Since Faye Kim first took up her goldsmith tools, she’s amassed a shelf full of awards, established a reputation for producing highly wearable, heirloom-quality jewels and acquired a devoted following of collectors, many of whom have purchased her work from the beginning.
As an undergrad, Kim dutifully pursued an economics degree to meet the expectations of her immigrant parents, and she worked for her father’s accounting office for a time. But she quickly found herself “restless,” she says, yearning to do something more creative.
Kim’s mother, having always supported her daughter’s creativity, encouraged her to attend the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in New York as a way to address her impulse for change.
As a newly minted graduate, Kim hopscotched from a job at a jewelry wholesaler to become a pearl buyer for Tiffany & Co. She eventually became a jewelry buyer at the luxury department store Bergdorf Goodman, where she was exposed to the work of modern masters like Angela Cummings and Barry Kielselstein-Cord and to antique treasures from Kentshire.
Kim enrolled in classes as a hobby. The process enthralled her. “I loved being at the bench. I could sit there for hours on end,” she says. “I fell in love with the granulation process and making everything by hand.”
Kim immediately gravitated to working with 18-karat gold, especially in an alloy with a subtle green cast. When she decided to return to work, in 2003, she opened an eponymous boutique in downtown Westport, Connecticut, a bedroom community outside New York City, and it became her livelihood.
Kim established her stylistic signatures early on. Single pieces are weighty enough to hold their own but not too big to stack with others for a more imposing look, modern silhouettes are combined with old-world techniques like granulation and bezel setting, and virtually everything bearing her name is made entirely by artisans in her studio.
Sizable dome rings are much loved. And a stack composed of a gemstone ring flanked by gold bands is another mainstay for Kim’s true believers. Earrings dangling perfectly proportioned baroque-pearl or diamond drops that softly sway from hinged mountings are bestsellers.
Today, Kim is setting the groundwork for focusing on designs that challenge and excite her.
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Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Tanzanite Hinged Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's handmade 18k Gold Tanzanite Hinged Earrings sparkle in a classic bezel setting with a decorative hinge featuring French ear wires. Matte finished. Aquamarines 2.30 tcw Aq...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Anticlastic Triple Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Modern and sculptural, these Faye Kim 18 karat gold anticlastic hoops have a fluid, hand-formed curve that creates beautiful dimension. A cluster of three bezel-set diamonds accents ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Coin Pearl Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Fresh, clean, classic and timeless, these chic Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Coin Pearl Earrings will never go out of style. Finished with 18 karat gold ear wires. Pearl Size: 12 x 1...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Single Stone Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Single Stone Bezel Ring. This striking ring features a 1.90 carat emerald cut green tourmaline set in a hand-crafted 18 karat gold...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Graduated Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Beaded Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Graduated Sleeping Beauty Beaded Turquoise Necklace This stunning beaded necklace features a magnificent strand of perfectly matched Sleeping Beauty turquoise bead...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Black Tahitian Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18K Gold Black Tahitian Baroque Pearl Necklace 18" This elegant 18" long necklace features 30 black Tahitian baroque pearls and is completed with an 18 karat gold clasp. Th...
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Faceted Tanzanite Oval Bezel Ring, size 6.25
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Tanzanite Oval Bezel Ring, with its intriguing blue-violet hue, is beautifully bezel-set in her signature matte green gold. Th...
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 22K Gold Diamond Signet Ring, 3.88 Carat, GIA Certified, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 22 Karat Gold Diamond Dome Ring is beautifully matte-finished and offers spectacular, one-of-a-kind sparkle with its mesmerizing 3.88 carat stone and seamless dome setting...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Burmese Moonstone Eternity Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Burmese Moonstone Eternity Ring Faye Kim has set spectacular Burmese Moonstone cabochons into her signature 18 karat go...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18k Gold Black Tahtian Baroque Pearl Link Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Black Tahitian pearls are hand-wrapped in 18k gold to create a fresh, modern-day pearl bracelet. Flexible, comfortable, and contemporary in style. Bracelet length 8" Pea...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Aquamarine 18 Karat Gold Diamond Granulation Pendant
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim Aquamarine 18k Gold Diamond Granulation Pendant is beautifully set within a diamond granulation surround with a matching diamond granulation bail. This pendant is a ser...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Rainbow Moonstone Pear-Shape V-Cap Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Elevate your jewelry collection with these romantic Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Rainbow Pear-Shape Moonstone V-Cap Earrings. Luminous pear-shaped rainbow moonstones shimmer with flashes o...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Freshwater Pearl Hand-Wrapped Chain Necklace - 20"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Meticulously finished in 18k gold, lustrous freshwater pearls are hand-wrapped to create a timeless pearl chain akin to those that have adorned fashionable women throughout time. Wit...
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Dachshund Charm with Diamond Eyes
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Dachshunds symbolize loyalty, fidelity, faithfulness, watchfulness, and love. Faye Kim has created this precious pooch charm in 18 Karat Gold with diamond eyes. The charm can be wor...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Multi-Loop Briolette Green Amethyst Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
These gorgeous cascading multi loop green amethyst earrings are overflowing with illuminating soft green hues to make a big impact. Surprising...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Owl Charm with Diamond Eyes
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
For the bird lover, this sweet Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Owl Charm will melt your heart. Wear it alone or layered with other charms and necklaces. Diamon...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Micro Pave Diamond Hinged Hoops - Small, .375"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's modern yet timeless 18 Karat Gold Small Micro Pave Diamond Hinged Hoop Earrings complement any style and wardrobe, adding sparkle to every occasion. These hoops are endles...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Oval Moonstone Eternity Ring, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim’s 18K Gold Moonstone Eternity Ring is a perennial favorite. Clear moonstones reveal a luminous blue sheen that contrasts beautifully with the soft matte finish of the gold. ...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold, Diamond, and Carnelian Buddha Charm
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A symbol of longevity, enlightenment and love, Faye Kim's Carnelian buddha charm is complete with its very own diamond necklace. It is sure to add a distinctive sparkle in your life!...
Diamond, Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond White South Sea Pearl Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Diamond White South Sea Pearl Ring highlights the classic beauty of South Sea pearls made wearable for today's cont...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Turquoise Granulation Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Turquoise Granulation Drops offer a versatile and stylish addition to any jewelry collection. The drops can be worn on many of Faye's hoops, sold separately....
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Golden South Sea Pearl Pearl Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This beautiful Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace is both lustrous and classic. Its warm tones make it look particularly beautiful against the skin, and, comprisi...
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold 1.08ct Princess Cut Diamond Double Band Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Crafted in 18 karat gold with Faye Kim's signature matte green gold finish, this distinctive double band ring features a princess cut diamond set in a clean, modern bezel. The diamon...
Diamond, Gold
Faye Kim Aquamarine 18 Karat Gold Pendant With Granulation Bail
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A refined expression of color and craftsmanship, Faye Kim's pendant features a luminous aquamarine cabochon set in the designer’s signature 18 karat green gold bezel. The softly glow...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond 1.25 Carat Pear Shape Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Make an impact with this exquisite Faye Kim East/West pear-shaped diamond ring. Handcrafted in 18 karat gold with a modern bezel setting that highlights the brilliance and shape of t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Freshwater Pearl Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold White Freshwater Pearl Drops are a must in every collection. The detachable drops can be worn on many of Faye's hoops, sold separately. While each pair of pearl ...
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Paperclip Link Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18K Gold Diamond Paperclip Link Bracelet The iconic Paperclip Chain is given a modern twist with a diamond pinwheel and double links. Wear alone or stacked with gold ba...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Oval Black Diamond Ring, .82ct, Size 6.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Sleek and modern, this platinum ring showcases an oval black diamond in designer Faye Kim's signature minimalist bezel. The bold, dark stone contrasts beautifully with the matte-fini...
Black Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold Rose Cut Briolette Colombian Emerald Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A captivating study in color and craftsmanship, Faye Kim's 22 karat gold necklace showcases a luminous rose-cut Colombian emerald briolette, celebrated for its vivid green hue and na...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Granulation Bead Stack Rings, set of three
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's signature diamond stack band rings in solid 18 karat gold offer style, substance, and comfort. Bright round brilliant cut diamonds add sparkle and interest against the mat...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Ceylon Sapphire Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A beautiful, vivid shade of blue, this Ceylon Blue Sapphire round bezel ring is bezel set in 18K gold with a matte finish for a clean, timele...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Handwrapped Coil Chain with Toggle Bar
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's hand-wrapped chain is a meticulously crafted one-of-a-kind piece. Each link is individually wrapped in rich 18 karat gold, creating a distinctive coil texture that reflect...
18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Nugget Necklace, 25"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Nugget Necklace features a magnificent strand of chunky turquoise beads celebrated for their pale sky blue color and smooth surface. Sou...
Turquoise, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Triple Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Triple Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings feature three bezel set brightly hued turquoise stones and one round center diamond per stud. Providing th...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Marquise Link Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18K Gold Marquise Link Bracelet, handcrafted in her signature green gold matte finish, features a mix of alternating marquise and round-shaped open links. It can be worn o...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pink Sapphire Eternity Band Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Pink Sapphire Eternity Band is handcrafted in 18K gold and matte finished for a contemporary look. Wear alone or stack with others to express your own unique style. Pink Sapphires .40 tcw Size 7 Width 3MM Rings are sold...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Moonstone and Ceylon Blue Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Designer Faye Kim bezel-set moonstones and Ceylon blue sapphires in 18k gold with her signature double hinge for delicate movement in these earrings. Finished with French ear wires. ...
Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold 6-Row Diamond Cigar Band Ring, 1.80tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18K Gold 6-Row Diamond Cigar Band Ring Diamonds 1.80 tcw Color E/F Clarity VS Width 14mm (.5") Available in sizes 7 and 8 Made in the USA
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Mandarin Garnet Stack Ring, Size 7.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Designed in 18 karat green gold with Faye’s signature matte finish, this stack ring highlights a vibrant mandarin garnet set in a refined bezel. The gemstone’s lively orange hue crea...
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Umba Sapphire Briolette Fringe Cluster Beaded Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's one-of-a-kind Umba Sapphire Briolette Fringe Cluster Necklace is full of light and reflects beautiful translucent hues. Handcrafted in 18 karat gold, the necklace is compo...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold 1.66 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond 3-Stone Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Colombian Emerald Ring showcases a vibrant Colombian emerald set in her signature clean, modern bezel. Handcrafted in rich 18k gold with a refined matte fini...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Rainbow Moonstone Ring, 15.17ct, Size 7.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's mesmerizing 18 Karat Gold Rainbow Moonstone Hinged Ring reflects a bluish, milky light. The shape, polish, and matte gold finish enhance the moonstone's striking rainbow e...
Diamond, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold 1.07ct Asscher-cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Size 6.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Crafted in rich 22 karat gold with Faye Kim signature matte green gold finish, this elegant ring features a striking Asscher cut diamond set in a clean, modern bezel. The diamond’s c...
Diamond, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Handmade Small Oval Link Chain - 26"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Small Oval Link Chain Classic and versatile, Faye's 18 karat gold handmade oval link chain is a must in every jewelry wardrobe. It elevates the traditional ca...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold 6.57 Carat Madagascar Blue Sapphire Ring, Size 6.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A striking expression of modern simplicity and old-world craftsmanship, this Faye Kim ring is crafted in rich 22 karat gold and centered with a vivid Madagascar blue sapphire. The st...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold
Faye Kim 18k Gold, Diamond, and Amethyst Buddha Charm
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A symbol of longevity, enlightenment and love our Amethyst buddha charm is complete with its very own diamond necklace. It is sure to add a distinctive sparkle in your life! 0.75" ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Granulation Huggy Hoops
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim’s Granulation Huggy Hoop earrings are handcrafted in her signature green gold and feature three rows of beads with a matte finish. The design conveys understated elegance, m...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Anticlastic Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
An architectural take on the classic hoop, these 18k gold earrings are shaped using an anticlastic technique that creates a dramatic, ribbon-like curve with fluid dimension. This edi...
Diamond, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Signature Hoops with Posts - Medium
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Signature 18K Gold Hoop Earrings with Post Backs transition effortlessly from a casual staple to a chic evening accessory when paired with various drops from our collectio...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Moonstone and Diamond 3-Stone Ring, Size 7.25
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
The center moonstone in Faye Kim 3-stone ring reveals a soft, ethereal glow, its luminous sheen beautifully framed by the warmth of an 18-karat gold setting. Accented with brilliant ...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold
18 Karat Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Nugget Pendant with Diamond Bail
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
18k Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Nugget Pendant with Diamond Bail Diamond .18 tcw Length 1" Pictured on an 18k Gold Chain, sold separately P9D-GG-Turq
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Hinged Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's handmade 18k Gold Pink Tourmaline Hinged Earrings sparkle in a classic bezel setting with a decorative hinge featuring French ear wires. Matte finished. Pink Tourmalines ...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Micro Pave Diamond Hinged Hoops - Medium
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's modern yet timeless 18 Karat Gold Micro Pave Diamond Medium Hinged Hoop Earrings will complement any style and wardrobe, adding sparkle to every occasion! Diamonds .81 t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Small Granulation Bead Ring, Size 8
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's signature diamond small granulation bead ring in 18 karat gold. Diamonds .32 tcw Width 3mm (1/8") Size 8 Handmade in the USA
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold
Faye Kim Platinum .73 Carat Emerald Cut Black Diamond Ring, Size 6.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Sleek and modern, this platinum ring showcases an emerald cut black diamond in Faye Kim’s signature minimalist bezel. The bold dark stone contrasts beautifully with the polished plat...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum and Diamond Pearl Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Radiant and undeniably elegant, these Faye Kim’s Platinum and Diamond South Sea Pearl Earrings are designed for life’s most special moments. Luminous South Sea pearls are celebrated ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Peridot 13.5ct and Diamond Ring, size 6.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Crafted in 18 karat gold with Faye Kim's signature matte finish, this vibrant ring features a luminous peridot accented by sparkling white diamonds. The fresh, verdant hue of the per...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Heart Locket Pendant
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in rich 18 karat gold, Faye Kim's heart locket features a softly brushed finish and a sculptural, weighty presence. Designed to open and hold a personal keepsake, it is a...
Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Citrine Single Stone Bezel Ring, Size 6.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Citrine Single Stone Bezel Ring. This elegant ring features an emerald-cut citrine set in a sleek, hand-crafted 18 karat gold bezel. The citrine’s ...
Citrine, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Vivid color meets modern refinement in these Faye Kim 18k Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Baguette Hinged Earrings. Striking Sleeping Beauty turquoise showcases its signature clear...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Centering a luminous golden South Sea pearl, this majestic piece is a hot commodity in any season.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.