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 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. Bracelet length 8" Pear...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pinwheel Paperclip Link Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim 18K Gold Diamond Paperclip Link Bracelet gives an iconic chainlink a modern twist with a diamond pinwheel and round double links. Wear alone or stacked with gold bangle...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Marquise Link Bracelet, Handmade in USA, 7"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18K Gold Marquise Link Bracelet features a mix of alternating marquise and round-shaped open links and is handcrafted in her signature matte green gold finish. This lightw...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Freshwater White Pearl Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's handwrapped 18K Gold and White Freshwater Cultured Pearl Bracelet ~ A perennial classic and favorite from Faye's signature collection, large white freshwater pearls are ch...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Knife Edge Link Bracelet, Contemporary Design, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A one-of-a-kind stunner, Faye Kim's handcrafted 18k Gold Knife Edge Link Bracelet is substantial in weight and style. Each matte-finished link is has been masterfully designed to con...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 22K Gold Hand Woven Bracelet, Contemporary Design, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold Hand Woven Bracelet is a one-of-a-kind piece meticulously crafted in richly hued gold with a secure toggle bar closure. The hand-woven design creates a supple,...
22k Gold
Faye Kim Sterling Silver Knife Edge Link Bracelet, Contemporary Design
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
An understated stunner, Faye Kim's handcrafted Sterling Silver Gold Knife Edge Link Bracelet is quite substantial in weight and style. Each link, with its soft white matte sheen, has...
Sterling Silver
Faye Kim 18K Green Gold Chain Link Bracelet, Contemporary Design, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handmade in 18K Green Gold, Faye Kim's chain link is bracelet is planished and matte-finished for a fresh, modern feel. The safety clasp adds extra security and can be used to display a variety of charms to help personalize your look. Photographed with 18K Gold & Diamond Dog Charm...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Handmade Paperclip Chain Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Chic, versatile and so wearable! Faye Kim's solid 18k gold handmade paperclip link chain bracelet can be worn alone, layered with others, or dressed up with charms. Sleek and eleg...
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 18 Karat Gold Raw Diamond Bead Cuff Bangle
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This one-of-a-kind Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Raw Diamond Bead Cuff bracelet has both style and substance. It's handcrafted with multicolored raw diamond beads that are gently graduated...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Heavy Marquise Round Link Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold open link bracelet is handcrafted with marquise and round links of varying sizes. The bracelet latches securely with a safety hook and the gold is matte-fini...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 2000's 18k Yellow Gold Triple Cable Link Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 2000's 18K Yellow Gold Triple Cable Link Bracelet - The bracelet measures .25 inches wide and 7.25 inches long and features a spring ring clasp. The bracelet is stamped...
18k Gold, 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
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold, 7.9 inch-20cm long chain bracelet. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and for th...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold, 7.5 in.-19cm long chain bracelet. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and for the...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain bracelet. Dimension : L 7.68 in X W 0.29 in L 19.5 cm X W 7.36 mm Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold, 7.9 in.-20cm. long, chain bracelet. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and for t...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold, link chain bracelet. Dimensions: 7.48 in. L x 1.13 in. W - 19 cm. L x 28 mm W. Alex Jona jewels stand out, n...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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22k Gold Bangle Bracelet with Blue Topaz
Located in New York, NY
Part of our “Arm Candy” Collection, this gorgeous 22k gold bangle bracelet with Blue Topaz and Rose de France stones. Looks beautiful with other ban...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Rose Gold Link Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold chain bracelet. Dimension: L 8.46 in - 21.5cm X W 0.51 in - 13 mm Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for the...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow 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
Diamonds Rubies Blue Sapphires Flowers White Gold Contemporary Link Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Contemporary link bracelet in 14K white gold composed of diamonds and blue sapphires flowers altetnating with diamonds and rubies flowers. Diamonds 5.04 ct(big diamonds 0,20 small d...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yvel 18K Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl Adjustable Bracelet, Israel, 2013
By Yvel
Located in Dallas, TX
Bracelet featuring baroque pearls with 18 Karat Gold crescents by Yvel. The pearls average 10.5 to 11.5 millimeters. The bracelet is adjustable in length from 7 to 8 inches and com...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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 18 Karat Gold Knife Edge Link Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A one-of-a-kind stunner, Faye Kim's handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Knife Edge Link Bracelet is quite substantial in weight and style. Each matte-finished link is has been masterfully desi...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Knife Edge Link Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A one-of-a-kind stunner, Faye Kim's handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Knife Edge Link Bracelet is quite substantial in weight and style. Each matte-finished li...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Knife Edge Link Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A one-of-a-kind stunner, Faye Kim's handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Knife Edge Link Bracelet is quite substantial in weight and style. Each matte-finished li...
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 The iconic Paperclip Chain is given a modern twist with a diamond pinwheel and ...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Marquise Link Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k gold* open link bracelet handcrafted with mixed shapes and sizes. Matte finished, with a safety hook. Personalize it with your own charms or choose from our selection....
Gold, 18k 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 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 18 Karat Gold Freshwater White Pearl Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handwrapped 18K Green Gold and White Freshwater Cultured Pearl Bracelet. A perennial classic and favorite from Faye Kim's signature collection, large white freshwater pearls are cho...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Freshwater White Pearl Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handwrapped 18K Green Gold and White Freshwater Cultured Pearl Bracelet. A perennial classic and favorite from Faye Kim's signature collection, large white freshwater pearls are cho...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Baguette Link Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
18k Gold Diamond Baguette Hinged Link Bracelet Diamonds 1.52 tcw Length 7.5" Width .5" BR152
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold