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 Sleeping Beauty Triple Turquoise Diamond Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Triple Turquoise Diamond Drops feature three bezel set brightly hued turquoise stones and one round center diamond per drop. Providing the perfect amount of ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Triple Turquoise and Diamond Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Triple Turquoise and Diamond Stud Earrings feature three bezel set brightly hued turquoise stones and one round ce...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
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 Diamond Granulation Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Perfect for everyday wear, Faye Kim’s 18k Gold Diamond Granulation Stud Earrings are effortlessly versatile, pairing seamlessly with any look. Casual yet refined, they offer a fresh,...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Diamond Martini Bezel Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Diamond Martini Bezel Stud Earrings, with their clean, modern setting and matte finish, are the quintessential perfect pair of diamond ...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Paraiba Tourmaline Studs
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings set with brilliant Paraiba Tourmalines and White Diamonds. Diameter .312" Signature Collection: negotiable Made in the USA
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Mini Button Stud Earring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18 karat gold with a matte finish, Faye Kim’s mini button stud design is a simple, contemporary accessory for those looking for a go-to, minimalistic look. This is t...
18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Martini Bezel Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Diamond Martini Bezel Stud Earrings, with their clean, modern setting and matte finish, are the quintessential perfect pair of dia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18k Gold Diamond Dome Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
From Faye Kim's signature collection, the ever-popular diamond dome studs are perfect to wear every day or on days when you need just a little touch of sparkle. 18k green gold with a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Moonstone Stud Earrings with Diamond Granulation
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Triple Blue Moonstone earrings in 18k gold by Faye Kim. Set with a diamond accent and matte finished. Classic and timeless! Blue Moonstones 1.15 Carats Twt Diamonds = .03 Carats T...
Moonstone, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Impressive in scale, shape, and craftsmanship. Each diamond is expertly burnished for a clean look that radiates against the 18k gold with a matte finish. The oval shape lends an un...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Triple Diamond Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Triple Diamond earrings in 18k gold with a matte finish by Faye Kim. Classic and timeless! Diamonds = .77 cts twt Diameter .3" Signature Collec...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Tsavorite Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18K Green Gold Stud Earrings set with Green Tsavorite Gemstones and White Diamonds. Diameter .312" Also available in Ruby and Paraib...
Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Button Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18K Green Gold Diamond Dome Stud Earrings The quintessential diamond stud earring. Your go-to everyday look. Diameter .25" Diamonds = .12 ct...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Granulated Dome Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k gold stud is slightly domed and has tiny granulation beads. Diameter: .25" Handmade in U.S.A.
18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Black Rhodium Diamond Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's white round brilliant cut diamond earrings are handmade in 18k gold and finished with Black Rhodium. Wearable and versatile, these earrings can take you from day into even...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold
Faye Kim 18k White Gold Diamond Dome Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
From Faye Kim's signature collection, the ever-popular diamond dome studs are now offered in 18k white gold. Matte-finished for a contemporary feel. Diamond G/VS Quality .12 Carats...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Milky Diamond Granulation Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18k gold, Faye Kim’s Milky Diamond Granulation Stud Earrings, with their modern yet timeless design, convey understated elegance and a tr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Diamond Granulation Bar Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Diamond Granulation Bar Stud Earrings are a one-of-a-kind pair featuring delicate diamonds set among fine granulation details. Crafted in platinum, these sleek ba...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Black Rhodium Diamond Earrings with South Sea Pearl Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's white round brilliant cut diamond earrings are handmade in 18k gold and finished with Black Rhodium. Wearable and versatile, these earrings can take you from day into evening - White south sea baroque pearl drops add a level of sophistication and are detachable. Post/Friction backs with shepherd's hook for pearl drops. Due to their organic nature, pearl drops may vary slightly in color, shape, and size. SOUTH SEA PEARL DROPS HAVE RECENTLY SOLD...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Large Button Studs
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Green Gold Large Matte Finished Button Studs, perfect for every day wear. .4" diameter Signature Collection: non negotiable Made in the USA.
Gold, 18k Gold
22 Carat Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cocktail Earring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 22 Carat Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise/Diamond Cocktail Earring 18 Karat White Gold , Turquoise size is 15 X20 mm approximately 22 ct total natural sleeping beau...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Sleeping beauty turquoise 3 carats approx. Diamonds 0.09 carat approx. Post backs for pierced ears Limited e...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond 18 Karat Gold Heart Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stud earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold and beautifully detailed with 1.07 carats baguette diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & excl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Studs with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Sleeping beauty turquoise 2 carats approx. Diamonds 0.05 carat approx. Post backs for pierced ears Limited edition Crafted of 18-karat yellow gold, t...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 9.2 Carats Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 22K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two flawless 12mm round cabochons of Arizona Sleeping Beauty mine turquoise are surrounded by intricately hand-stacked large/small "jawan" 22K gold granulation in this classic post e...
Turquoise, 22k Gold
Estate Sleeping Beauty Turquoise & Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in GOES, NL
These sky blue turquoise earrings (2pcs) represent a timeless elegance. An enchanting an robinson egg´s color that catch the light in dazzling ways. These sparkling turquoise earring...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
Highly desirable Sleeping Beauty turquoise in an oval cabochon cut. Bordered with a double row of round, brilliant cut diamonds in a pave` setting. French clip backs for pierced ea...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Carved Turquoise Diamond Camila 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14-karat gold. These beautiful stud earrings are set with 9.9 carats hand carved turquoise and .23 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest co...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Zambian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This exclusive diamond emerald studs are exemplary. The lustrous square zambian emeralds, 5mm in size, are encased within a layer of pave set diamonds on all sides, making it distinc...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
3.3 Carats Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18k Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 7 x 9 mm flawless Arizona Sleeping Beauty mine turquoise pear shaped cabochons are set in simple matte-finish bezels and surrounded by spaced "jawan" granulation accents in this ...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Floral 12mm Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These exquisite stud earrings are crafted in 14 karat solid white gold, showcasing a refined balance of vibrant color and timeless elegance. At the heart of each earring sits a vivid...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 2.02 Carat E Color VS1/VS2 Platinum Martini Studs
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 2.02 Carat total, Round Diamonds E color, VS1 and VS2 clarity, Triple Excellent, Martini Studs made in Platinum in New York by Italian designer, Low setting style, pre...
White Diamond, Platinum
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 to wear every day or when you need just a little touch of sparkle. Understated and elegant with ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Burmese Moonstone 18 Karat Gold Bezel Granulation Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Moonstones are prized for their adularescence, an optical phenomenon that creates a cloud-like appearance with a beautiful blue sheen. These Burmese moonstones cabochons are set in ...
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Mini Button Stud Earring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18k green gold with a matte finish, Faye Kim’s mini button stud design is a simple, contemporary accessory for those looking for a go-to, minimalistic look. This is ...
18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Moonstone Stud Earrings with Granulation Border
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18k green gold, Faye Kim’s modern design conveys understated elegance and a truly stylish, everyday look! With their blue flash and adularescence, moonstones have beco...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Granulation Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Perfect for every day, Faye Kim's 18k Gold Diamond Granulation Stud Earrings are so easy to wear and go with just about everything. Casual, fresh, and modern for today's carefree s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Blue Moonstone Stud Earrings with Granulation Border
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's signature studs in 18k gold and Blue Moonstones. With its blue flash and adularescence, moonstones have become a mainstay in today's jewelry wardrobe. Diameter: 10mm
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Moon and Star Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Moon and Star Stud Earrings Let the moon and stars shine brightly on your ears with these uniquely designed earrings in 18k gold. ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Moon and Star Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Moon and Star Stud Earrings Let the moon and stars shine brightly on your ears with these uniquely designed earrings in 18k gold. ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Moon and Star Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Moon and Star Stud Earrings Let the moon and stars shine brightly on your ears with these uniquely designed earrings in 18k gold. ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Australian Opal Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Australian Opals set in Faye Kim's signature 18k gold matte finished bezels highlights the lively, play of color in these beautiful, natural stone...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Paraiba Tourmaline Studs
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18K Green Gold Stud Earrings set with brilliant Paraiba Tourmalines and White Diamonds. Diameter .312" Also available in Ruby and Pa...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Ruby and Diamond Studs
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18K Green Gold Stud Earrings set with Rubies and White Diamonds. Diameter .312" Also available in Tsavorite and Paraiba Tourmaline! ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold