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 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 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
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
Diamond Snake Bracelet 18K Gold Enamel Bangle
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This rare and hard to find vintage bangle is made in the shape of a snake and crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Two single cut diamonds for the eyes are estimated to be VS1 clarity a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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 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
$12,480Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet. Twisted Link Beads Bracelet Italian
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Tiffany & Co. Italian bracelet showcases a beautifully crafted twisted link design accented with delicate bead texturing, creating a harmonious balance of movement, ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Link Bracelet This vintage Cartier bracelet is crafted in 18k gold and features a refined link pattern composed of alternating elongated and rounded links. ...
18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Link Bracelet
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold bracelet designed as elongated links set with four evenly spaced round natural turquoise beads. Stamped with the owl mark for 18 karat gold and French i...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet 18k Gold Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet 18k Gold 7.25" 5.1 mm Certified $4,950 210634 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Akoya pearl bracelet ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$781Sale Price|22% Off
W 0.91 in D 0.79 in L 7.49 in
Vintage bracelet by Miriam Haskell USA, large false baroque pearls, 1950s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A very flexible bracelet that wraps around the wrist like a band. It consists of movable links, each connected to a large, beautiful baroque pearl. It's comes from the 1950s USA and ...
Base Metal, Gilt Metal
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