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 Baguette Drop Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Diamond Baguette Drop Necklace with a bezel setting is a simple, classic design. Whether your style is traditional or contemporary, it's great as a foundatio...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Baguette Diamond Necklace, .16 Carats, New
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Baguette Necklace with a simple, classic bezel setting. Whether your style is traditional or contemporary, it's great as a foundation piece or to layer...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18k Gold Princess-Cut Diamond Necklace, USA, .11ct
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
When you want just a bit of sparkle and pop, Faye Kim's Princess-cut diamond station necklace is the perfect solution. Bezel set in Faye's signature 18k gold with a matte finish. Wea...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Cushion Diamond Bezel Necklace, 2.16cts
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Designer Faye Kim set this spectacular cushion cut diamond into the perfect bezel and suspended it on her signature 18 karat gold handmade vintage paperclip...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Baguette Bar Pendant
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Sleek and elegant, this Faye Kim Diamond Baguette Hinged Bar Pendant is handcrafted in 18 karat gold with white diamonds. The sleek bar shape and matte finish of the gold carry this ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Necklace, .33ct, Adjustable Chain
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A beautifully classic 18K gold solitaire diamond necklace featuring a sparkling round rose cut diamond. Wear alone or layered, the look is timeless and fit for every day. Sold indiv...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Pendant in 18kt yellow gold set with 27 diamonds 0.52 cts and 10 baguette cut diamonds 0.77 cts
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1 5/8 Ctw Princess and Baguette Diamond Duo Bar Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Drape elegance around your neck with this exquisite 14K yellow gold pendant necklace, where luxury meets a masterpiece in design. This ornate piece showcases a duo bar pendant lavish...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.35ct Diamond Station Necklace for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elegant Design: This Diamond necklace features a 14k gold chain with a bed of diamonds with 7 beautiful drops approximate diamond weight of 0.35cts and a colour of G-H and clarity of Sl1-Sl2; colours available in white and yellow gold. Adjustable length 16"-18" Inches. Surprise Your Loved Ones with Our Diamond Station Necklace For Her: If you are looking to gift your spouse, girlfriend, daughter, or mother on a special occasion like Christmas, birthday, engagement or anniversary then look no further as our necklace comes with a beautiful gift box. Precious Heirloom Piece: We certify an authentic piece of jewelry that is handpicked and made with love, The certificate guarantees that all diamonds are genuine, and crafted with the utmost care and precision assuring everlasting quality that can be passed on from generation to generation. Timeless Diamond and Gold Necklace : Our diamond necklace was designed with the modern woman in mind. They are the perfect accessory as they are suitable for any occasion; This classic and elegant necklace would make the perfect addition to any jewelry collection box. Ease Of Mind and With Full Confidence: Your satisfaction is our only priority so in the improbable case that you are not 100% thrilled with our diamond station necklace, we will offer you a full refund, No questions asked! A beautiful and classic 14k White Gold and Diamond Station Necklace...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diamond Bar Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.9 Grams Chain Length: adjustable to 16" , 17", 18" Pendant Measurements: 18.7 mm x 6.2 mm Diamond Count: 85 ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.50ct Diamond Station Necklace for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
A beautiful and classic 14k Gold and Diamond Station Necklace featuring 5 drops of a bed of diamonds in a teardrop shape approximately 0.50ct of round sparkling Diamonds. Chain measu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen 1.02cttw Baguette Cut Diamond Cluster Bar Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Lead the way with this alluring diamond cluster bar necklace for her, crafted in 18K yellow gold and encrusted with 1.02 carat of shimmering baguette cut ...
Diamond, 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.
