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 Green Gold Matte Button Stud Earrings, USA Made
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Green Gold Large Matte Finished Button Stud feature a simple, contemporary design for a go-to minimalistic look. .4" Diameter Handmade in the USA
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
These Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings are set with three brilliant Paraiba tourmalines and a white center diamond. Diamonds .03 ctw Diameter .312" Handmade in the USA
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Triple Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Triple Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings feature three bezel set brightly hued turquoise stones and one round center diamond per stud. Providing th...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Daisy Earrings with Shepherds Hooks
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim’s 18k Gold Diamond Daisy Earrings feature a delicate cluster of white diamonds surrounding a blue-hued milky diamond in her signature daisy design. Handcrafted in matte 18 k...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18k Gold Diamond Dome Stud Earrings, .12tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
From Faye Kim's signature collection, the ever-popular diamond dome studs are perfect for everyday, or on days when you need just a little touch of sparkle. The diamonds are set in ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Mini Button Stud Earrings, Handmade in USA, 5mm
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18 karat gold with a matte finish, Faye Kim’s mini button stud design is simple and contemporary for a go-to minimalistic look. This is the smallest variation of but...
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 within fine granulation detail. Crafted in platinum, these sleek ba...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18k White Gold Diamond Dome Stud Earrings, .12tcw
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 .12 tcw, G/VS Quality ...
Diamond, Gold, White 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 Diamond Martini Bezel Stud Earrings, 1.05 tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Diamond Martini Bezel Stud Earrings are the perfect pair of diamond studs with their clean, modern setting and matte finish. Offer...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Diamond Martini Bezel Stud Earrings, 1.43ctw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Diamond Martini Bezel Stud Earrings are the perfect pair of diamond studs with their clean, modern setting and matte finish. Offering j...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Milky Diamond Daisy Earrings - 3.54 ctw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's signature 18k Gold Milky Diamond Daisy Earrings can be worn on their own as diamond cluster studs or paired with detachable pearl dro...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Granulated Dome Stud Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k gold granulated dome stud earrings are delicate and dainty, perfect for everyday wear. Diameter: .25" Handmade in the USA
18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Black Rhodium Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's white round brilliant cut diamond earrings are handmade in 18k gold finished with Black Rhodium. Wearable and versatile, these earrings can take you from day into evening ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, 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 Triple Diamond Stud Earrings, .77 ctw
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 ctw Diameter .3" Handmade in the USA
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Malachite Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 14-karat gold, these beautiful stud earrings are set with 7.15 carats malachite, .35 carats turquoise and .56 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS st...
Diamond, Malachite, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Emerald Flower Earrings in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
“Emerald Flower Earrings“ Total Wt-20.320 gms Gold 18k - 9.982 gms Emerald-55.350 cts Diamond-0.30 cts
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Mini Shell Amalfi Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings. These exquisite unisex earrings, measuring 0.7 mm, are a masterpiece made in Italy, evoking the pristine sands and crystal-clear water...
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$684Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in
18k Gold Diamond Clover Stud Earrings Lucky Clover Earrings
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Clover Stud Earrings Lucky Clover Earrings Diamond Stud Earrings 18k Gold: Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold Dainty Delicate Studs. These Dainty Stud Earrings are made of s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$816Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 0.28 in W 0.28 in
18k Gold Square Studs Diamond Emerald Cut Stud Earrings Diamond Cluster
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Emerald Cut Stud Earrings in 18k Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold. These Dainty Stud Earrings are made of 18k solid gold featuring shiny brilliant round cut natural diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$615Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 0.36 in W 0.28 in
18k Gold Cross Stud Diamonds Cross Stud Earrings Religious Diamond Earrings
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Cross Stud Earrings in 18k Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold. These Dainty Stud Earrings are made of 18k solid gold featuring shiny brilliant rou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Peridot 4.71 carats with Diamond 0.55 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.7 cm "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then situated in...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
$579Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 0.2 in W 0.2 in
18k Gold Diamond Studs Halo Diamond Earrings Wedding Earrings
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Studs, Halo Diamond Earrings, Wedding Earrings in 18k Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold. These Dainty Stud Earrings are made of 18k solid go...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$727Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 0.32 in W 0.32 in
18k Gold Floral Stud Diamond Clover Stud Earrings Clover Leaf Stud
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Clover Stud Earrings in 18k Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold. These Dainty Stud Earrings are made of 18k solid gold featuring shiny brilliant round cut natural diamonds se...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,500
W 12.5 in D 4 in L 11 in
Chopard 18 Karat Gold Happy Diamonds Heart Earrings with 3 Floating Diamonds
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Classic Chopard 18KT white gold Happy Diamond heart earrings . Each earring is set with a single row of 14 prong set round brilliant diamonds. Each earring has 3 floating bezel set d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baume Creation Tourmaline Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume Creation - Unique piece. Pair of ear studs in 18 karats yellow gold. Each ear stud is adorned, in closed setting, with three ultra flat hexagonal green tourmaline. The entourag...
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$688Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 0.24 in W 0.24 in
18k Gold Circle Dome Stud Diamond Cluster Round Stud Earrings Minimal Stud
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Cluster Round Stud Earrings in 18k Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold. These Dainty Stud Earrings are made of 18k solid gold featuring shiny brilliant round cut natural diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Tsavorite and Diamond Cluster 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" Handmade in the USA
Tsavorite, 18k 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 convey understated elegance with their modern yet timeless design. Complete ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Blue Moonstone Stud Earrings with Granulation Border
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
These Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Blue Moonstone Stud Earrings with Granulation Border convey understated elegance for everyday wear. With their blue flash and adularescence, moonstones h...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k 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 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