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 Indicolite Tourmaline White Sapphire Three Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Indicolite tourmaline is featured in this classic three stone ring. Indicolite (origin: the Minas Gerais, Brazil) is an incredibly rare blue variety of tourmaline. This gem is face...
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Aquamarine White Sapphire Three Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Aquamarine creates the centerpiece of this elegant three stone ring. The aquamarine (origin: Brazil) is a classic blue color with no green undertones. The gem has been fashioned in...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Chrysoprase Diamond Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Gem quality chrysoprase is featured in this archaic style ring. The chrysoprase (origin: Australia) is a rich apple green color and has been expertly cut into a sugarloaf cabochon shape. The gem is bezel set and flanked by 2 white diamonds. "Archaic" refers to the form of this ring. Examples of such Viking jewelry...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold
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 Sugarloaf Moonstone Diamond Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
White moonstone is featured in this elegant three stone ring. The moonstone is cut in an unusual sugarloaf cabochon form. The gem is perfectly cut and polished. White brilliant cut diamonds flank the moonstone. The gems are all bezel set in a hand fabricated 18k yellow gold archaic style ring. Similar rings may be seen in the Viking jewelry...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Blue Chalcedony White Diamond Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Blue chalcedony is featured in this classic archaic style ring. The 10 x 10 mm cabochon is a rich aquamarine color and is well cut and polished. The gem is bezel set within a hand fabricated 18k yellow gold mounting accented with tube set white diamonds. The design for this "archaic" style ring was influenced by Viking jewelry...
Chalcedony, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Carved Carnelian Diamond Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Carved carnelian is featured in this archaic style ring. The carnelian (origin: Brazil) is a brilliant "jelly candy orange" color and is expertly carved. The gem is flacked by a pair of bezel set white diamonds. The 18k gold, hand fabricated ring is in an archaic style. Similar rings may be seen in the Viking jewelry...
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Aquamarine Pink Topaz Due Gemme Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Aquamarine is paired with pink topaz in this Due Gemme ring. The aquamarine is a classic aqua blue color and is well cut and polished. The pink topaz is Bazooka Bubble Gum pink and...
Aquamarine, Topaz, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Cabochon Peridot Tangerine Sapphire Tre Pietre Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Peridot is complimented by tangerine sapphires in this dynamic three stone ring. The peridot is cut in a highly unusual sugarloaf cabochon of 18.90 carats. It is exceptionally shap...
Peridot, Sapphire, 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 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
Victorian 1860 Green Chalcedony 18K Gold Antique Heraldry Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an inverted chalcedony cabochon measuring 16.0 mm round Translucent pastel green and white with intaglio carving Depicting a heraldic crest with winged an flaming heart Abo...
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Blue Chalcedony White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring, centering a cabochon Namibia blue chalcedony weighing 8.65 carats. The shoulders are set with white dia...
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Rainbow Moonstone Three-Stone Ring, Unisex
Located in Dallas, TX
This lovely ring is in 18 karat yellow gold and supports an inverted round ruby, flanked by two bezel-set, inverted, round rainbow moonstones.
Rainbow Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$880Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Art Deco Style 3-Stone Diamond Filigree Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat Art Deco Style 3 stone diamond filigree ring, containing 3 old single cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .15pts. ring is 7 and can be size to fit for free.
Diamond, 14k Gold
18 K White and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds & Emeralds, Sapphire
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K WHITE AND YELLOW Gold Cocktail RING WITH DIAMONDS & EMERALDS, SAPPHIRE , inspired by De Grisogono overlaying with multi colours 18K White and Yellow Gold - 16.53gm 20 EMERALDS...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Moonstone with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Moonstone 3.34 carats with Diamond 0.07 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 5.68 grams "We first opened doors ...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Sapphire 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring holds three cornflower colour sapphires which total 1.05ct. Modelled in 9carat gold. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Width: 8mm Weight: 5.7g
Sapphire, Gold
Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Ring with Baguette Diamonds, Three Stone Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Emerald cut green tourmaline adorned with baguette diamonds Three stone ring Green Tourmaline Size: 8 x6 mm Baguette Diamonds: Two 4.5 x 2 mm Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Color: GHI D...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,960Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Art Deco Style Sugarloaf Emerald and Diamond Ring Engagement Ring
By Gold Adore
Located in San Francisco, CA
I am seriously in LOVE with this ring. It might just be my favorite ring yet. Crafted in Platinum, the design features an amazing gemstone center, flanked by French Cut Diamonds, and...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$4,712Sale Price|20% Off
4.26 Carat Aquamarine Oval Three Stone Ring 18K White Gold Diamond - Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
4.26 carat aquamarine oval three stone diamond ring in 18K white gold by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Centered by a luminous aquamarine with a crisp ocean-sky blue tone, this ring ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
Three Stone Rose Moonstone Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Moonstone cocktail three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality. Three stone rings come with deeper meaning , traditionally symbolizing friendship , love ...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Chalcedony Mourning Ring, hallmarked 1914
Located in London, GB
With hallmarks dating to 1914, this mourning ring features a unique chalcedony central stone. Crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, the band features a checkerboard motif created with bla...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Michael Kneebone Merelani Mint Garnet White Sapphire Three Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Merelani mint garnet is featured in this classic three stone ring. Merelani garnet is named after its mining location, the Merelani Hils of Tanzania. ...
Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Yellow Diamond Cognac Diamond Three Stone Bombe Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A yellow diamond is complimented by cognac diamonds in this classic bombe style ring. The center diamond is a light fancy yellow square cut diamond of 1.92 carats. The VS clarity g...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Rubellite Sapphire Three Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Rubellite is the featured gem in this elegant three stone ring. Rubellite (origin: Brazil) is the red form of the larger family of tourmaline gemstones. Tourmaline is a durable and...
Rubelite, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 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 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 Cabochon Emerald Rose Cut Diamond 18k Gold Bombe Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A cabochon emerald is featured in this elegant Bombe ring. The emerald (origin: Zambia) is a brilliant "Prell Shampoo" color and is well cut and polished. It is complimented by ros...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Cabochon Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Open Band Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Cabochon ruby is featured in this open band ring. The ruby possesses optimum color. It is well cut and polished. The gem also contains a surprise-a baby six point star. The ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Angel Skin Coral Rose Cut Diamond Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Angel Skin coral of exceptionally intense color is featured in this Archaic Style ring. The coral (origin: Japan) measures a whopping 22mm x 14mm x 11mm. The cabochon is beautifully cut and polished. The coral is complimented by a lively pair of rose cut diamonds. The inspiration for the design comes from Viking jewelry...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Hessonite Garnet White Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Hessonite garnet is featured in this unique three stone ring. Hessonite is a variety of grossular garnet. Though most grossular garnets are green, hessonite is coveted for it's ric...
White Diamond, Garnet, Hessonite, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Rose Cut Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Archaic Style Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A rose cut emerald (origin: Brazil) is featured in this one-of-a-kind, archaic style cocktail ring. The oval cut emerald is a rich "grass green", possesses inclusions typically found in the material and is very well cut and polished. The emerald is flanked by a pair of rose cut white diamonds. "Archaic" refers to a style of ring from ancient times that were made with a flat top to which a shank was added. This design was influenced by designs of Viking jewelry...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Rose Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Archaic Style Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A rose cut pink sapphire (origin: India) is featured in this unique, archaic style cocktail ring. The freeform sapphire is a pleasing "Baby Pink" co...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Rose Cut Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Archaic Style Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A rose cut emerald (origin: Brazil) is featured in this one-of-a-kind, archaic style cocktail ring. The 10mm round emerald is a rich "grass green", p...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold