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 Aquamarine Crystal Bead Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Aquamarine Crystal Bead Necklace features 205 carats of bright aqua beads and an elegant handmade S-Clasp. Aquamarine 205 tcw Bead sizes 7x6mm-8x7mm Len...
Aquamarine, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Nugget Necklace, 25"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Nugget Necklace features a magnificent strand of chunky turquoise beads celebrated for their pale sky blue color and smooth surface. Sou...
Turquoise, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Graduated Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Beaded Necklace - 18"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Graduated Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Beaded Necklace. This stunning design features a magnificent strand of perfectly matched Sleeping Beauty turquoise beads, celebr...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Adjustable Turquoise Lariat Necklace, 41"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handwrapped in 18 karat gold, Faye Kim's Turquoise Lariat Necklace is adjustable to be worn at various lengths, making it the perfect complement to an...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Moonstone 20" Fringe Necklace with 2" long Cluster
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
One-of-a-kind, Faye Kim's 18K Gold and Moonstone Fringe 20" necklace is full of light and reflects beautiful translucent blue hues. The shape, polish and matte gold enhance the moons...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Ceylon Rondel Moonstone Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Ceylon Rondel Moonstone Necklace with detachable enhancer is a stunner. Wear simply clasped or adorned with a pendant. Length 21" Moonstones 163 tcw Rondels...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Freshwater Pearl Lariat Necklace, 38"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim 18k Gold Bronze Freshwater Pearl Lariat Necklace offers endless versatility, effortlessly transforming from a long necklace to a choker or an asymmetric lariat. Length...
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Umba Sapphire Briolette Fringe Cluster Beaded Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's one-of-a-kind Umba Sapphire Briolette Fringe Cluster Necklace is full of light and reflects beautiful translucent hues. Handcrafted in 18 karat gold, the necklace is compo...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Moonstone Bead Necklace, 736ctw, USA, Contemporary
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim fashioned the luminous moonstone, thought to harvest the the moon's energy and promote positive well-being and balance, into a single-strand chunky beaded necklace with hand...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Golden South Sea Pearl Pearl Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This beautiful Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace is a lustrous classic composed of 31 pearls. The warm hue of the pearls complements all skintones and adds dimen...
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Freshwater Pearl Hand-Wrapped Chain Necklace - 20"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Designer Faye Kim finished this lustrous hand-wrapped freshwater pearl necklace in 18k gold. With oversized, slightly off-round pearls and a large handmade clasp, the timeless pearl ...
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pink Kasumi Style Freshwater Pearl Necklace, 21"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Pink Kasumi-Style Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Open Links, 21" This beautiful and versatile necklace features a selection of 10-12mm pearls that can be worn at v...
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Black Tahitian Baroque Pearl Necklace - 18"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18K Gold Black Tahitian Baroque Pearl Necklace 18" features 30 black Tahitian baroque pearls and is completed with an 18 karat gold clasp. The natural beauty of these pearls...
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Milky Diamond Fringe Necklace - 30"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold Milky Diamond Fringe Necklace showcases an array of richly colored, faceted milky diamond beads in shades of grey, red, green, yellow, and violet. This adjustable...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Cloud Coin Freshwater Pearl Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This one-of-a-kind necklace from Faye Kim features 19 luminous cloud-shaped coin pearls, celebrated for their soft iridescence and organic beauty. The piece is finished with an 18k g...
Freshwater Pearl, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Multicolored Tourmaline Nugget Necklace - 20"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Multicolored Tourmaline Nugget Necklace - 20" Nugget sizes: (9x11 mm) - (12x18 mm) Tourmaline 257tcw (9x11mm) - (12x18mm) Handmade in the USA
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Multistrand Akoya/Keshi Pearl Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
One-of-a-kind, this multistrand pearl necklace pairs luminous Akoya cultured pearls with natural Keshi pearls, creating a rich interplay of texture and light. Finished with a handcra...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Triple Strand Labradorite Beaded Necklace, 778ctw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Triple Strand Labradorite Necklace is crafted with three strands of faceted labradorite beads and finished with an 18k gold handmade clasp...
Labradorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Freshwater Flame Pearl Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Freshwater Flame Pearl Necklace is a one-of-a-kind piece, showcasing striking flame-shaped pearls with a beautiful iridescent luster. Set in warm 18 karat gold, t...
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Multicolored Tourmaline Nugget Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This stunning array of multicolored Tourmaline nuggets in this Faye Kim 18k Gold Multicolored Tourmaline Nugget Necklace is both a delight to behold and a joy to wear. You can easily...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Double Strand Peridot Bead Necklace, 816ctw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Double Strand Peridot Bead Necklace with handmade clasp. Peridot gemstones were historically called Olivine and have long been long considered an aid to friendship, credited with bringing happiness and good cheer...
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum and 18K White Gold Hand-wrapped Lavender Diamond Bead Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim platinum handwrapped lavender diamond bead necklace with 18k white gold links. Lavender diamonds 2.80ctw Length 18" Handmade in the USA
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Double Strand Tanzanite Bead Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Tanzanite Bead Necklace features two strands of vibrant beads and a handmade clasp. Tanzanite is said to enable us to ...
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Lavender Jade Bead Necklace with 2" Extender
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim necklace features a striking strand of uniform Lavender Jade Beads, 19.5-20mm each, with an 18k gold handmade clasp. The decorative o...
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pink Paraiba Tourmaline Bead Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim 18k Pink Paraiba Tourmaline Bead Necklace features 472 carats of rare Paraiba tourmaline beads and a handmade gold S-Clasp. Pink paraiba tourmaline 472 tcw Bead sizes ...
Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Labradorite Briolette Fringe Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's spectacular 18 Karat Gold Labradorite Briolette Fringe Necklace features an elegant, modern design. Labradorite, treasured for its remarkable play of color, is believed to...
Labradorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Aquamarine Amethyst Pearl Choker Necklace Beaded Gemstone Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Amethyst Pearl Choker Necklace Beaded Gemstone Gold Designer: J DAUPHIN The Beaded Choker is hand strung with aquamarine, amethyst, and white pearls, each stone individu...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Labradorite, Pearl, Gold Plate, Gold-filled
Aquamarine Beaded Necklace with 18k Gold Accents, 22 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This impressive 22-inch necklace features beautifully faceted, cushion-shaped aquamarines that have been accented with 18k yellow gold and textured 14k white gold beads. The aquamari...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Beaded Necklaces with Peach Moonstone, Gold and Bakelite
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our collection of moonstone, gold and bakelite pearl necklaces by Mesure et Art du Temps. These French pearl necklaces come with a magnificent...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$959 / item
H 0.4 in W 0.32 in
18k Gold Cross Lariat Necklace Diamond Lariat Necklace Cross Y Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Cross Lariat Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors:- White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Natural genuine round cut diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
340 Carat Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace Single-Strand 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
340 Carat Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace , Single Strand 14 K Gold Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise which is ve...
Turquoise, 14k Gold
135 Carats Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Paradizia Necklace N3869
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Vivid Sky Blue Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 135 carats 6 to 8mm graduated strand of clean, perfect stones, with a large easy to use 14k yellow gold clasp. Item # N3869 Pair ...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,936
Dm 0.2 in L 37.41 in
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold 14.3 Carat Black Diamonds Lariat-Style Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold 14.3 Carat Black Diamonds Lariat-Style Beaded Necklace made in Italy. The entire lariat-style necklace is handcrafted with 134 black diamond beads ch...
Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
AJD 14 Inch Expandable Graduated Emerald Rondel Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
. This **14‑inch expandable graduated emerald necklace** is a beautifully crafted piece designed to bring elegance and versatility to any jewelry collection. It features **grad...
Emerald
Syna Limited Edition Yellow Gold Aquamarine Bead Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold 18 inch length Aquamarine 170 carats approx. 18kyg roundels and ring 18kyg lobster clasp Limited edition About the Designers Drawing inspiratio...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiny Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 3mm Bead Necklace with 18K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Delicate and refined, this exquisite necklace showcases rare Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise beads from Arizona’s famous Sleeping Beauty mine. These tiny 3mm round beads display a ...
18k Gold
Italian Coral Necklace with Sleeping Beauty Turquoises in 14K Gold
Located in GOES, NL
** FOR ALL CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE EU: WE CAN SHIP THIS ITEM FOR FREE AND TAKE CARE OF MOST OF THE IMPORT DUTIES** Indulge in pure luxury with our Italian dark red blood coral necklace...
Turquoise, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal 17 inch long handcrafted necklace with extremely rare and fine Sleeping Beauty Turquoises. This necklace features genuine high grade Robinson Egg Blue turquoises from the sle...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Green Tourmaline Crystal Mixed Cut Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold Green Tourmaline Crystal Mixed Cut Necklace This striking necklace comprises a selection of mixed-cut green tourmaline crystals totaling 117 carats, set in warm ...
18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Ceylon Moonstone Nugget Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold Ceylon Moonstone Nugget Necklace with detachable enhancer is beautifully composed of chunky graduated adularescent moonstone beads. This piece is versatile enough...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Handwrapped Milky Diamond Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Rich in color, texture, and substance, this Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Milky Diamond Necklace comprises milky diamond beads that are hand-wrapped in 18 karat gold with 18 karat gold link...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Turquoise Mini Oval Bead Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handwrapped in 18 karat gold, Faye Kim's Turquoise Mini Oval Bead Necklace can be adjusted to be worn at various lengths, including as a lariat, ma...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Natural Keshi Pearl Necklace with Tassel
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim designed this 18K Gold Natural Keshi Pearl Necklace with a 5" tassel and an 18 karat gold cap. Offering chic, effortless style, this one of a...
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum 18 Karat White Gold Handwrapped Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim Platinum 18 Karat White Gold Necklace: Silver-Grey diamond beads hand-wrapped in Platinum with 18k white gold links Length 28" Diamonds 24 tcw Model shown wearing Platinum...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum Handwrapped Bead Necklace - 25"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim platinum handwrapped bead necklace with 18k white gold links. Length 25" Diamonds 15 tcw Made in the USA
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum Handwrapped Bead Necklace -23"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim platinum handwrapped bead necklace with 18k white gold links. Length 23" Diamonds 9.20 TCW Made in the USA
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Double Strand Aquamarine Bead Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold* Double Strand Aquamarine Bead Necklace: Copper-bearing faceted aquamarine nugget beads in shades of blue and green with a handmade s-hook clasp in 18k gold. ...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Green Beryl Bar Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Green Beryl is believed to encourage a positive viewpoint and decrease stress. Here, Faye Kim has fashioned the stone into a modern bar necklace with a handmade clasp. Its soothing, ...
Beryl, Green Beryl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Turquoise Oval Bead Lariat Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handwrapped in 18 karat gold, Faye Kim's Turquoise Oval Bead Lariat Necklace can be adjusted to be worn at various lengths, making it the perfect ...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Turquoise Bead 39.5" Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
18k gold* lentil beads and a handmade clasp complement the beauty of turquoise beads in this necklace designed by Faye Kim. *In Faye Kim's signature 18k green gold, an alloy comprising 75% pure gold and 25% silver. Customizable in other precious metals and finishes. Length 39.5" Graduated beads 5-8mm Model shown wearing Turquoise Bead Necklace, plus Arizona Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace and Turquoise Lariat...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold