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 Handmade Paperclip Chain Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Chic and versatile, Faye Kim's solid 18k gold handmade paperclip link chain bracelet can be worn alone, layered with others, or dressed up with charms. Sleek and elegant with just th...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Green Gold Chain Link Bracelet, Contemporary Design, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handmade in 18K Green Gold, Faye Kim's chain link is bracelet is planished and matte-finished for a fresh, modern feel. The safety clasp adds extra security and can be used to display a variety of charms to help personalize your look. Photographed with 18K Gold & Diamond Dog Charm...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Link Bracelet with Toggle Closure
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Diamond Link Bracelet with Toggle Closure is a stunner. Substantial handmade oval links and a toggle are fully embellished with round, brilliant cut diamonds...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pinwheel Paperclip Link Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim 18K Gold Diamond Paperclip Link Bracelet gives an iconic chainlink a modern twist with a diamond pinwheel and round double links. Wear alone or stacked with gold bangle...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Anticlastic Bypass Cuff Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Anticlastic Bypass Cuff Bracelet is lightweight and slightly flexible for easy wear. Length 7.75" Tapered Width 1.25" Handmade in the USA
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Anticlastic Cuff Bracelet, Contemporary Design, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
18k Gold Anticlastic Cuff Finished with Coiled Terminals Size 2.25" Width 1.25", tapered BR6000-Wrap
Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Vannes, FR
This sophisticated 18K yellow gold bracelet by Mesure et Art du Temps embodies the timeless balance between strength and elegance. Composed of bold, interlocking links, it combines t...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ready to Ship 18k Yellow Gold Unisex Modern Link Chain Bracelet
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Ready to ship. Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Modern Unisex Link Chain Bracelet Handcrafted in Italy. This 18K Yellow Gold bracelet is special because the clasp has the same oval shape and blends in with the chain. Its modern unisex shape makes it wearable on any occasion, also suitable for attaching charms. This bracelet 7.87 inches (20 cm) long is handcrafted in Italy and is made up of two long links alternating with a shorter one. Rossella Ugolini Jewelry Designer's collection is 100% handcrafted with loads of love in Rome. An exclusive design, enriched by the most precious metals and gems, gives shape to Rossella's daily inspirations and a lifetime passion, framed by the timeless beauty of Rome and its enchanting atmosphere. Quality comes from attention to detail. Each Rossella Ugolini's item is unique and never worn or owned before. Each box is wrapped with paper and ribbons in a color that matching the jewelry. In addiction you will find a handwritten card and a watercolor drawing of the piece. The box is seal with a wax lacquer seal . Feel free to contact us for any jewel's customization, we'll be pleased to create a one-of-a-kind piece on request for you. The strength of the collections proposed by Rossella Ugolini comes from the quality of the product, still characterized today by a strong artisan imprint and attention to detail. The company has always been faithfully linked to a Made in Italy that accompanies the jewels from the choice of the best precious stones, subjected to careful selection, up to the final packaging for which a finish aimed at a perfect fit of the jewel is always required . Today, in the Rome Atelier, we are committed to obtaining excellence from every single product. The laboratory entirely dedicated to design and handmade creations is also located in Rome. By choosing a jewel from the Rossella Ugolini collection, you are not only choosing to support a unique, careful and meticulously built savoir-faire, built over years of work and artistic experimentation; by choosing the ""well-made"" by hand, you contribute to the growth and diffusion of a sector full of value, storytelling, culture and inspiration, in which Beauty plays a fundamental role: as inspirer and muse of the soul. Details Rossella Ugolini Design Collection 18k Yellow Gold Unisex Modern Link...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990's 14k Yellow Gold Italian Made Wide Link Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1990's 14K Yellow Gold Italian Made Wide Link Bracelet - The bracelet measures .5 inches wide and 7.5 inches long and features a hidden plunger clasp built into a link with a...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Bradenton, FL
14k yellow gold unisex link bracelet. 10" in length, 0.25"W, 29.33 grams TW. Lobster claw clasp. Marked 14K.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold link chain bracelet. Dimensions : L x 20 mm, W x 14 mm - L x 0.78 in, W x 0.55 in. 63 Grams. Alex Jona jewe...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold, this exceptional estate link bracelet seamlessly blends timeless sophistication with a bold, modern aesthetic. Featuring beautifully ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Centering a luminous golden South Sea pearl, this majestic piece is a hot commodity in any season.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
