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 Sterling Silver Freshwater Pearl Ring, Size 6.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Freshwater Pearl Ring 12-13 mm Size 6.75 *Pearls will vary slightly in color, shape and size.
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Faye Kim Contemporary Sterling Silver Signet Ring, Size 6.5, USA
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 18 Karat Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18k gold, this Faye Kim cushion-shaped mabe pearl and diamond ring is the perfect blend of classic and contemporary design. The gold bezel highlights the Mabe pearl's ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Large Granulation Bead Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Part of Faye Kim's 18 karat gold signature collection, this ring contains large granulation beads burnished with round brilliant cut diamonds and is matte-finished for a clean, conte...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold Diamond Granulation Bead Ring, Size 7.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A signature in Faye Kim's collection, this 22 karat gold large granulation bead ring is burnished with round brilliant cut diamonds and matte-finished for a clean, contemporary look. Diamonds .55 carats twt Color/Clarity G/VS Size 7.5 Width 6mm Models photographed wearing similar style rings with and without diamonds; other photos show this 18 Karat Gold Diamond Bead Stack Ring with 22 Karat...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Braided Stack Ring, Handmade in USA, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18K Gold Braided Ring. Worn individually or stacked, this handmade ring adds a modern twist to a classic style. Beautiful, elegant, and simpl...
18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Large Granulation Bead Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Large Granulation Bead Ring is matte-finished for a clean, contemporary look. Perfect for stacking with other rings or wearing alone. Width of granulation bubbles .25" Size: 7.25, can be resized Models photographed wearing similar style rings with and without diamonds; other photos show 18 Karat Gold Diamond Large Granulation Bead Ring, 22 Karat Gold Diamond Granulation Bead Band Ring, 22 Karat Gold Granulation Bead...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Braided Stack Ring, Size 6.5, Handmade in USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18K Gold Braided Ring - Worn individually or stacked, this handmade ring adds a modern twist to a classic style. Beautiful, simple and elegan...
18k Gold, Gold
Byzantine Granulation Ring with Cabochon Turquoise & Diamonds 22kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Byzantine Granulation ring handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a Cabochon Turquoise center and two brilliant cut diamonds. The double base of th...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Lucious Pearl Sterling Silver Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful featuring a white pearl below; top of ring enhanced with Blue Sapphires; approx. .70tctw; Sterling Silver Tarnish-resistant Rhodium mounting; Size 7; we offer compl...
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Moiseikin 18 Karat Gold Mabe Pearl and Sapphire Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
20mm size breath-takingly beautiful Mabe Pearl is artistically mounted in tender flower design decorated with cut blue sapphires, pink sapphires and star sapphires. The shimmer with ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18...
$156Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Estate Heart Ring Size 4.75 Sterling Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Heart Ring Size 4.75 Sterling Silver TIF274 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OU...
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
18K Yellow Gold @ Sterling Silver Unisex Signet Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Signet Ring Collection @ Contemporary Signet Ring. Handcrafted @ made of 18K Yellow Gold crafted on Bold Silver Sterling Signet Ring. The Shank is available in dark or grey burnish sterling silver. Signet Initial...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Chicago Arts & Crafts Signed Sterling Silver & Bloodstone Cabochon Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed, antique Chicago Arts & Crafts signet ring. In sterling silver. From the Art Metal Shops. Set with a round bloodstone cabochon and decorated with applied/stylized le...
Jasper, Sterling Silver
18K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Pavé Band Ring, Retro Style, Size 10, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Two-Tone White and Yellow Gold Diamond Pavé Ring. The ring features nineteen round pave brilliant-cut diamonds set in white gold. There are seventeen 2.0mm diamonds with a c...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Granulated Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios design eternity band ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The gorgeous band is microscopically decorated all the way around with gold wires, and Granulat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
$340Sale Price / item|20% Off
Aquamarine Stackable Half Eternity Band in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarine half eternity band ring in 18K gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The half circular shape represe...
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Lois D. Sasson Design Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Signet Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Lois D. Sasson Design Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Signet Men's Ring. This sophisticated piece features a striking round lapis lazuli set at the center of a matte fin...
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
18K White Gold 5.34ct Emerald-Cut Emerald & Diamond Eternity Stacking Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18K White Gold 5.34ct Emerald-Cut Emerald & Diamond Eternity Stacking Band Ring This impressive eternity-style band features a vibrant, parakeet green emerald-cut emerald vertically...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold Diamond Granulation Bead Band Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Part of Faye Kim's signature collection in 22 karat gold, large granulation beads are burnished with round brilliant cut diamonds and matte finished for a clean, contemporary look. Diamonds: .51 tcw Color/Clarity: G/VS Size: 7.5, can be resized Width of granulation beads .21" each Models photographed wearing similar style rings with and without diamonds; other photos show this 22 Karat Gold Diamond Granulation Bead Band Ring with 22 Karat Gold Granulation...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold Diamond Bead Stack Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Part of Faye Kim's signature collection in 22 karat green gold, large granulation beads are burnished with round brilliant cut diamonds and matte finished for a clean, contemporary look. Diamonds: .51 carats twt Color/Clarity: G/VS Size: 7.5 Width: 6 MM Models photographed wearing similar style rings with and without diamonds; other photos show this 18 Karat Gold Diamond Bead Stack Ring with 22...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Bead Stack Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Part of Faye Kim's signature collection in 18k green gold, large granulation beads are burnished with round brilliant cut diamonds and matte finished for a clean, contemporary look. Diamonds: .51 carats tcw Color/Clarity: G/VS Size: 7.5 Width: 6 MM Models photographed wearing similar style rings with and without diamonds; other photos show this 18 Karat Gold Diamond Bead Stack Ring with 22 Karat...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Bead Stack Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Part of Faye Kim's signature collection in 18k green gold. Large granulation beads are burnished with round brilliant cut diamonds and matte finished for a clean, contemporary look. ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18k gold, this cushion-shaped mabe pearl and diamond ring is the perfect blend of classic and contemporary design. The gold bezel highlights the Mabe pearl's gem quali...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18k Gold Diamond Gold Lifesaver Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Our favorite flavor of lifesavers you ask? Diamond flavor, of course! 18k gold lifesaver ring with free form burnished diamonds. This ring has a contemporary flair which speaks to...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18k gold, this cushion shaped mabe pearl and diamond ring is the perfect blend of classic and contemporary design. The matte...
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim Diamond Gold Butterfly Rings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Whimsy, fanciful and fun! Butterflies are often associated with our souls and seen as a symbol of endurance, change, and hope in people's lives around the world. Faye Kim's butterfly rings have diamond eyes and come in 2 sizes. Small diamond butterfly ring: ($1295) 1/2 inch wide size 6.5 Diamonds .02 cts twt Large diamond butterfly...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim Handmade Oval Pink Tourmaline Cabochon Butterfly Gold Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Bold and modern yet feminine all the same time! This Pink Tourmaline Domed Oval Cabochon ring is set in an 18k green gold* handmade east/west butterfly setting. Ring is approximate...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Square Mabe Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim gives the classic pearl ring a modern yet elegant update using her signature triple diamond granulation. A true ladylike design for the modern woman! The square mabe pearl...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18k Gold African Moonstone Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
ONE OF A KIND Faye Kim's 18k gold handmade African Moonstone bezel ring with a beautiful blue flash. Set east/west for a contemporary feel, this...
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
Pink Sapphire Champagne Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
One of a kind handmade ring in 18k gold. Oval rose cut pink sapphire is bezel set with triple champagne diamond granulation detail. Sapphire weighs 7.0 carats and total diamond wei...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold