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 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 Platinum Oval Black Diamond Ring, .82 Carat, Size 6.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Sleek and modern, this platinum ring showcases an oval black diamond in Faye Kim signature minimalist bezel. The bold, dark stone contrasts beautifully with the matte-finished platin...
Black Diamond, Platinum
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 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 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 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 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
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 bezel in 18 karat gold with a matte finish. Can be mixed and stacked with other rings for a c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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 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 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 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 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 6.55 Carat Rubellite Ring, Size 6.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 22 Karat Gold Rubellite Ring is evocative of a traditional signet ring, but with a modern twist. Rubellite, a ruby red-pink variety of tourma...
Rubelite, Gold, 22k 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 Zambian Emerald Bezel Ring, 10.83 Carats, Size 7.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Emerald Bezel Ring showcases a stunning Zambian Emerald with clean, understated design and a smooth, matte finish. The ring's slightly chunky and effortlessly chi...
Emerald, Platinum
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 Blue Oval Moonstone Ring with Diamond Halo
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This beautiful Moonstone Bezel Ring is full of light and reflects beautiful translucent blue hues. The shape, polish, and matte gold enhances the moonstones striking rainbow effect. Complete with a Diamond halo for extra sparkle. Handcrafted in 18k green gold, Faye Kim...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 22 Karat 6.57 Carat Gold Blue Sapphire Ring, Size 6.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim offers a fresh take on the classic signet ring by imbuing it with sleek, modern lines and setting it with a vividly-hued Blue Sapphire. The stone is beautifully showcased in...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Granulation Bezel Ring, 2.75cts
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted by Faye Kim in 18 karat gold, this vibrant emerald cut pink tourmaline, is bezel set with a halo of granulation beads for a timeless, classic feel. Tourmaline: 2.75 car...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Ceylon Sapphire Emerald Cut Bezel Ring, Size 6.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Ceylon Sapphire Emerald Cut Ring, with its bright, vitreous luster, is beautifully bezel-set and matte-finished. Sapp...
Sapphire, Platinum
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 Platinum Ceylon Sapphire Oval Bezel Ring, Size 6.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Ceylon Sapphire Oval Ring, with its bright, vitreous luster, is beautifully bezel set and matte finished. Sapphire .76 carats Size 6.75, can be sized Ring show...
Sapphire, Platinum
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 Platinum Marquise Diamond Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Whether worn as an engagement ring or a stack ring, Faye Kim's Marquise Diamond Bezel Ring in Platinum is handcrafted with a beautiful matte finish ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum 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 platinum with a matte finish for a clean, timele...
Sapphire, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Whether worn as an engagement ring or a stack ring, Faye Kim's Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Ring, set East/West in Platinum, is handcrafted with a beau...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum 1.50ct Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Engagement Ring, Size 6.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Whether worn as an engagement ring or a stack ring, Faye Kim's Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Ring, set East/West in Platinum, is handcrafted with a beautiful matte finish for a clean, co...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Bezel Dome Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
18k Gold Bezel Set Colombian Emerald High Dome Ring Emerald .98 cts Size 8, can be sized RN237
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Faceted Oval Tanzanite Dome Ring, 6.20cts
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Faceted Oval Tanzanite Dome Ring showcases a stunning Tanzanite with a clean, understated design and smooth matte finish. The ring's slightly chunky and effortles...
Tanzanite, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Offering classic yet contemporary appeal, this platinum ring, with its matte finish, is bezel set with an open gallery and can be easily stacked. Mix and match to create your own style. Size 6.75 Ring can be sized. Diamond: Old European Cushion Cut...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim Matte Platinum Diamond Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, 1.01 Carat
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Whether worn as an engagement ring or a stack ring, Faye Kim's Emerald cut diamond ring in Platinum is handcrafted with a beautiful matte finish for a clean, contemporary feel. Size ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Hot Pink Tourmaline Stack Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
The perfect bright, and simple, hot pink tourmaline solitaire ring. Beautifully crafted, bezel set and matte-finished. Wear alone or stacked with other rings to elevate your individu...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat White Gold Green Tourmaline Baguette Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
One of a kind - Faye Kim's signature 18K White Gold Green Tourmaline Bezel Baguette Ring, with its matte finish, is beautiful worn alone or stacked...
Tourmaline, White Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pear-Shaped Blue Moonstone Ring with Diamond Halo
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This beautiful Moonstone Bezel Ring is full of light and reflects beautiful translucent blue hues. The shape, polish, and matte gold enhances the moonstone's striking rainbow effect, complete with diamond halo for extra sparkle. Handcrafted in 18k green gold, Faye Kim...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Stack Ring, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim created the perfect 18k gold round emerald stack ring. Beautifully crafted, bezel set and matte-finished. Wear alone or stacked with other rings. Emerald .09 cts Width 3mm ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Oval Blue-Green Tourmaline Single Stone Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Oval Blue-Green Tourmaline Stack Ring features a 1.0 carat oval blue-green tourmaline set in a hand-crafted 18 karat gold bezel. The tourmaline’s vibrant, sh...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
The ultimate statement of luxury and style. Platinum modern engagement ring or stack ring featuring the crisp and clean lines of an emerald-cut diamond. Matte-finished. Diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Cushion Green Tourmaline Cabochon Ring, 5.78ct
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Cushion Green Tourmaline Cabochon Ring features a mesmerizing green tourmaline in a dome setting. Green Tourmaline Cabachon 5.78 Carats Cabochon dimensions ...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold 5.54 Carat Yellow-Olive Cushion Cut Tourmaline Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18K Gold Cushion Cut Yellow-Olive Tourmaline Ring Tourmaline: 5.54 Carats Dimensions: 14 x 10.5 mm Shank Width: 3.5 x 2.5 mm Size: 6.75 H...
Tourmaline, Gold
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold Tanzanite Faceted Oval Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's stunning 22 Karat Gold Tanzanite Bezel Ring is ideal as an engagement ring, for making a statement, or for layering and stacking with other rings. Tanzanite is said to be...
Tanzanite, Gold, 22k 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, timel...
Sapphire, Gold, 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 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Blue-Green Tourmaline Single Stone Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Blue-Green Tourmaline Single Stone Bezel Ring features a handcut emerald-cut green tourmaline set in a sleek 18 karat gold bezel. The warmth of t...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold 5.55 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Hinged Ring, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim’s signature hinged ring design is centered around a luminous Ceylon sapphire, celebrated for its exceptional clarity and vibrant blue hue. The gemstone is bezel-set in rich ...
Sapphire, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Emerald Single Stone Bezel Ring, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Emerald Stack Ring. This refined stack ring features a .66 carat emerald cut emerald set in a hand-crafted 18 karat gold bezel. The emerald’s livel...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Oval Emerald Single Stone Bezel Ring, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Oval Emerald Stack Ring features a .70 carat oval emerald set in a hand-crafted 18 karat gold bezel. The emerald’s vibrant green hue is beautifully set in Fa...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pear-Shaped Paraiba Tourmaline Single Stone Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Pear-Shaped Paraiba Tourmaline Stack Ring features a .70 carat pear-shaped Paraiba tourmaline set in a hand-crafted 18 karat gold bezel. The pear-shaped gems...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pear-Shaped Hot Pink Tourmaline Single Stone Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Pear-Shaped Hot Pink Tourmaline Stack Ring features a 1.20 carat pear-shaped hot pink tourmaline set in a hand-crafted 18 karat gold bezel. The pear-shaped t...
Pink Sapphire, 18k 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
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold .63 Carat Oval Purple Sapphire Single Stone Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Oval Purple Sapphire Stack Ring features an oval .63 carat purple sapphire set in a hand-crafted 18 karat gold bezel. The sapphire’s rich violet hue is be...
Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Single Stone Bezel Ring, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Stack Ring. This striking stack ring features a 1.30 carat emerald cut pink sapphire set in ...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Lavender Sapphire Single Stone Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Lavender Sapphire Stack Ring features a 1.77 carat emerald cut lavender sapphire set in a hand-crafted 18 karat gold bezel. The sapphire’s soft, ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Hot Pink Sapphire Single Stone Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Hot Pink Sapphire Stack Ring. This stack ring features a .61 carat emerald cut hot pink sapphire set in a ...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold .70 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Single Stone Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Oval Blue Sapphire Stack Ring features a .70 carat oval blue sapphire set in a hand-crafted 18 karat gold bezel. The sapphire’s deep, luminous blue is beauti...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pear-Shaped Emerald Single Stone Bezel Ring, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pear-Shaped Emerald Stack Ring. This refined stack ring features a .65 carat pear-shaped emerald set in a hand-crafted 18 karat gold bezel. The emerald’s vivid...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Green Tourmaline Round Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Green Tourmaline Round Bezel Ring, with its transparent and brilliant bluish green color, is beautifully bezel set and matte finished. The ring can be worn a...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold African Blue-Green Tourmaline Stack Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
The perfect bright Blue-Green African Tourmaline stack ring. Beautifully crafted, bezel set and matte-finished. Wear alone or stacked with other r...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Oval Green Tourmaline Cabochon Ring, 5.35cts
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
18k Gold Oval Green Tourmaline Cabochon Ring Tourmaline 5.35 cts Size 6.75, can be sized Handmade in the USA
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Light Pink Tourmaline Stack Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
The perfect bright, and simple light pink tourmaline stack ring. Beautifully crafted, bezel set and matte-finished. Wear alone or stacked with other rings to elevate your style! Han...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold