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.
Find Faye Kim jewelry on 1stDibs.
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Baroque Freshwater Pearl Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold White Baroque Freshwater Pearl Ring is bezel set and highlights the classic beauty of pearls made wearable for t...
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Diamond Hinged Chiclet Ring, .31ctw, USA Made
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A modern-day take on the signet ring, Faye Kim's Platinum Diamond Hinged Chiclet Ring sparkles with bright, white burnished diamonds. With its flattering chiclet, or antique cushion,...
Diamond, Platinum
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 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
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Yellow Sapphire Burnished Bar Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Yellow Sapphire Handmade Burnished Bar Ring can be worn alone or mixed with other rings to brighten your everyday style and add sparkle to your wardrobe. Per...
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Burnished Diamond Eternity Band Ring .12ctw, 2mm
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Burnished Diamond Eternity Band is both modern and minimalistic, simple yet luxurious The round white diamonds sparkle brightly against the ring's matte fini...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Oval Green Tourmaline Cabochon Ring, 5.35cts
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Oval Green Tourmaline Cabochon Ring Tourmaline 5.35 carats Size 6.75, can be resized Handmade in the USA
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Marquise/Round Diamond Half Eternity Band
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Worn alone or stacked, Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Marquise/Round Diamond Half Eternity Band would be a great addition to your jewelry co...
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
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 18K Gold Diamond Bead Stack Ring, Size 6.5, Contemporary
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's signature 18k gold diamond bead granulation rings are perfect for stacking. Each one sparkles with a single round brilliant cut diamond. Matte finish. Center Diamond bea...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire Burnished Bar Ring, .49 tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Perfect for every occasion, Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire Handmade Burnished Bar Ring can be worn alone or mixed and matched with other rings to brighten up your everyday st...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k 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 18 Karat Gold Light Aquamarine Burnished Bar Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Light Aquamarine Handmade Burnished Bar Ring can be worn alone or mixed and matched with other rings to brighten up your everyday style and add sparkle to yo...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Orange Sapphire Burnished Bar Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold Orange Sapphire Handmade Burnished Bar Ring can be worn alone or layered with other rings to brighten your everyday style and add sparkle to your wardrobe. Oran...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Red Coral and Raw Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k gold fiery red Coral ring is beautifully handcrafted and accented with triple raw diamond granulation detail and is one-of-a-kind. Coral: 17mm Ring Size 7. Made in t...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat White Gold Green Tourmaline Baguette Ring, 1.18 Carats
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's signature 18K White Gold Green Tourmaline Bezel Baguette Ring is beautiful worn alone or stacked with other rings. This ring bezel-set w...
Tourmaline, White Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Emerald Bezel Ring, Contemporary Design, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Bezel Ring, ideal as an engagement ring, statement ring, or for stacking with other rings. Emerald .76 carats Shank 5.3mm Size 7, can be resized Plea...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Hot Pink Tourmaline Stack Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim designed the perfect bright, and simple, hot pink tourmaline solitaire ring in 18k gold. Beautifully crafted, bezel-set and matte-finished. Wear alone or stacked with other ...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
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 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
Faye Kim 18K Gold Ceylon Sapphire Bezel Ring, .62 Carats, USA
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 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 Ha...
Tourmaline, Gold
Faye Kim Women's 18k Gold Mesh Ring, Contemporary Design, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Mesh Ring in 18k gold features handcrafted open link "mesh" rings and offers subtle elegance with an edge. Size 7 Length: 1" Handmade in the USA
18k Gold, 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 is part of her signature collection. Ideal for stacking or wearin...
Platinum
Faye Kim 18K Green Gold Lifesaver Ring with White Diamonds, Size 6.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Green Gold Lifesaver Ring with White Diamonds Diamonds .09 ctw 1/2" diameter Size 6.5, can be resized Handmade in the USA
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Milgrain Diamond Eternity Band
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Worn alone or stacked, Faye Kim's 18K Gold Milgrain Diamond Eternity Bands are a versatile addition to your jewelry collection. A classi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Braided Stack Ring, Size 6, 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
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Large Butterfly Ring with Diamond Eyes
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. Crafted in 18 karat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum 1 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim Platinum Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, featuring a 1 carat asscher-cut diamond bezel-set in matte platinum with two side baguette diamonds. Radiant cut diamond 1 Ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Green Sapphire Granulation Bead Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's brilliant Green Sapphire Granulation Bead Ring is handcrafted in 18 karat gold and matte finished for a contemporary look. Wear alone or stacked with others to express you...
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Granulation Bezel Tear Drop Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A modern interpretation of classic granulation, this 18k gold ring showcases an open teardrop silhouette accented with finely bezel-set diamonds. The softly rounded granulated form a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Bead Granulation Stack Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's signature 18 karat gold diamond bead granulation ring is perfect for stacking. Each one sparkles with a single round brilliant cut diamond. Matte finish. Sold separately. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold