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 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 Three-Stone Ruby and Tourmaline Stack Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim 18 karat gold three-stone ruby an tourmaline stack ring features a vibrant round ruby flanked by sparkling blue-green tourmalines. Handcrafted in 18k green gold, Faye Kim’s modern design conveys understated elegance for an everyday look. Size 7.25 Model...
Ruby, Tourmaline, 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 .55 tcw Size 6.75 Width 3MM Rings are sold...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Ruby and Mandarin Garnet Stack Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A vibrant oval shaped ruby paired with two sparkling mandarin garnets, this three stone ring is beautifully crafted, bezel set and matte-finished. Wear alone or stacked with other r...
Ruby, Garnet, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond 4-Row Cigar Band Ring, Size 4
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Meticulously crafted in 18 karat gold, Faye Kim's version of the iconic cigar band is a true work of art with four rows of burnished brilliant-cut diamonds that creates a dazzling st...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Blue and Green Sapphire Bezel Stack Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This three-stone 18 karat gold Faye Kim stack ring features a vibrant oval-shaped blue sapphire flanked by sparkling green sapphires, all bezel-set in matte gold. Wear alone or stack...
Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Diamond Comet Ring, 1.70tcw, Handmade in USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18k gold, this spectacular one-of-a-kind Faye Kim diamond comet ring is certain to be a conversation starter. From every angle, the r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Blue-Green and Paraiba Tourmaline Flower Ring, 8.69tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Flower Ring is certain to evoke happiness and joy with its spectacular petals of blue-green tourmaline and paraiba tourmaline "pistil" center cluster. Tour...
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Lemon Citrine and Pink Tourmaline Three Stone Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This gorgeous three stone ring features a center checkerboard cushion, pale lemon lime citrine, approximately 6.49 CTS, flanked by t...
Citrine, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Blue Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring eternity band, set with two rows of 0.82 carats of round cut blu sapphires. Alex Jona jewels stand out,...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Blue Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold eternity band ring, set with 5.91 carats of emerald cut blue sapphires. Alex Jona gifts stand out, not only fo...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 4.19 Carat Multi-Sapphire Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Indulge in the timeless beauty of our 18 Karat Gold 4.19 Carat Multi-Sapphire Eternity Band Ring. This exquisite ring is adorned with a mesmerizing array of multi-colored sapphires, ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold and Pink Sapphire Eternity Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Tickle her pink with this 18 karat rose gold pink sapphire eternity ring with 39 sapphires = 0.59 Cttw in a size 6.25! Sapphire is the bir...
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
18 Karat Gold GIA Fine Vivid Red Oval Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a truly breathtaking ruby and diamond three stone engagement ring, hand crafted in solid 18k gold. The ring features a truly mesmerizing, GIA certified ruby solita...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 8.81 Carat Diamond and Pink Sapphire Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Immerse yourself in the exquisite allure of our 18 Karat Gold 8.81 Carat Diamond and Pink Sapphire Eternity Band Ring – a stunning testament to eternal love and timeless beauty. Each...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage David Yurman 18K .70 ctw Diamond Cross Over Pavé Ring Size 5.75
By David Yurman
Located in Conroe, TX
An iconic expression of David Yurman's celebrated artistry, this exquisite 18K Gold Sculpted Cable Crossover Ring features approximately 0.70 carats of shimmering pavé-set diamonds. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Estate Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
The word Twist was used to describe a popular dance in the early 1960s. Twist means writhing, pirouette, the same idea that inspired this ring, in a whirlwind of white gold and preci...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Bezel Bright Pink Green Tourmaline Three 3 Stone Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (2) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Oval Cut - Burnish Set - Vibrant Pink Color - 5 x 4mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Oval Cut - Burnish Set - Green Apple Co...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,828Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified Diamond and Blue Sapphire Three Stone Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Certified Diamond and Blue Sapphire Three Stone Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 1.09 carats and diamonds of 0.78 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with ev...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
10.2 Carat Garnet and Yellow Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
10.2 Carat cushion-cut Garnet and Yellow pear-shaped Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K Yellow Gold This stunning Three-Stone Ring features a 10.2 Carat cushion-cut Garnet at its centr...
Garnet, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Shield Emerald Cut Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18k gold*, this spectacular one of a kind Faye Kim diamond shield emerald cut ring is certain to be a conversation starter. From every angle, the ring, with its 6.74 t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Green and Pink Tourmaline Stack Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A vibrant round green tourmaline flanked by sparkling pink tourmalines. This three stone ring is beautifully crafted, bezel set and matte-finished. Wear alone or stacked with other r...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Emerald and Pink Sapphire Stack Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A vibrant round emerald flanked by sparkling pink sapphires. This three stone ring is beautifully crafted, bezel set and matte-finished. Wear alone or stacked with other rings to el...
Sapphire, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Blue Green Sapphire Stack Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A vibrant oval shaped blue sapphire flanked by two sparkling green sapphires. This three stone ring is beautifully crafted, bezel set and matte-finished. Wear alone or stacked with ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Emerald and Peridot Stack Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A vibrant oval shaped emerald flanked by sparkling peridots. This three stone ring is beautifully crafted, bezel set and matte-finished. Wear alone or stacked with other rings to el...
Emerald, Peridot, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Green Tourmaline and Diamond Eternity RIng
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Great for stacking! Alternating bezel ring with diamonds and green tourmaline. Set in 18k gold with a matte finish, this ring can be worn alone or stacked with other diamond and colo...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18k Gold Blue Moonstone and Mozambique Aquamarine Daisy Cocktail Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
One of a Kind and Unique, Faye Kim's Ceylon Blue Moonstone Daisy Ring features a beautiful deep blue Aquamarine center. Known for its beautiful a...
Moonstone, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 11.84 Carat Milky Diamond Daisy Cocktail Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Unique statement ring handcrafted in Faye Kim's signature 18k green gold. Understated yet impactful, this modern day cocktail ring has the brilliance and sparkle of diamonds with th...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Milky Diamond Gold Daisy Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Forge your own original style with this milky diamond daisy ring. Unique, domed and generously sized, while still keeping comfort in mind. Milky diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim Sparkling Rose Cut Diamond 18k Gold Flower Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
The perfect diamond flower ring! Handmade in 18k green* gold handmade, each fancy shaped diamond is bezel set and combined to create a flower cocktail ring for the modern women. Sp...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold