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 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 18K Gold High Dome Ring, Contemporary Design, USA
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 18K Gold Bezel Set Colombian Emerald Dome Ring, Size 8
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Colombian Emerald High Dome Ring with a bezel-set matte finish. Emerald .98 cts Size 8, can be resized Handmade in the USA
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Tapered Barrel Band Ring, Handmade in USA, Size 6.25
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye KimBarrel ring in her signature 18 Karat matte gold. Tapered: 14mm x 7mm Size 6.25 Handmade in the USA
18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim Sterling Silver High Dome Ring, Size 8, Handmade in USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim Sterling Silver High Dome Ring is a sleek and polished statement piece for everyday wear. Available in polished or matte finish. Height 9mm Size 8, can be sized Handm...
Sterling Silver
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Milky Diamond Gold Dome Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Rich in color, texture, and substance, this Faye Kim design is the quintessential statement ring. Meticulously handcrafted in 18k gold, each rose cut milky diamond is pave-set to cr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 11.5 Carats Rainbow Moonstone Cabochon 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A magical high dome 12 x 14 mm rainbow moonstone cabochon enchants surrounded by an organic line texture wide sculpted bezel in this classically simple 18K gold ring design. The mute...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay 18K Yellow Gold Hand-Hammered Dome Ring 1980's USA
By Henry Dunay
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous and bold hallmarked Henry Dunay 18K gold ring is all hand hammered yellow gold. There is a plaque on the inside of the ring that states Dunay 18K. He is a well know and respected NYC...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
John Hardy Estate Ladies Kali Pebble Marquise Dome Ring 6 Sterling Silver
By John Hardy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
John Hardy Estate Ladies Kali Pebble Marquise Dome Ring Size 6 Sterling Silver JH10 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBA...
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960's Sterling Silver Sculptural Dome Ring Size 6.5"
Located in North Miami, FL
The cross over open weave of the sterling silver sculptural vintage 1960's ring makes for a interesting pattern. It is signed 925. It has a dome shape. The ring size is 6.5" and the ...
Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver
Vintage Boucheron 18k Gold Diamond Dome Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Boucheron ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold, dates to the late 1980s to early 1990s. The design features sculpted fluted shoulders that frame a raised diamond panel set in a geom...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 12.6 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A luminous and flashing 12 mm high-dome cushion shaped cabochon rainbow moonstone rests in a vertical "4-point with jawan" Steven Battelle designed setting atop a tapered matte-finis...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
18K Gold 6.55cts Bezel Set Men's Colombian Emerald Solitaire Gypsy Signet Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a stunning, Colombian emerald signet bezel ring in 18K yellow gold. This gorgeous statement-size solitaire ring carries a 6.55-carat ethically mined emerald in a secure ...
Emerald, 18k Gold
2.50 Carat Moonstone Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Moonstone cocktail ring. 1 blue/white oval cabochon moonstone 14k yellow gold ring. 1 bluesish white cabochon moonstone, approx...
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Rainbow Moonstone and Teal Sapphire Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold rainbow moonstone and teal sapphire ring featuring a cushion cut moonstone weighing 3.21 carats. The moonstone is transparent/clear with blue sheen and measures about ...
Moonstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, W...
Vintage Moonstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A vintage moonstone and diamond 18 karat yellow gold cluster ring. The centre cabochon cut moonstone is surrounded by a cluster of 11 claw set old mine cut diamonds of 1.10 carats a...
Moonstone, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Rainbow Moonstone 18K Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
* we offer complimentary resizing on all of our rings Discover timeless elegance with this extraordinary shimmering Rainbow Moonstone ring set in rich 18-carat yellow gold. At its h...
Diamond, Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Rose Cut Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
Antique dome ring made in 18 Kt yellow gold and 800 silver. This vintage ring dates early 1900s. Ring has been left in its antique condition. The o...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Dome Ring, 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Dome Ring, 18K Gold with Diamonds. Ring is hallmarked. US ring size: 8 Including certificate of authenticity.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies Dome Ring, 18 Karat Solid Gold with White Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Ladies Dome Ring, 18 Karat Gold with white Diamonds. Very high quality workmanship and high quality diamonds. US ring size: 7 Including certificate of authenticity.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Emerald and Diamond 18-Karat Gold Dome Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Exquisite ring with an artful design and make. It is a dome ring with a vivid red marquise cut ruby in its center, from which four lines of square emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 bezel-set this mesmerizing cushion-cut blue moonstone into 18 karat gold. The moonstone radiates hues of purple and blue with every movement and the green gold's ma...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold 3.72ct 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 18 Karat Gold Blue Moonstone Cushion Bezel Ring - 3.72 cts
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim has bezel-set this mesmerizing cushion-cut blue moonstone, with its bluish, milky color, into 18 karat gold. The matte finish complements the beauty of the stone. Moonstone...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Blue Moonstone Cushion Bezel Ring - 2.82 cts
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim has bezel-set this mesmerizing cushion-cut blue moonstone, with its bluish, milky color, into 18 karat gold. The matte finish complements the beauty of the stone beautifully...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Burnished Diamond Dome Ring, .60ctw, Size 6.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Burnished Diamond Dome Ring has a clean, understated design with a smooth, polished matte finish studded with sparkling diamonds. Diamonds .60 ctw Dome height 4...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold 25.5 Carat Oval Moonstone and Diamond Ring, Size 8.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Designer Faye Kim set this stunning oval rainbow moonstone in 18k matte green gold with two side diamonds. The moonstones reflects a bluish, milky light similar to that of the moon. ...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Milky Aquamarine Oval Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's beautiful Milky Aquamarine Oval Bezel Ring is handcrafted in 18 karat gold. The clean bezel setting and matte gold finish enhance the stone'...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Milky Aquamarine Cushion Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's beautiful Milky Aquamarine Cushion Bezel Ring is handcrafted in 18 karat gold. The clean bezel setting and matte gold finish enhance the stone's natural translucent aqua c...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Milky Aqua Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's beautiful Milky Aqua Bezel Ring is handcrafted in 18 karat gold. The clean bezel setting, cushion-cut shape, and matte gold finish enhance the stone's natural blue-gray co...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Round Milky Aqua Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's beautiful Round Milky Aqua Bezel Ring is handcrafted in 18 Karat Gold. The clean bezel setting and matte gold finish enhance the stone's natural blue gray color. Wear alon...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Rainbow Moonstone Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Considered to be a stone of inner growth and strength, this mesmerizing rainbow moonstone has been bezel set by designer Faye Kim in 18k gold and reflects a bluish, milky light that ...
Diamond, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Moonstone and Triple Diamond Bead Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Considered to be a stone of inner growth and strength, this round rainbow moonstone with its three side bead diamonds has been set by designer Faye Kim in 18k gold and reflects a blu...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Oval Moonstone and Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Considered to be a stone of inner growth and strength, this round rainbow moonstone with its two side diamonds has been set by designer Faye Kim in 18K gold* and reflects a bluish, m...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Moonstone and Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Considered to be a stone of inner growth and strength, this round rainbow moonstone with its two side diamonds has been set by designer Faye Kim in 18K gold* and reflects a bluish, m...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Cushion Cut Hinged Moonstone Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's beautiful Moonstone Bezel Ring is full of light and reflects beautiful translucent blue hues. The chunky 18K gold hinge setting is uniq...
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold