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 Oval Wire Bangle Bracelet - 3mm
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Oval Wire Bangle Bracelet will be essential to your jewelry wardrobe. This handmade bangle is matte-finished is perfect f...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Granulation Stud Earrings, 0.49 tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Perfect for everyday wear, Faye Kim’s 18k Gold Diamond Granulation Stud Earrings are effortlessly versatile. Casual yet refined, they offer a fresh take on classic diamond studs that...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Triple Blue Ceylon Moonstone Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold Triple Blue Ceylon Moonstone Drops are handcrafted and one-of-a-kind. With their distinctive bluish sheen and translucent glow, the moonstones are complemented by...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Paperclip Chain Bracelet with Diamond Wheel
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim Platinum Paperclip Chain Bracelet with Diamond Wheel Faye Kim's iconic Platinum Paperclip Chain is given a modern twist with a diamond pinwheel and double links. Wear alone...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18K Gold 19.5Ct Rose Cut Sapphire Champagne Diamond Cocktail Daisy Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k gold signature daisy cocktail ring showcases a luminous arrangement of champagne diamonds centered on a rose cut sapphire slice. Handcrafted in matte-finished 18k gold...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Diamond Granulation Bangle, Handmade in USA, 0.40ct
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Bangle with Diamond Granulation Beads Diamonds .40ctw Size 2.5" Width 3mm 2.5" diameter Pictured with 18k Gold Diamond Pave Chiclet Ring, sold separately Handmad...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Double Planished Teardrop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handmade in 18 karat gold, Faye Kim's planished surface creates dimension and gives substance to these lightweight, super comfortable and easy to wear double tear drop earrings. Fren...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Tanzanite Cabochon Bezel Hinged Ring, 8 Cts
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Tanzanite Cabochon Hinged Ring is crafted in matte-finished solid gold. The cabochon features an intriguing blue-violet hue set in a bezel with hinge detail ...
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Diamond Baguette Ring, .40 Carat, USA Handmade
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim Diamond Baguette stacking ring features a baguette diamond bezel-set in 18k gold for a clean, contemporary style. Minimalist on its own and stackable with other rings f...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Studded Hinged Dog Tag Pendant - Medium
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Versatile and easy to wear, Faye Kim's 18k Gold Diamond Studded Medium Hinged Dog Tag Pendant is perfect for every day. The matte-finished pendant, which can be engraved, can be pair...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Pig Charm, Medium Pendant, Contemporary Design, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
"This little piggie..." Faye Kim's solid 18 karat gold pig charm symbolizes knowledge and good fortune. Wear it on a chain alone or layered with other chains ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold .70 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Single Stone Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Oval Blue Sapphire Stack Ring features a .70 carat oval blue sapphire set in a hand-crafted 18 karat gold bezel. The sapphire’s deep, luminous blue is beauti...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Large Rock Crystal Quartz Orb Pendant - Medium
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold Medium Rock Crystal Quartz Orb Pendant, with its gold cap and granulation detail, pairs beautifully with one of Faye's chains and can be worn alone or layered wit...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold Paraiba Tourmaline Ring - .30 carats
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's one-of-a-kind ring features a Paraiba Tourmaline beautifully showcased in 22k gold with a matte finish, highlighting its captivating electric blue color. Tourmaline .30 C...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 22k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Bangle with Round Diamond Closure
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim 18k Gold Round Closure Diamond Bracelet is a fun take on the everyday bangle and is easy to put on and take off with its hidden hook closure. Inner Diameter 2.25" x 2....
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold 10 Carat Pink Tourmaline Hinged Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 22 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Hinged Ring is beautifully bezel set and matte-finished. It features an oversized Tourmaline, spectacular berry hue and half round shank. T...
Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Diamond Mini Dog Tag Pendant, USA, New
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Versatile and easy to wear, the mini version of Faye's popular 18k gold diamond Dog Tag pendants is perfect for everyday. The pendant is matte-finished and can be paired with many of...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Braided Stack Ring, Handmade in USA, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18K Gold Braided Ring adds a modern twist to a classic style. Beautiful, elegant, and simple. Width 3/16" Size 7, can be resized Handmade...
18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Blue-Green and Paraiba Tourmaline Flower Ring, 8.69tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Flower Ring is certain to evoke happiness and joy with its spectacular petals of blue-green tourmaline and paraiba tourmaline "pistil" center cluster. Tour...
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold Tanzanite Faceted Oval Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's stunning 22 Karat Gold Tanzanite Bezel Ring is ideal as an engagement ring, for making a statement, or for layering and stacking with other rings. Tanzanite is said to be...
Tanzanite, Gold, 22k Gold
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold 2.73 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond 3-Stone Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim crafted this one-of-a-kind 22 karat gold Ceylon Sapphire 3-Stone Ring to feature a vibrant gemstone trio arranged in a harmonious, sculptural composition. Finished with her ...
Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Milky Diamond Line Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Milky Diamond Line Earrings feature clean lines and an elegant silhouette. The milky diamonds beautifully complement each other in quality, shape and size, and ar...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Matte Platinum Diamond Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, 1.01 Carat
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Whether worn as an engagement ring or a stack ring, Faye Kim's Emerald cut diamond ring in platinum is handcrafted with a beautiful matte finish for a clean, contemporary feel. Diam...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum Diamond Granulation Eternity Bead Ring, .38tcw, Size 8
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's handcrafted Platinum Diamond Granulation Eternity Bead Ring is part of her signature collection. Ideal for stacking or wearing alone for a simple, sophisticated look. Di...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Orange Sapphire Granulation Bead Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Orange 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 your own uni...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Green Tourmaline Diamond Bar Drop Earrings, 6.3 tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Green Tourmaline Diamond Bar Earrings are a one-of-a-kind design showcasing vibrant green tourmalines paired with a sleek line of diamonds. Each tourmaline i...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Turquoise Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18K gold turquoise and diamond drop earrings bring a vibrant pop of color to a refined, sculptural silhouette. Smooth, beautifully matched turquoise spheres are suspended ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold 2.10 Carat Red-Orange Sapphire Hinged Ring, Size 7.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold Hinged Ring features a striking 2.10 carat red-orange sapphire. The handcrafted bezel setting enhances the stone’s natural brilliance with a distinctive, ...
Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold 2.20 Carat Diamond Hinged Ring, Size 7.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim 22k Gold Cushion Cut Diamond Hinged Ring centers a luminous cushion-cut diamond in a softly rounded, satin-finished bezel setting. The weighty gold shank is accented by...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Micro Pave Diamond Chiclet Hinged Pendant
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Micro Pave Diamond Chiclet Pendant has a softly rounded rectangular silhouette that frames the pave diamond interior, creating beautiful texture and dimension. Fa...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold .63 Carat Oval Purple Sapphire Single Stone Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Oval Purple Sapphire Stack Ring features an oval .63 carat purple sapphire set in a hand-crafted 18 karat gold bezel. The sapphire’s rich violet hue is be...
Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Diamond Mesh Cocktail Ring, Unisex, USA, .22tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Diamond Mesh Cocktail Ring features handcrafted open link "mesh" rings with diamonds and offers subtle elegance. Diamonds .27 tcw Ring Length 1" Ring Size 1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Golden South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
These striking Faye Kim 18K Gold drop earrings pair luminous golden South Sea pearls with bezel-set diamonds for an elegant balance of warmth and brilliance. Each richly colored pear...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18k Gold Natural Ruby Bead Pendant with Granulation Detail, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Natural Ruby Bead Pendant with Granulation Detail, handcrafted in her signature green gold matte finish, is a striking punctuation of rich red crimson. Wheth...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18k Gold and Amethyst Buddha Charm Pendant with Diamonds
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A symbol of longevity, enlightenment and love, this Faye Kim Amethyst buddha pendant is complete with its very own tiny 18k gold and diamond necklace. Sure to add a distinctive spark...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Ruby Rondell Pendant, 16 Carat, Contemporary Design
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18K Gold Natural Ruby Rondell Pendant features a cap and granulation detail and is handcrafted in her signature green gold with a matte finish. The pendant showcases a str...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Wire Hoops with Orange Sapphire Granulation Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This set includes Faye Kim's matte-finished 18 Karat Gold Wire Hoops and removable Orange Sapphire Granulation Drops, giving versatility to your jewelry collection. Hoops 1" (other ...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Square Band Ring, Comfort Fit, Size 7, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Made in solid 18k gold, Faye Kim's comfort fit thin band ring with a square profile is versatile and can be worn alone or stacked for a fresh, modern look. Width: 3.5 mm Size 7 Ple...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Ring, GIA Certified 0.53ct
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Whether worn as an engagement ring or a stack ring, Faye Kim's Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Ring, set East/West, is handcrafted with a beautif...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Fancy Shaped Diamond Line Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Sleek, modern, and endlessly wearable, these Faye Kim 18 Karat Fancy Shaped Diamond Line Earrings offer a refined take on classic diamond drops. A curated sequence of fancy shaped di...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Women's 18k Gold Mesh Ring, Contemporary Design, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Mesh Ring in 18k gold features handcrafted open link "mesh" rings and offers subtle elegance with an edge. Size 7 Length: 1" Handmade in the USA
18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Handmade Mesh Diamond Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Delicately textured and effortlessly modern, these Faye Kim 18k Gold Mesh Earrings with Diamond Bead Drop combine intricate craftsmanship with subtle sparkle. These lightweight earri...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Asscher Diamond Eternity Channel Ring, 3.25ctw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Asscher Diamond Eternity Channel Ring is timeless with square cut diamonds that feature large step facets and high crowns,...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Faceted Milky Diamond Bead Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Faceted Milky Diamond Bead Ring is sophisticated and timeless, with the stone's beautiful color, size and luster. Diamond: 9.8 carats, 8.9mm Size 8, can be ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Landscape Bezel-Set Agate Pendant
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Landscape Agate Pendant resembles a natural landscape and makes a striking design statement. Finished with Faye's signature clean bezel, matte finish and hin...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Burnished Diamond Ball Charm, 10mm, 0.23ct, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Burnished Diamond Ball Charm offers the perfect weight and just the right amount of shine and sparkle with its solid platinum construction and diamond-studded sur...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18K Gold Round Chalcedony Circle Pendant Necklace, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 K Gold Chalcedony Circle Pendant Pendant Diameter: 1.5" Handmade in the USA
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Tear Drop Ring, .29 tcw, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Diamond Tear Drop Ring is an understated, elegant beauty designed to dazzle as it graces your hand. Crafted in 18k gold with Faye's signature green gold matt...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire Slice Hinged Pendant
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Blue Sapphire Slice Hinged Pendant Sapphire slice 22.10 cts Sapphire Pendant Length x Width: 1.5" x .75" Chain is sold separately Handmade in the USA
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Medium Oval Locket, 1" Contemporary Design
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold Medium Oval Locket can be filled with photos of your favorite people, places or even love notes and promises. Contemporary, sleek, and matte-finished to make it ...
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 Platinum Diamond Bezel Eternity Ring, 2.53ctw, Size 7, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A classic beauty, Faye Kim's timeless Platinum Diamond Bezel Eternity ring is big, bold and beautiful -- the perfect band ring to wear alone or to stack. Diamonds 2.53 ctw F/G Color...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18K Gold Amethyst Hinged Bezel Ring, 7.5 Carats, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Amethyst Hinged Ring is beautifully bezel set and matte finished with a single vibrant purple oversize stone that steals the show. Amethyst 7.5 Carats Bezel...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Banded Agate Clover Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
One of a kind statement earrings! Spectacular in design and detail. Circa 1890 Victorian Banded Agate floral motif earrings have been expertly reworked in 18k gold. Hinged between ...
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim Platinum 7.40 Carat Pear Shape Morganite Ring, Size 7.25
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim platinum ring features a soft blush-toned pear-shaped morganite showcased in her signature open bezel. A timeless, one-of-a-kind piece handcrafted in platinum with a re...
Morganite, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Fancy Shaped Diamond Line Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Define your unique style with clean lines and an elegant silhouette. Mixed fancy-shaped diamonds are beautifully matched in quality, shape, and size to create a pair of unforgettable...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold African Blue-Green Tourmaline Stack Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim 18K Gold bright Blue-Green African Tourmaline ring is perfect for stacking. Beautifully crafted, bezel set and matte-finished. Wear alone or stacked with other rings t...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Wire Hoop Earrings, 1.5 Inch, Handmade in USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Signature Wire Hoops Available in multiple sizes; please refer to hoop sizing grid. HP30-GG Handmade in the USA
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Contemporary Platinum Diamond Burnished Bangle, 0.51 cts
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in platinum with delicate diamond detail, this Faye Kim diamond burnished bangle is beautifully sleek. Each bangle sold individually. 50 Diamonds, .51ctw Inner diameter ...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Lapis Buddha Charm Pendant with Diamond
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A symbol of longevity, enlightenment and love, this Faye Kim Lapis buddha pendant is complete with its very own tiny 18k gold and diamond necklace. Sure t...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold