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 Diamond Small Granulation Bead Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's signature diamond small granulation bead ring in 18 karat gold offers endless possibilities for stacking or wear on its own for a delicate, clean, contemporary look. Di...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Burnished Diamond Band Ring .46ctw, 3.5mm
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 sparkling, bright white diamonds and matte finish. It offers endless wa...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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, the ring's elegant simplici...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Small Granulation Bead Ring, Size 7.75
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 7.75, can be resized Handmade in the USA
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Diamond Baguette Ring, 5.27ctw, Unisex, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Diamond Baguette ring has channel set baguette diamonds for a clean, sleek look. A perfect statement ring for the modern-day...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum Asscher Diamond Eternity Ring, 4.39ct
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Asscher Diamond Eternity Ring features bezel-set square cut diamonds with large step facets and high crowns, producin...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum Micropave Diamond Eternity Band, .77cts, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim Platinum Micropave Eternity Band Diamonds .77 tcw Size 7 Handmade in the USA
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 22K Gold Granulation Bead Band Ring, Unisex, Handmade USA
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. The ring would a...
Gold, 22k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Diamond Granulation Eternity Bead Ring, .38tcw, Size 8
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's handcrafted Platinum Diamond Granulation Eternity Bead Ring is part of her signature collection. Ideal for stacking or wearing alone for a simple, sophisticated look. Di...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Square Stack Band Rings, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Designed to stack together for a clean, modern look, Faye Kim's bands are made in solid 18k gold with a matte finish. Mix with other stack rings for versatility and to create your ow...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Burnished Band Ring, Size 7.25
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Crafted from solid 18 Karat Gold, Faye Kim's Diamond Burnished Band Ring offers subtle sparkle to an every day piece. This versatile ring can be worn...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Diamond Granulation Eternity Bead Ring, .36tcw, Size 6.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's handcrafted Platinum Diamond Granulation Eternity Bead Ring is part of her signature collection. Ideal for stacking or wearing alone for a simple, sophisticated look. Di...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Medium Diamond Granulation Bead Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18 karat gold, Faye Kim's medium diamond granulation bead ring is part of her signature collection. Ideal for stacking or wearing alone for a simple, sophisticated loo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Grooved Band Ring, size 7.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Crafted from solid 18 Karat Gold, Faye Kim's Grooved Band Ring has a textured surface that blends a classic style with modern design. This elegant gold band makes a bold statement th...
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 and is part of her signature collection. Ideal for stacking or we...
Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Square Wide Stack Band Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Made in solid 18k gold, Faye Kim's comfort fit wide band ring with a square profile is a versatile ring that can be worn alone or stacked for a fresh, modern look. Size 7, can be re...
Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Small Granulation Bead Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's signature Small Granulation Bead Ring in 18 karat gold offers endless possibilities for stacking or wear on its own for a delicate, cl...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Ring, 1.18ct, Modern Design
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Ring is handcrafted with bright, round brilliant cut diamonds in a bezel setting. With its modern design, this piece can be worn alone for a...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum Diamond Bezel Eternity Ring, 2.53ctw, Size 7, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A classic beauty, Faye Kim's timeless Platinum Diamond Bezel Eternity ring is big, bold and beautiful -- the perfect band ring to wear alone or to stack. Diamonds 2.53 ctw F/G Color...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum Asscher Diamond Eternity Channel Ring, 3.25ctw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Asscher Diamond Eternity Channel Ring is timeless with square cut diamonds that feature large step facets and high crowns,...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Micro Pave Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k gold micro pave diamond eternity band ring with round brilliant cut diamonds Diamonds .46 tcw Width 2mm Size 5.5 - c...
Diamond, 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 18K Gold Square Band Ring, Comfort Fit, Size 7, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Made in solid 18k gold, Faye Kim's comfort fit thin band ring with a square profile is versatile and can be worn alone or stacked for a fresh, modern look. Width: 3.5 mm Size 7 Han...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Medium Granulation Bead Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18 karat gold, Faye Kim's Medium Granulation Bead Ring is part of her signature collection. Ideal for stacking or wearing alone for a simple, sophisticated look. Siz...
Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Asscher Cut 7.50 Carat Diamond Ring Platinum Eternity Band
By Lili Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Asscher Cut diamond ring platinum eternity band shared prong style with a gallery. 15 perfectly matched diamonds weighing a minimum of 7.50 cts. G.I.A certificates for each diamond ....
Diamond, Platinum
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, brushed 18 karat yellow gold ring band, set with 9 white diamonds weighting 0.08 carats. US size 6. Can be sized to any specifica...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Platinum & Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine vintage platinum and diamond eternity band ring. With round brilliant diamonds prong set in a platinum band that is embellished with decorative engravings on the side of...
Diamond, Platinum
Custom Made 18k Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond, Size 7.75
Located in New York, NY
-Custom made -18k Yellow Gold -Ring size: 7.75 -Diamond: 0.7ct, VVS clarity, E-F color -Weight: 3.2gr
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Ring / Band
Located in Stamford, CT
18Kt Yellow Gold Wedding Ring/Band. Size 7 with 6.49 grams total weight.
18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Emerald Baguette Diamond Contemporary Wedding Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
You don’t have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. Art, color and culture all come together to inspire this 18 karat gold emerald baguette dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade vintage eternity wedding band ring. 30 square step cut diamonds in a platinum setting. 30 step cut diamonds, G VS approx. 1....
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy .74 Carat Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy seven diamond platinum wedding band ring. 7 round brilliant cut diamonds, G-H VS-SI approx. .74cts Size 6 and sizable Platinum Stamped: PLAT 4.6 grams Width at top: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Diana M. Platinum 8.85 Ct Asscher Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum asscher cut diamonds VVSVS def eternity wedding band with 8.85ct of diamonds total weight Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years. Dia...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Rose Gold Diamond 3mm Band Ring 10
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Rose Gold Diamond 3mm Band Ring 10 Metal: 18K Rose Gold Size: 10 Band Width: 3mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds Hallmark: ©T&Co. AU750 Condition: Exce...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1895 3.5mm Wedding Band
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier Material: 18K yellow gold Serial: HU7900 Dimensions: the ring measures 3.5mm wide Size: 59 (9.0) Weight: 5.15 grams Guaranteed authentic by seller.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
S8 Tiffany and Co. 3mm Forever Wedding Band 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Band Width: ~3 mm Ring Thickness: ~1.5 mm Ring Size: 8 Total Weight: 3.8 Grams Stamped: "Tiffany &Co." "Au750"...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold 3MM Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: 18K yellow gold Dimensions: ring top measures 3mm wide Weight: 3.70 grams Size: 8 No box or papers included
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat White Gold 3-Row Baguette and Round Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ladies diamond wedding ring, containing 1 row of 13 baguette cut diamonds of fine quality weighing .80pts. and 2 rows of either side of 22 round full cut diamonds of f...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman 18 Karat Rose Gold Sculpted Cable Band Ring 3mm
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: David Yurman Material: 18K rose gold Ring Size: 6.75 Dimensions: ring measures 3mm wide Weight: 5.12 grams
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Granulation Bead Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in platinum, Faye Kim's Granulation Bead Ring is part of her signature collection. The circle of matte-finished granulation beads is both elegant and contemporary. Ideal ...
Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum Diamond Granulation Eternity Bead Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in platinum, Faye Kim's Diamond Granulation Eternity Bead Ring is part of her signature collection. The circle of matte-finished granulation beads is both elegant and con...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum Granulation Bead Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in platinum, Faye Kim's Granulation Bead Ring is part of her signature collection. The circle of matte-finished granulation beads is both elegant and contemporary. Ideal ...
Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Grooved Band Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Crafted from solid 18 Karat Gold, Faye Kim's Grooved Band Ring, with its textured surface, blends both classic, timeless style with modern luxury. Width 12mm Size: 7.75, can be si...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band, 10.25ctw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's stunning 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band is both timeless and modern. The perfectly matched emerald-cut diamonds, with large step facets and high crowns, p...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Asscher Diamond Eternity Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Asscher Diamond Eternity Ring is both timeless and modern, with its bezel-set square cut diamonds that feature large ...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum Diamond Baguette Eternity Band
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Diamond Baguette Eternity Band ring has channel set baguette diamonds for a clean, sleek look. A perfect statement ...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum Diamond Bezel Eternity Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A classic beauty! Timeless and wearable, Faye Kim's Platinum Diamond Bezel Eternity ring is big, bold, and beautiful - the perfect band ring to wear alo...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Medium Diamond Granulation Bead Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18k gold, the medium weight diamond granulation band ring is part of Faye Kim's signature collection. Ideal for stacking or wear alone f...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Gypsy Set Diamond Band Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Gypsy set or burnished, the bright white diamonds in Faye Kim's 18k gold band ring shines brightly and is a perennial favorite from her signature collection. Endless possibilities to...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Sapphire Eternity Band Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Great for stacking, Faye Kim's classic eternity band has bezel set diamonds and faceted blue Sapphires in 18k gold. Wear alone or stack wit...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Milky Diamond Bezel Eternity Stack Rings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
18k green* gold rose cut milky diamond bezel eternity rings. The varying hues of the diamonds make each handcrafted ring unique. The colors range from...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's round brilliant cut diamond eternity band alternates small and large diamond bezels. Perfect on its own or stacked with ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Milky Diamond Bezel Eternity Stack Rings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
18k green* gold rose cut milky diamond bezel eternity rings. The varying hues of the diamonds make each handcrafted ring unique. The colors range from...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Granulation Bead Band Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
The beauty and luxury of precious gold can be appreciated in Faye Kim's solid 18k Green* gold granulation bead ring. The perfect addition to any...
Gold, 18k Gold