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 and Diamond Small Oval Locket .35 tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Small Oval Locket combines substance with style, and offers just the right amount of sparkle. Finely handcrafted and matte-finished, this locket ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Milky Diamond Triple Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Triple Bezel Milky Diamond Drop Earrings With Granulation Hinged Ear Wires. Each pair is handcrafted and unique. The natural subt...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Small Granulation Bead Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's signature Small Granulation Bead Ring in 18 karat gold offers endless possibilities for stacking or wear on its own for a delicate, cl...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Light Aquamarine Burnished Bar Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Light Aquamarine Handmade Burnished Bar Ring can be worn alone or mixed and matched with other rings to brighten up your everyday style and add sparkle to yo...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Gold Multi-Loop Light Umba Sapphire Briolette Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim designed these beautiful cascading Multi-Loop Light Umba Sapphire Briolette Earrings with illuminating hues of purple, light pink, and soft gree...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Large Granulation Bead Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Large Granulation Bead Ring is matte-finished for a clean, contemporary look. Perfect for stacking with other rings or wearing alone. Width of granulation bubbles .25" Size: 7.25, can be resized Models photographed wearing similar style rings with and without diamonds; other photos show 18 Karat Gold Diamond Large Granulation Bead Ring, 22 Karat Gold Diamond Granulation Bead Band Ring, 22 Karat Gold Granulation Bead...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire Burnished Bar Ring, .49 tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Perfect for every occasion, Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire Handmade Burnished Bar Ring can be worn alone or mixed and matched with other rings to brighten up your everyday st...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Handmade Wire Hoops, 1.25" Diameter, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold handmade wire hoops are a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. Casual, chic and wearable every day, the hoops give endless opportunities to change your look...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Cream Baroque Freshwater Pearl Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Cream Baroque Freshwater Pearl Ring highlights the classic beauty of pearls made wearable for today's contempora...
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Large Diamond Butterfly Charm
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Representing beauty, endurance, change and hope - Faye Kim's large butterfly charm is crafted in 18 karat gold with white diamond eyes. The 1.5mm cable...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Orange Sapphire Burnished Bar Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold Orange Sapphire Handmade Burnished Bar Ring can be worn alone or layered with other rings to brighten your everyday style and add sparkle to your wardrobe. Oran...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Hot Pink Tourmaline Stack Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim designed the perfect bright, and simple, hot pink tourmaline solitaire ring in 18k gold. Beautifully crafted, bezel-set and matte-finished. Wear alone or stacked with other ...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Hoop Earrings with Trillion Diamond Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's must-have 18k gold hoops on posts. A classic look, timeless in design. Shown here with our Trillion diamond drops to add extra sparkle. Stylish and great for daily wear. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Hinged Hoop Earrings, Contemporary Design, .5" diameter
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in platinum, Faye Kim’s modern hoop design, with its matte finish, conveys understated elegance and a truly stylish, everyday look! Hoops are solid with a hinged mechanis...
Platinum
Faye Kim Contemporary Matte Platinum Hinged Chiclet Earrings, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Hinged Chiclet Earrings are an effortless everyday go-to for your jewelry box. The hinged ear wire allows gentle movement, and the matte finish gives the earrings...
Platinum
Faye Kim 18K Gold Emerald Bezel Ring, Contemporary Design, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Bezel Ring, ideal as an engagement ring, statement ring, or for stacking with other rings. Emerald .76 carats Shank 5.3mm Size 7, can be resized Plea...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat White Gold Green Tourmaline Baguette Ring, 1.18 Carats
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's signature 18K White Gold Green Tourmaline Bezel Baguette Ring is beautiful worn alone or stacked with other rings. This ring bezel-set w...
Tourmaline, White Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Heavy Handmade Marquise Link Chain Necklace - 22"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Handmade Marquise Link Chain is a classic and versatile staple for every jewelry wardrobe. Alternating mixed shaped matte-finished links give texture and uniquene...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Handmade Diamond Mesh Pendant
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Mesh Pendant is handmade of flexible circular links. Finished with a diamond granulation bail and tip - it's the details that make this pendant a statement p...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Freshwater Pearl Bar Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim mounted White Freshwater Pearls on 18 karat gold earwires with a matte finished gold bar and tiny granulation drop. Modern and lightweight enough for every day wear, these a...
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Wire Hoop Earrings, 2-Inch Diameter, Unisex Design
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold handmade wire hoops are a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. Casual, chic and wearable every day, the hoops give endless opportunities to change your look with...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Light Pink Tourmaline Stack Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
The perfect bright, and simple light pink tourmaline stack ring. Handcrafted in 18 karat gold, Faye Kim’s modern design conveys understated elegance and a truly stylish, everyday loo...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Double Loop 4" Twist Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handmade in 18 karat gold, these Faye Kim lightweight, extra long double loop twist earrings with ear wires will complement any outfit and are perfect for every occasion. Graduated...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Modern Platinum Green Diamond Bar Earrings, 3.22ctw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Feminine yet edgy, the matchstick style platinum earrings feature green diamonds that are channel set for a clean, sleek look. The hinge detail provides movement and sparkle. Matte-...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18K Gold Ceylon Sapphire Bezel Ring, .62 Carats, USA
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, timel...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Gold Multi-Loop Light Umba Sapphire Briolette Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim designed these beautiful cascading Multi-Loop Light Umba Sapphire Briolette Earrings, which are overflowing with dark blue hues. Surprisingly li...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Granulated Dome Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k gold granulated dome stud earrings are delicate and dainty, perfect for everyday wear. Diameter: .25" Handmade in the USA
18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Round Ceylon Sapphire Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim Round Ceylon Blue Sapphire Bezel ring is set in platinum with a matte finish for a clean, timeless look. It has a weighty, sturdy feel and can be worn alone as a statem...
Sapphire, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Jump Ring Bead Hoop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18K white gold, Faye Kim’s modern Jump Ring Bead Hoops are complete with a matte finish and diamond accents for a bright and stylish look. Diamonds .66 ctw Diamonds F...
Diamond, White Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Braided Stack Ring, Size 6, Handmade in USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18K Gold Braided Ring - Worn individually or stacked, this handmade ring adds a modern twist to a classic style. Beautiful, simple and elegan...
18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18K Green Gold Lifesaver Ring with White Diamonds, Size 6.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Green Gold Lifesaver Ring with White Diamonds Diamonds .09 ctw 1/2" diameter Size 6.5, can be resized Handmade in the USA
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Hinged Chiclet Drop Earrings, Contemporary Design, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
It's all in the details. Faye Kim's signature 18K gold earrings are finished with hinged earwires to allow for just the right amount of movement. Certain to turn heads with their cle...
18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Oval Yellow Milky Diamond Bar Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Feminine yet edgy, the matchstick style earrings in Faye Kim's 18 karat gold feature yellow diamonds that are channel set for a clean, sleek look. The hinge detail provides movement ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Large Butterfly Ring with Diamond Eyes
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Whimsy, fanciful and fun! Butterflies are often associated with our souls and seen as a symbol of endurance, change, and hope in people's lives around the world. Crafted in 18 karat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Granulation Hoop Earrings with Removable Diamond Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 karat gold hoops with posts offer a twist on the classic pair of gold hoops; granulation detail adds texture and interest. The diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Grey Raw Diamond Bar Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Feminine yet edgy, these Faye Kim 18K gold matchstick style earrings feature channel set grey diamond beads for a clean, sleek look. The hinge detail adds movement and sparkle to the...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Black Rhodium Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's white round brilliant cut diamond earrings are handmade in 18k gold finished with Black Rhodium. Wearable and versatile, these earrings can take you from day into evening ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat White Gold Hinged Chiclet Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Clean, sleek, and modern, Faye Kim's 18k white gold chiclet earrings have a flattering shape and are matte-finished. These earrings are lightweight and perfect for every day. Earri...
Platinum, White Gold
Faye Kim Platinum 1 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim Platinum Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, featuring a 1 carat asscher-cut diamond bezel-set in matte platinum with two side baguette diamonds. Radiant cut diamond 1 Ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold 5.54 Carat Yellow-Olive Cushion Cut Tourmaline Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18K Gold Cushion Cut Yellow-Olive Tourmaline Ring Tourmaline: 5.54 Carats Dimensions: 14 x 10.5 mm Shank Width: 3.5 x 2.5 mm Size: 6.75 Ha...
Tourmaline, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Wire Hoop Earrings with Triple Diamond Drops - 1.5"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's popular handmade 18 Karat Gold hoops are a must in your fine jewelry collection. They look great worn alone as your go-to hoops, or with added diamond drops for extra spar...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Studded Hoop Earrings with Posts - 1.5"L, .32 tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18 karat gold, Faye Kim’s lightweight diamond-studded hoop earrings offer a modern interpretation of a timeless classic. Bold enough to make a statement, yet perfectly...
Faye Kim Sterling Silver Smoky Quartz Acorn Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Earthy and sculptural, these Faye Kim Sterling Silver Smoky Quartz Acorn Earrings celebrate natural form with a refined edge. Smooth smoky quartz drops glow with warm, translucent de...
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Granulation Bar Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's classic yet modern 18 Karat Gold Diamond Granulation Bar Studs are perfect for everyday wear or when you need just a little touch of sparkle. Understated and elegant with ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Cushion Closure Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18 karat gold, this refined Faye Kim bangle features a delicate cushion shaped diamond motif that cleverly doubles as the clasp. Elegant worn alone and effortlessly ch...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Wire Hoop Earrings, 1.75" Diameter, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
18k Gold Signature Wire Hoops Available in multiple sizes; please refer to hoop sizing grid. Drops sold separately HP30-GG
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Baby Turtle Charm Pendant, Contemporary Design, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's baby turtle charm is finely crafted in 18 karat gold and can be paired with many of Faye's chains and bracelets, sold separately. Turtle length .5" Pictured on an 18k Go...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Faceted Oval Kunzite Paperclip Chain Necklace - 77.98 carats
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's striking one-of-a-kind Platinum Faceted Oval Kunzite Paperclip Chain Necklace features a faceted soft lilac-pink stone in an open bezel. Complemented by Faye's signature m...
Kunzite, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Station Necklace, 1.60ctw, 31" adjustable
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Classic and versatile, Faye Kim's 18k Gold and Diamond 31" Station Necklace is a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. Its bezel-set diamonds add subtle sparkle and shine to a classi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Green Sapphire Granulation Bead Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's brilliant Green Sapphire Granulation Bead Ring is handcrafted in 18 karat gold and matte finished for a contemporary look. Wear alone or stacked with others to express you...
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Diamond Large Hinged Dog Tag Pendant
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Versatile and easy to wear, Faye Kim's Platinum Diamond Large Hinged Dog Tag Pendant is perfect for every day. The pendant, which shimmers and sparkles with its diamonds, is matte-fi...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim Contemporary Platinum Diamond Line Earrings, 1.73ct, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim Platinum Diamond Line Earrings. Beautifully handcrafted diamond line earrings showcase a variety of fancy diamond shapes for interest with her signature granulation bead hin...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim Signature Platinum Wire Hoop Earrings, 1.75" Diameter, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Signature Platinum handmade wire hoops are a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. Casual, chic and wearable every day, the hoops give endless opportunities to change your...
Platinum
Faye Kim Signature Platinum Wire Hoop Earrings, 1.50" Diameter, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Signature Platinum handmade wire hoops are a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. Casual, chic and wearable every day, the hoops give endless opportunities to change your...
Platinum
Faye Kim 18K Gold Wire Hoop Earrings, 1.75" Diameter, Unisex, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold handmade wire hoops are a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. Casual, chic and wearable for every day, the hoops give endless opportunities to change your look ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Tourmaline Baguette Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's one-of-a-kind 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Tourmaline Baguette Earrings are finished with hinged ear wires. The bright and beautiful twin green tourmalines paired with whit...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Burnished Diamond Chiclet Hinged Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Perfect for everyday wear, Faye Kim's signature chiclet earrings feature burnished diamonds that pop against a matte 18k gold finish, evoking a modern look. Completed with hinged ear...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Moonstone 36" Fringe Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
One of a Kind, Faye Kim's Moonstone Fringe 36" necklace is full of light and reflects beautiful translucent hues. The shape, polish, and matte gold en...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Faceted Teardrop Sapphire Slice Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
These Faye Kim 18K Gold Faceted Teardrop Sapphire Slice Earrings are simple, elegant, and beautiful. Handcrafted in 18k gold*, these rose-cut sapphire teardrop-shaped slices are beze...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Faceted Freeform Sapphire Slice Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18K gold, these Faye Kim rose-cut sapphire slices are bezel set and hinged for gentle movement. The sparkle and warm, inviting color is underst...
Sapphire, 18k Gold