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 Round Signet Ring, Matte Finish, Size 5.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Round Signet Ring features a perfectly circular 13mm face, offering a bold yet balanced presence on the hand. Finished in Faye Kim’s signature matte green gold...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Cushion Signet Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Cushion Signet Ring features a rounded square face, offering a modern presence in a classic style for the hand. Finished in Faye Kim’s signature matte gre...
Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Oval Signet Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim 18 karat green gold oval signet ring features a softly contoured 15 x 12mm face with clean, balanced proportions. Finished in her signature matte green gold, the brushe...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Single Stone Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Single Stone Bezel Ring. This striking ring features a 1.90 carat emerald cut green tourmaline set in a hand-crafted 18 karat gold...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold and Platinum Diamond Cushion Bubble Ring, .48tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Diamond Bubble Ring, with one-half shank gold and one-half platinum, can be worn to showcase either metal or both. Perfect on its own or stacked, and matte finished...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Faceted Tanzanite Oval Bezel Ring, size 6.25
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Tanzanite Oval Bezel Ring, with its intriguing blue-violet hue, is beautifully bezel-set in her signature matte green gold. Th...
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 22K Gold Diamond Signet Ring, 3.88 Carat, GIA Certified, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 22 Karat Gold Diamond Dome Ring is beautifully matte-finished and offers spectacular, one-of-a-kind sparkle with its mesmerizing 3.88 carat stone and seamless dome setting...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond White South Sea Pearl Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Diamond White South Sea Pearl Ring highlights the classic beauty of South Sea pearls made wearable for today's cont...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Blue-Green Tourmaline Single Stone Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Blue-Green Tourmaline Single Stone Bezel Ring features a handcut emerald-cut green tourmaline set in a sleek 18 karat gold bezel. The warmth of t...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pear-Shaped Emerald Single Stone Bezel Ring, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pear-Shaped Emerald Stack Ring. This refined stack ring features a .65 carat pear-shaped emerald set in a hand-crafted 18 karat gold bezel. The emerald’s vivid...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Oval Blue-Green Tourmaline Single Stone Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Oval Blue-Green Tourmaline Stack Ring features a 1.0 carat oval blue-green tourmaline set in a hand-crafted 18 karat gold bezel. The tourmaline’s vibrant, sh...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond 1.25 Carat Pear Shape Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Make an impact with this exquisite Faye Kim East/West pear-shaped diamond ring. Handcrafted in 18 karat gold with a modern bezel setting that highlights the brilliance and shape of t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Oval Emerald Single Stone Bezel Ring, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Oval Emerald Stack Ring features a .70 carat oval emerald set in a hand-crafted 18 karat gold bezel. The emerald’s vibrant green hue is beautifully set in Fa...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Granulation Bead Stack Rings, set of three
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's signature diamond stack band rings in solid 18 karat gold offer style, substance, and comfort. Bright round brilliant cut diamonds add sparkle and interest against the mat...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Diamond Daisy Cocktail Ring, 5.17ct, USA Made
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim’s 18k Gold Diamond Daisy Ring showcases a radiant cluster of diamonds arranged in a bold floral silhouette, set in her signature matte-finished gold. The split shank adds ba...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pear-Shaped Paraiba Tourmaline Single Stone Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Pear-Shaped Paraiba Tourmaline Stack Ring features a .70 carat pear-shaped Paraiba tourmaline set in a hand-crafted 18 karat gold bezel. The pear-shaped gems...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Oval Black Diamond Ring, .82ct, Size 6.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Sleek and modern, this platinum ring showcases an oval black diamond in designer Faye Kim's signature minimalist bezel. Its low profile and solid design make it effortlessly wearable...
Black Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold 6.55 Carat Rubellite Ring, Size 6.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 22 Karat Gold Rubellite Ring is evocative of a traditional signet ring, but with a modern twist. The vibrant ruby color makes for a spectacul...
Rubelite, Gold, 22k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum 4 Carat Pear Shape Ceylon Moonstone Ring, Size 7.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim Platinum Ceylon Moonstone ring reflects a bluish, milky light comparable to that of the moon. The shape, polish, and matte platinum fini...
Moonstone, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum 4.33 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Cushion Bezel Ring, Size 6.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Ceylon Sapphire Cushion Ring is bezel set and matte-finished. Sapphire 4.33 carats Size: 6.5 (can be sized) Ring shown with similar Platinum Ceylon Sapphire ri...
Sapphire, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Marquise Diamond Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Make an impact with this dazzling modern marquise cut diamond ring. Perfect for stacking or for the modern bride. Express your individuality with an original design handcrafted in 18...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold Oval Rose Cut Colombian Emerald Ring, 21.6cts
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
An elegant study in color and craftsmanship, this Faye Kim ring showcases an oval rose-cut Colombian emerald set in 22 karat gold. The emerald’s vibrant green is softly framed by a h...
Emerald, 22k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Rainbow Moonstone Ring, 15.17ct, Size 7.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's mesmerizing 18 Karat Gold Rainbow Moonstone Hinged Ring reflects a bluish, milky light. The shape, polish, and matte gold finish enhance the moonstone's striking rainbow e...
Diamond, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold .70ct Emerald-Cut Diamond Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Stack Ring features a .70 carat emerald-cut diamond set in a sleek gold bezel. The diamond’s clean, linear facets are beautifully framed by...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold 6-Row Diamond Cigar Band Ring, 1.80tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18K Gold 6-Row Diamond Cigar Band Ring Diamonds 1.80 tcw Color E/F Clarity VS Width 14mm (.5") Available in sizes 7 and 8 Made in the USA
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Brazilian Emerald and Diamond Bypass Ring, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Brazilian Emerald Diamond Bypass Ring Emerald .90 cts Diamond .31 cts Ring Size 7, can be sized Pictured with Faye's 18k Gold Emerald Dome...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Natural Ruby Channel Set Bar Ring, .51 tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Natural Ruby Channel Set Bar Ring features an array of perfectly matched calibre-cut rubies, channel set within her signature green gold borders. It can be w...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Burmese Moonstone Eternity Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim set spectacular Burmese Moonstone cabochons into her signature 18 karat gold matte-finished bezels. The fiery blue incandescent stones are ethereal, and the eternity-style b...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring, 1.04 Carats
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring features an open 18 karat gold bezel with a matte finish. Unique and beatiful as an engagement ring, it can also be stacked with other r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18k Gold Antique Cushion Golden Beryl and Diamond Ring Three-Stone Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim three-stone ring features a pure and bright Golden Beryl center stone set in 18k gold and accented with diamond baguettes. Golden Beryl: 5.30 Carats Diamonds: .25 ctw ...
Beryl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold 1.66 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond 3-Stone Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Colombian Emerald Ring showcases a vibrant Colombian emerald set in her signature clean, modern bezel. Handcrafted in rich 18k gold with a refined matte fini...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold 6.57 Carat Madagascar Blue Sapphire Ring, Size 6.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A striking expression of modern simplicity and old-world craftsmanship, this Faye Kim ring is crafted in rich 22 karat gold and centered with a vivid Madagascar blue sapphire. The st...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Oval Moonstone Eternity Ring, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim’s 18K Gold Moonstone Eternity Ring is a perennial favorite. Clear moonstones reveal a luminous blue sheen that contrasts beautifully with the soft matte finish of the gold. ...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring, 1.04 tcw, size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k gold diamond bezel ring showcases bright, white diamonds set in layered bezels with a scalloped effect, giving it a contemporary feel. Perfect for stacking or wearing ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Ring, 0.10ct, Size 7.5, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Ring Diamonds: .10 Carats dwt Size 7.5, can be sized Made in the USA
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum Faceted Oval Tanzanite Dome Ring, 6.20cts
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Faceted Oval Tanzanite Dome Ring showcases a stunning Tanzanite with a clean, understated design and smooth matte finish. The ring's slightly chunky and effortles...
Tanzanite, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Grooved Band Ring, size 7.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Crafted from solid 18 Karat Gold, Faye Kim's Grooved Band Ring has a textured surface that blends a classic style with modern design. This elegant gold band elevates any outfit. Ban...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Peridot 13.5ct and Diamond Ring, size 6.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Crafted in 18 karat gold with Faye Kim's signature matte finish, this vibrant ring features a luminous peridot accented by sparkling white diamonds. The fresh, verdant hue of the per...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pink Sapphire Eternity Band Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Pink Sapphire Eternity Band is handcrafted in 18K gold and matte finished for a contemporary look. Wear alone or stack with others to express your own unique style. Pink Sapphires .40 tcw Size 7 Width 3MM Rings are sold...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Turquoise and Diamond Bezel Ring, Size 7.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Bold yet refined, this Faye Kim ring features a vibrant turquoise stone set in a smooth 18 karat matte green gold bezel. Its minimalist design emphasizes the stone’s natural beauty w...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold 1.07ct Asscher-cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Size 6.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Crafted in rich 22 karat gold with Faye Kim's signature matte green gold finish, this elegant ring features a striking Asscher cut diamond set in a clean, modern bezel. The diamond’s...
Diamond, Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Milky Diamond Daisy Cocktail Ring, 5.75 ctw, size 8.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Milky Diamond Daisy Cocktail Ring highlights the natural beauty and variant earthy shades of its raw diamonds. This one-of-a-kind ring makes a beautiful, elegant ...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Halo Lightning Ridge Australian Black Opal Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's striking 18 Karat Gold Diamond Halo Lightning Ridge Australian Black Opal Ring marries classic and modern style. The opal's spectacular hue is complemented by its lovely d...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pink Sapphire Burnished Bar Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Pink Sapphire Burnished Bar Ring can be worn alone or mixed and matched. Handmade and matte finished with just the right amount of sparkle. Sapphire .51 tcw...
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Bezel Set Colombian Emerald Dome Ring, Size 8
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
18k Gold Bezel Set Colombian Emerald High Dome Ring Emerald .98 cts Size 8, can be sized RN237
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Eternity Band, 1.27tcw, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Clean, sleek and contemporary, Faye Kim's 18 karat gold round brilliant cut diamond eternity band is perfect on its own or stacked with others to reflect your own individual style. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold Paraiba Tourmaline Ring - .30 carats
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's one-of-a-kind ring features a Paraiba Tourmaline beautifully showcased in 22k gold with a matte finish, highlighting its captivating electric blue color. Tourmaline .30 C...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 22k Gold
Faye Kim 22K Gold Granulation Bead Band Ring, Unisex, Handmade USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's solid 22 Karat Gold Granulation Bead Band Ring is the perfect addition to any stack ring collection or worn alone; also ideal as a ...
Gold, 22k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold 2.82ct Blue Moonstone Cushion-cut Bezel Ring, size 7.25
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Designer Faye Kim has bezel-set this mesmerizing cushion-cut blue moonstone into 18 karat gold that radiates hues of purple and blue with every movement. The green gold's matte finis...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum .86 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Emerald Cut Bezel Ring, Size 6.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Ceylon Sapphire Emerald Cut Ring, with its bright, vitreous luster, is beautifully bezel-set and matte-finished. Sapp...
Sapphire, Platinum
Faye Kim 18K Gold Tapered Barrel Band Ring, Size 7.5, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kims Barrel ring in her signature 18 Karat matte gold. Size 7.5 Tapered: 14mm x 7mm Made in the USA.
18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Moonstone Bezel Ring with Triple Diamond Granulation
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Ceylon Moonstone Ring with Triple Diamond Granulation Beads Moonstone 1.75 cts Diamonds .23 tcw Width 6.3 mm Size 7, can be si...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Lavender Sapphire Single Stone Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Lavender Sapphire Stack Ring features a 1.77 carat emerald cut lavender sapphire set in a hand-crafted 18 karat gold bezel. The sapphire’s soft, ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pear-Shaped Hot Pink Tourmaline Single Stone Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Pear-Shaped Hot Pink Tourmaline Stack Ring features a 1.20 carat pear-shaped hot pink tourmaline set in a hand-crafted 18 karat gold bezel. The pear-shaped t...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Granulation Bezel Ring, 2.75cts
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted by Faye Kim in 18 karat gold, this vibrant emerald cut pink tourmaline, is bezel set with a halo of granulation beads for a timeless, classic feel. Tourmaline: 2.75 car...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Fancy Peach Oval Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Size 6.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's fancy oval Peach Sapphire ring flanked by sparkling diamonds is beautifully crafted in a bezel setting and matte-finished. Wear as a da...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Citrine Single Stone Bezel Ring, Size 6.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Citrine Single Stone Bezel Ring. This elegant ring features an emerald-cut citrine set in a sleek, hand-crafted 18 karat gold bezel. The citrine’s ...
Citrine, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Bezel Eternity Band, 1.03tcw, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Clean, sleek and contemporary, Faye Kim's 18k Gold round brilliant cut diamond eternity band alternates small and large diamond bezels. Perfect on its own or stacked with others to r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Tapered Diamond Baguette Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Tapered Diamond Baguette Ring Size 7.25 Diamond .25 Carats Handmade in the USA
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Zambian Emerald Bezel Ring, 10.83 Carats, Size 7.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Emerald Bezel Ring showcases a stunning Zambian Emerald with clean, understated design and a smooth, matte finish. The ring's slightly chunky and effortlessly chi...
Emerald, Platinum