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 Multi-Loop White South Sea Baroque Pearl Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim created this 18 Karat Gold White South Sea Baroque Pearl Link Bracelet to be worn alone or paired with other bracelets. Pearls 11 mm - 12mm Length 8" adjustable Each brace...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18k Gold Black Tahitian 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 and modern pearl bracelet. Flexible, comfortable, and contemporary in style. Pearls 13x11mm Bracelet...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Diamond Granulation Bead Bangle Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
18k Gold Burnished Diamond Granulation Bead Bangle Diamonds 1.38 tcw Width 3mm Size 2.5" BR95HD
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
18k Yellow Gold Beaded Stretch Bracelet Beads
Located in Great neck, NY
Stackable Design: This elegant piece of jewelry will fit perfectly with your favorite outfits; wear it alone or combine it with other bracelets, this bracelet will be the foundational cornerstone of your collection. Timeless and unique bracelet: For the modern woman who lets her personal style shine through, this bracelet is delicate and chic on her wrist, they are the perfect accessory as they are suitable for any occasion! Gift Box included: If you are looking to gift your spouse, girlfriend, kid, or mother on a special occasion like Christmas, birthday, engagement or anniversary then look no further! Ease Of Mind and With Full Confidence: Your satisfaction is our only priority so in the improbable case that you are not 100% thrilled with our bracelet, we will offer you a full refund, No questions asked! Add this classic 18k Gold Bead Bracelet...
Yellow Gold
18K Gold and Cultured Pearl Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Lovely 18K gold and cultured pearl bracelet, stamped K18. The pearls are joined by double gold links, and have a silky iridescent lustre. Measuring length 15.5 cm / 6.1 inches. We ...
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
18K Gold Plated Pearl Hidden Watch Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this incredibly special vintage hidden watch pearl bracelet circa 1950! The most unique multi-strand pearl bracelet featuring 18K gol...
Pearl
South Sea Pearl Three Diamonds Bangle Bracelet 0.10 Carats 18K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold open bracelet featuring one South Sea Pearl measuring 11-12 mm and three diamonds weighing 0.10 Carats. Color G-H Clarity SI Pearls ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Rose Gold Beaded Stretch Bracelet Beads
Located in Great neck, NY
Stackable Design: This elegant piece of jewelry will fit perfectly with your favorite outfits; wear it alone or combine it with other bracelets, this bracelet will be the foundational cornerstone of your collection. Timeless and unique bracelet: For the modern woman who lets her personal style shine through, this bracelet is delicate and chic on her wrist, they are the perfect accessory as they are suitable for any occasion! Gift Box included: If you are looking to gift your spouse, girlfriend, kid, or mother on a special occasion like Christmas, birthday, engagement or anniversary then look no further! Ease Of Mind and With Full Confidence: Your satisfaction is our only priority so in the improbable case that you are not 100% thrilled with our bracelet, we will offer you a full refund, No questions asked! Add this classic 18k Gold Bead Bracelet...
Rose Gold
18K Gold Vintage Oval Link Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
This vintage 18k gold bracelet is reminiscent of childhood paper garlands, but in the most sophisticated sense! The links are oval loops, concave to add even more dimensionality, wit...
Gold, 18k Gold
An 18k Gold Boucheron Link Bracelet
By Boucheron
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A heavy 18 carat yellow gold link bracelet with half round and half faceted links, with an invisible and safety lock, signed: Boucheron Paris, with French assay mark for 18k gold and...
18k Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Open Bangle Bracelet 11-12 MM 0.06 Carats 18K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold open bracelet featuring one South Sea Pearl measuring 11-12 mm and one diamond weighing 0.06 Carats. Color G-H Clarity SI Pearls can...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Bypass Bangle Bracelet 1.03 Carats 18K Rose Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose gold bypass bangle bracelet featuring two South Sea Freshwater Cultured pearls measuring 12-13 mm flanked with 42 round brilliants weighing 1.03 carats Pearl Quality: AA Lu...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Go...
Baroque Freshwater Pearl Bracelet - White and Gray Pearls
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
A bold statement bracelet with large baroque Freshwater pearls. Pearl color: cream white and silver gray. The bracelet glides easily over the wrist. It has an elastic and slips ov...
Freshwater Pearl, Silver
18k Yellow Gold Beaded Stretch Bracelet Beads
Located in Great neck, NY
Stackable Design: This elegant piece of jewelry will fit perfectly with your favorite outfits; wear it alone or combine it with other bracelets, this bracelet will be the foundational cornerstone of your collection. Timeless and unique bracelet: For the modern woman who lets her personal style shine through, this bracelet is delicate and chic on her wrist, they are the perfect accessory as they are suitable for any occasion! Gift Box included: If you are looking to gift your spouse, girlfriend, kid, or mother on a special occasion like Christmas, birthday, engagement or anniversary then look no further! Ease Of Mind and With Full Confidence: Your satisfaction is our only priority so in the improbable case that you are not 100% thrilled with our bracelet, we will offer you a full refund, No questions asked! Add this classic 18k Gold Bead Bracelet...
Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Three Diamonds Bangle Bracelet 0.10 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold open bracelet featuring one South Sea Pearl measuring 11-12 mm and three diamonds weighing 0.10 Carats. Color G-H Clarity SI Pearls ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Freshwater Pearl Link Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold White Freshwater Pearl Link Bracelet is hand-wrapped in 18k gold to create a fresh, modern-day look. Flexible, comfortable, and contemporary in style. Looks beaut...
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Granulation Bead Bangle Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's signature granulation bangle in solid 18k gold* is one of many, designed to wear alone or stack for the ultimate layered look. Beautifully handcrafted and matte finished. ...
18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18k Gold White Freshwater Pearl Link Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
White freshwater pearls are hand-wrapped in 18k green gold to create a fresh, modern-day pearl bracelet. Flexible, comfortable, and contemporary in style. Looks terrific worn alone o...
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18k Gold Black Tahtian Pearl Link Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Baroque Black Tahitian pearls are hand-wrapped in 18k green gold to create a fresh, modern-day pearl bracelet. Flexible, comfortable, and contemporary in style. Looks terr...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Micro Heshi Turquoise Beaded Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Micro Heishi Turquoise Beaded Bracelet Custom, handcrafted multi-strand micro Heishi matte Turquoise bead bracelet. Intense sky bl...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Green Amethyst Gold Five Row Mesh Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
The look of a chunky cuff with the flexibility of a chain bracelet gives this piece it's uniqueness in style and texture. Green amethyst disc beads and 18k green* gold links are per...
Other, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold