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 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 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, with its mesmerizing 3.88 carat stone and seamless dome setting, is beautifully matte finished and offers spectacular, one-of-a-kind spark...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 22k 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 1.08ct Princess Cut Diamond Double Band Ring, size 6.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Crafted in 18 karat gold with Faye Kim's signature matte green gold finish, this distinctive double band ring features a princess cut diamond set in a clean, modern bezel. The diamon...
Diamond, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 signature matte green gold finish, this elegant ring features a striking Asscher cut diamond set in a clean, modern bezel. The diamond’s c...
Diamond, 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 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 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 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 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 Platinum Granulation Bead Ring, Size 5.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
The circle of matte-finished granulation beads is both elegant and contemporary in Faye Kim's Granulation Bead Ring is part of her signature collection. Ideal for stacking or wearin...
Platinum
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 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 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 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 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 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
$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 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 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 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 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 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 22 Karat Gold Granulation Bead Band Ring
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 Platinum 7.40 Carat Pear Shape Morganite Ring, Size 7.25
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's platinum ring features a soft blush-toned pear-shaped morganite highlighted in her signature open bezel. A timeless, one-of-a-kind piece handcrafted in platinum with a ref...
Morganite, 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 beautifully bezel set and matte-finished. Sapphire 4.33 carats Size: 6.5 (can be sized) Ring shown with similar Platinum Ceylon...
Sapphire, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Burnished Diamond Band Ring, 3mm
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k gold burnished diamond band ring is a perennial favorite from her signature collection with its brilliant white diamonds and matte finish. Its elegant simplicity offer...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold 1.5ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A sparkling round brilliant diamond takes center stage on this striking double shank ring, accented with Faye Kim's signature triple diamond granulation detail for added texture and ...
Diamond, 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
Although Beryl is best known for its famous gem varieties Emerald and Aquamarine, it comes in a variety of colors. Golden Beryl is yellow with ...
Beryl, Diamond, Gold, 18k 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 8.07 Carat Round Portuguese Cut Green Tourmaline Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim Portuguese Cut Green Round Tourmaline Ring in 18k Gold. The term "Portuguese cut" refers to the extra row of facets seen on the crown of the ge...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k 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 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 Sterling Silver Signet Ring, Size 6.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A variation of the traditional signet ring, Faye Kim's Sterling Silver Signet Ring is oversized and chunky with her signature granulation hinge detail. Great worn your middle or inde...
Sterling Silver
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
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Lightning Ridge Australian Black Opal Hinged Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Black Opal Hinge Ring showcases a richly colored black opal set in warm 18 karat gold. The stone’s mesmerizing play of color is emphasized by Faye Kim’s sign...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Blue Oval Moonstone Ring with Diamond Halo
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This beautiful Faye Kim 18K Gold Moonstone Bezel Ring is full of light and reflects beautiful translucent blue hues. The shape, polish, and matte go...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold Oval Rose Cut Colombian Emerald Ring, Size 7.75
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 richly hued 22 karat gold. The emerald’s vibrant green is softly f...
Emerald, 22k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold 2.40 Carat Blue Moonstone Ring with Diamond Halo
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A luminous blue moonstone shimmers at the center of this elegant design, encircled by a delicate halo of brilliant white diamonds. Set in Faye’s signature 18 karat matte green gold, ...
Moonstone, Diamond, Gold, 18k 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 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 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 that's beautifully showcased in 22k gold with a matte finish, highlighting its captivating electric blue color and making ...
Paraiba, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pear-Shaped Purple Sapphire Single Stone Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pear-Shaped Purple Sapphire Stack Ring. This elegant stack ring features a .82 carat pear-shaped purple sapphire set in a hand-crafted 18 karat gold bezel. The...
Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold
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 subtle shades of raw diamonds with its split shank and matte finish. Unique, one-of-a-kind and handcraf...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold 2.73 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond 3-Stone Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
One-of-a-kind and crafted by Faye Kim, this 22 karat gold Ceylon Sapphire 3-Stone Ring features a vibrant trio arranged in a harmonious, sculptural composition. Finished with Faye Ki...
Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Ceylon Moonstone Daisy Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Beauty and comfort come together in Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Ceylon Blue Moonstone Daisy Ring. The blue flash from Ceylon moonstones adds to the overa...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Ring
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 18 Karat Gold Ruby Channel Eternity Ring, .40 tcw, size 6.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Ruby Channel Ring is a one-of-a-kind piece featuring a row of vibrant rubies set seamlessly in a sleek 18 karat gold channel...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold 1.20 Ct Oval Purple Pink Sapphire Single Stone Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Oval Purple Pink Sapphire Stack Ring features a 1.20 carat oval purple-pink sapphire set in a hand-crafted 18 karat ...
Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold