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
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
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Cushion Signet Ring features a rounded square 13x13mm face, offering a classic yet modern presence on the hand. Finished in Faye Kim’s signature matte Green Go...
Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Oval Signet Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 karat green gold oval signet ring features a softly contoured 15 x 12mm face with clean, balanced proportions. Finished in Faye Kim’s signature matte Green Gold, the brus...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Daisy Ring
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 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 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 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 18 Karat Gold Burmese Moonstone Eternity Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Burmese Moonstone Eternity Ring Faye Kim has set spectacular Burmese Moonstone cabochons into her signature 18 karat go...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k 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 Diamond Single Stone 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, handcrafted 18 karat gold bezel. The diamond’s clean, linear facets are...
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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 Burnished Diamond Hinged Signet Ring, Size 6.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Burnished Diamond Hinged Signet Ring Diamonds .60 twt Size: 6.75 (can be sized) Handmade in the USA
Diamond, Gold, 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 18 Karat Gold Ceylon Sapphire Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A beautiful, vivid shade of blue, this Ceylon Blue Sapphire round bezel ring is bezel set in 18K gold with a matte finish for a clean, timele...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k 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 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 1.08ct Princess Cut Diamond Double Band Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Crafted in 18 karat gold with designer Faye Kim's signature matte green gold finish, this distinctive double band ring features a princess cut diamond set in a clean, modern bezel. T...
Diamond, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Cushion Cut Moonstone Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18K Gold Cushion Cut Moonstone Ring Handcrafted in 18K Green Gold this beautiful Moonstone Bezel Ring is full of light and reflects beaut...
Moonstone, 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 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 Platinum 3.65cts Indicolite Tourmaline Diamond Ring, size 7.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Designer Faye Kim set this spectacular Emerald Cut Indicolite Tourmaline in platinum and flanked it with two diamond baguettes in an open bezel setting that showcases the stone's ric...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Platinum
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 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 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Tanzanite Eternity Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18K Gold Diamond and Tanzanite Eternity Ring. Classic eternity band with bezel set diamonds and Tanzanite in 18k gold. Wear alone or ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 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. The bold, dark stone contrasts beautifully with the matte-fini...
Black Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Small Granulation Bead Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's signature diamond small granulation bead ring in 18 karat gold offers endless possibilities for stacking or wear on its own for a delicate, clean, contemporary look. Di...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, 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 18k Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Beautifully handcrafted in 18k gold*, this round brilliant cut diamond is bezel set and is the perfect engagement ring for today's bride. Perfe...
Diamond, 18k Gold
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 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 18 Karat Gold Square Stack Band Rings, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Designed to stack together for a clean, modern look, Faye Kim's bands are made in solid 18k gold with a matte finish. Mix with other stack rings for versatility and to create your ow...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Moonstone and Diamond 3-Stone Ring, Size 7.25
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
The center moonstone in Faye Kim 3-stone ring reveals a soft, ethereal glow, its luminous sheen beautifully framed by the warmth of an 18-karat gold setting. Accented with brilliant ...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold
Faye Kim Lightning Ridge Australian Black Opal Hinged Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A striking celebration of color and craftsmanship, Faye Kim's 18 Karat Black Opal Hinged Ring centers a vivid black opal whose shifting flashes of light create an alluring, ever-chan...
Opal, Black Opal, 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 Low Dome Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Low Dome Ring, with its clean, understated design and smooth, polished finish, can be worn alone or paired with other stacking rings. The ring's slightly chu...
18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Square Wide Stack Band Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Made in solid 18k gold, Faye Kim's comfort fit wide band ring with a square profile is a versatile ring that can be worn alone or stacked for a fresh, modern look. Size: 7 Width: 5...
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 Mandarin Garnet Stack Ring, Size 7.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Designed in 18 karat green gold with Faye’s signature matte finish, this stack ring highlights a vibrant mandarin garnet set in a refined bezel. The gemstone’s lively orange hue crea...
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 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 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 Diamond Small Granulation Bead Ring, Size 8
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's signature diamond small granulation bead ring in 18 karat gold. Diamonds .32 tcw Width 3mm (1/8") Size 8 Handmade in the USA
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold
Faye Kim Platinum .73 Carat Emerald Cut Black Diamond Ring, Size 6.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Sleek and modern, this platinum ring showcases an emerald cut black diamond in Faye Kim’s signature minimalist bezel. The bold dark stone contrasts beautifully with the polished plat...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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 High Dome Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold High Dome Ring features an eye-catching 8.8mm-high dome with a clean, understated design and smooth, polished finish. This special piece can be incorporated ...
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 18 Karat Gold Diamond Burnished Bar Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Diamond Handmade Burnished Bar Ring can be worn alone or mixed with other rings to add sparkle to your everyday style. Perfect for every occasion. Diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Lightning Ridge Black Opal Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Here, designer Faye Kim has set this spectacular Black Opal, with its blue-green flash and mined from Lightning Ridge in New South Wales, in 18K gold with a matte finish. The ring ca...
Black Opal, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
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 18 Karat Gold Bubble Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
From Faye Kim's signature collection, the 18 Karat Gold Bubble Ring is perfect on its own or stacked. Size 7, can be sized Width .27" Pictured with ...
18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Diamond Baguette Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Diamond Baguette ring has channel set baguette diamonds for a clean, sleek look. A perfect statement ring for the modern-day...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum Milky Diamond Daisy Ring, size 8.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Milky Diamond Daisy Ring highlights the natural beauty and variant earthy shades of its raw diamonds. This one-of-a-kind ring makes a beautiful, elegant statement...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band Ring, Size 7.25
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Great for stacking, Faye Kim's classic eternity band features bezel-set diamonds and faceted rubies in 18k gold. Wear alone or stack with other colors. This ring is also available wi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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 Imperial Topaz 3-Stone Ring, 6.14cts
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Set in Faye Kim's clean, contemporary style in 18k gold and accented with bright white diamond baguettes, it's a modern-day statement piece that's eminently wearable. Known as a stone of "Good Fortune," Imperial Topaz or Precious Topaz is the rarest and most valuable...
Imperial Topaz, Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
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 reflect your own individual styl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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 22 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Hinged Cabochon Ring, 26.82cts
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 22 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Hinged Cabochon Ring features an oversized stone with an intriguing berry hue beautifully bezel-set. Pink Tourmaline Cabochon 26.82 carats C...
Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold
$12,950 / item
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Double Moonstone Snake Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Two luminous moonstones form the captivating heads of this sculptural snake ring, gracefully coiling around the finger in an elegant, fluid silhouette. Crafted in Faye’s signature 18...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold 1.51ct Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's spectacular Emerald Cut Diamond Ring is handcrafted in 18 karat gold. Set horizontally, the stone is beautifully framed in a matte-finished bezel for a clean, contemporary...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Tanzanite and Pink Tourmaline Daisy Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Unique, one-of-a-kind and handcrafted, Faye Kim's Platinum Tanzanite and Pink Tourmaline daisy ring blends the beauty of two spectacular and complementary gemstones into a singular m...
Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Platinum