone cocktail ring. The amethyst (origin: Bolivia) is an exceptional Asscher cut and possesses optimum purple color and ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Michael Kneebone Blue/Green Topaz Black Jade Casual Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Blue/green topaz is featured in this casual cocktail ring. The round cut topaz (origin: Brazil) is a vibrant turquoise color and is faceted in a "Portuguese cut" configuration addin...
Jade, Topaz, Black Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Pink Ruby White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A pink ruby is featured in this elegant and classic cocktail ring. The ruby (origin: Sri Lanka) is a lively and intense pinkish-red color. The gem is well cut and polished. The ru...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Pink Ruby White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A pink ruby is featured in this elegant and classic cocktail ring. The ruby (origin: Sri Lanka) is a lively and intense pinkish-red color. The gem is well cut and polished. The ru...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Azurite In Malachite 18K Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Azurite in malachite is showcased in this archaic style ring. Sometimes called azurmalachite, this gem comes from Australia. It is cut in a free-form shape and is polished to a glass-like shine. The hand fabricated 18k yellow gold ring is fashioned in an archaic style, the design influenced by Viking...
Malachite, 18k Gold
Amethyst Carved Scarab Burmese Zircon 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Amethyst is paired with Burmese blue zircon in this dynamic cocktail ring. The amethyst (origin: Brazil) is richly colored and expertly carved into a scarab. The gem is flanked by ...
Amethyst, Zircon, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Indicolite Tourmaline Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Indicolite tourmaline (origin: Namibia) in a chubby pear shaped cabochon cut is featured in this one-of-a-kind cocktail ring. "Indicolite" comes from the Latin word for the "indicum...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone White Sapphire Pave Diamond 18k Karat Gold Dome Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A brilliant cut white sapphire is featured in this elegant dome ring. The sapphire (origin, Thailand) is bright white in color and expertly cut bring to out all the fire in the gem....
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Garnet Black Jade 18K Gold Bombe Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A richly colored red garnet is mounted in this black jade bombe style ring. The garnet (origin: Brazil) is very well cut and polished to a glass-like finish. The gem is bezel set a...
Garnet, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18k Yellow Gold Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Sleeping Beauty turquoise is featured in this archaic style ring. Located in Glob Arizona, the Sleeping Beauty turquoise mine is one of the best k...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Kneebone Pink Tourmaline Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A pear shaped pink tourmaline is the focus of this archaic style ring. The tourmaline (origin: Brazil) is intensely pink in color. It is well cut and polished to a glass-like finish. The gem is set within and archaic style ring. Similar examples of Viking jewelry...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold