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 White South Sea Baroque Pearl Charm with Gold Cap
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold White South Sea Pearl Charm is both classic and contemporary in its style. The lustrous pearl is complemented by its matte-finished gold cap. Can be paired with o...
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Thin Bangle Bracelet, Handmade in USA, Unisex
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Thin Bangle Bracelet 2.5" inner diameter Handmade in the USA
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Solitaire Button Bangle Bracelet with Clasp
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Diamond Solitaire Button Bangle with clasp Diamond .71 cts Bracelet diameter 2.5" Width 4 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Medium Flat Hammered Bangle Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
From Faye Kim's signature bangle collection, this flat bangle in 18K* gold is lightly hammered for texture and contrast. Perfect for stacking with other bangles and bracelets! Bangl...
18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Hammered Oval Bangle Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Hammered Oval Bangle Bracelet is a timeless essential designed for effortless everyday wear. This handcrafted gold bracelet is hammered to create a soft, organic ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18k Gold Granulation Bead Bangle Bracelet, Modern Design
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Granulation Bead Bangle Diameter 2.5" Charms sold separately BR95H-GG
18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Micro Pave Diamond Bangle, 2.36ct, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim Platinum Micro Pave Diamond Bangle Diamonds 2.36ctw Inner Diameter 2.5" Handmade in the USA
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18K Gold Flat Bangle Bracelet, Unisex, Contemporary Design
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Flat Bangle Diameter 2.5" Made in the USA
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Contemporary Platinum Diamond Burnished Bangle, 0.51 cts
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in platinum with delicate diamond detail, this Faye Kim diamond burnished bangle is beautifully sleek. Each bangle sold individually. 50 Diamonds, .51ctw Inner diameter ...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Hammered Oval Wire Bangle Bracelet - 4mm
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
The 4mm width of this Faye Kim 18k Gold Hammered Oval Wire Bangle makes it perfect for stacking with other bracelets. Size 2.5" Width 4mm Handmade in the USA
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Granulation Bangle Bracelet, .16ctw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Create a beautiful bracelet stack with this Faye Kim 18K Gold Diamond Granulation Bangle, which has a matte finish with just the right amount of sparkle. Sold individually. Inner d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim Modern Platinum Diamond Bezel Bangle Bracelet, 0.30ct, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's handcrafted Platinum diamond bezel bangle with a matte finish. Modern, sophisticated and eminently wearable, each round brilliant cut diamond is bezel-set for added sparkl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum Diamond Solitaire Button Bangle Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim has set this round brilliant cut solitaire diamond into a classic platinum button bangle bracelet, perfect for wearing alone or stacking with ...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Bangle with Round Diamond Closure
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim 18k Gold Round Closure Diamond Bracelet is a fun take on the everyday bangle and is easy to put on and take off with its hidden hook closure. Inner Diameter 2.25" x 2....
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet with Oval Diamond Closure, 0.31tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18 karat gold, this refined Faye Kim bangle bracelet features a delicate oval diamond motif that cleverly doubles as the clasp. Elegant worn alone and effortlessly chi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Bangle with Round Diamond Closure
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18 karat gold, this refined bangle features a delicate round diamond motif that cleverly doubles as the clasp. Elegant worn alone and effortlessly chic when stacked, i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Cushion Closure Diamond Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18 karat gold, this refined bangle features a delicate cushion shaped diamond motif that cleverly doubles as the clasp. Elegant worn alone and effortlessly chic when s...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Diamond Button Bangle Bracelet, Contemporary Design, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Simply beautiful, this 18K gold bangle is handmade to be slightly fitted with an inner diameter of 2.25 inches. The diamond button is approximately .25 inch in diameter, burnished wi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Diamond Granulation Bangle, Handmade in USA, 0.40ct
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Bangle with Diamond Granulation Beads Diamonds .40ctw Size 2.5" Width 3mm 2.5" diameter Pictured with 18k Gold Diamond Pave Chiclet Ring, sold separately Handmad...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Oval Wire Bangle Bracelet - 3mm
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Oval Wire Bangle Bracelet will be essential to your jewelry wardrobe. This handmade bangle is matte-finished is perfect f...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Granulation Bead Bangle Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
18k Gold Burnished Diamond Granulation Bead Bangle Diamonds 1.38 tcw Width 3mm Size 2.5"
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet with Milky Diamonds
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
The oval shape if this sturdy Faye Kim 18k Gold Milky Diamond Hinged Bangle bracelet gives it a secure and comfortable fit. 14 milky diamonds 6.49 tcw Size 2.5" Width 5mm Handmade ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Bangle with Round Diamond Closure
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
18k Gold Round Closure Diamond Bracelet Inner Diameter 2.25" x 2.5" Diamonds: .3 tcw BR95D-RD
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Micro Pave Diamond Eternity Bangle Bracelet, 2.54ctw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Micro Pave Diamond Bangle Diamonds 2.54ctw Size 2.5" Handmade in the USA
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim Matte Platinum and Diamond Burnished Bangle Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Matte Platinum and Diamond Burnished Bangle Bracelet features round brilliant cut diamonds, .51 TCW. Sold individually. Inner diameter 2...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamond Tear Drop Closure
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18 karat gold, this refined bangle features a delicate teardrop diamond motif that cleverly doubles as the clasp. Elegant worn alone and effortlessly chic when stacked...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond and Blue Sapphire Bangle Bracelet with Clasp
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely bangle bracelet with alternating rosecut diamonds and oval, faceted blue sapphires all bordered on both sides with round, brilliant cut diamonds in a pave` setting. Set in ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
18K Gold and Emerald Bangle Bracelet, India
Located in Nantucket, MA
18K Gold bangle bracelet with faceted, round emeralds all around. Intricate wire work by highly skilled and talented Indian goldsmiths. Hinged for easy on and off. Clasp is a scre...
Emerald, 18k Gold
South Sea Tahitian Pearl Diamond Bypass Bangle 18K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 K White Gold South Sea Pearl 11-12 MM Tahitian Pearl 11-12 MM 16 Diamonds 0.20 Cts. Weight 5 g
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Delicate Baguette Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This delicate square baguette bangle is crafted in 18-karat rose gold, weighing approximately 1.62 total carats of V-Quality white diamond. Side clasp closure. Fits wrists up to 6...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow & White Gold Two Tone Three Row Circle Hinged Bangle Diamond Bracelet
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow and white gold, two tone, hard bracelet with diamonds. The bracelet has one round circle with pavé set round, brilliant-cut diamonds. The br...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cats Eye Diamond Bangle in 18k Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Charismatic and cool,, this Oval shape cabochon Cat's Eye and diamond openable bangle is one of a kind. Closure: Box catch with safety hooks on side 18kt Gold: 5.72gms Silver: 18.4...
Diamond, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold, Silver
Diamonds Snake 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful 18 karat yellow gold snake bracelet mounted with natural diamonds and green,blue and red enamel, the bracelet can be adapted to any wrist size as shown in the video. Snake-...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$5,022
H 0.12 in W 0.79 in D 0.08 in Dm 2.76 in
18K Gold Blue Sapphires Aquamarine Twisted Bangle Modern Flower Design Bracelet
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing the exquisite Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, presenting a true masterpiece of jewelry craftsmanship - the handcrafted and hammered 18 Karats Yellow Gold Aquamarine B...
Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer bangle bracelet hand made in 18 Karat yellow gold. This bracelet is finished in Byzantine style with the unique velvet look on the background. The bracelet featur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Bangle Rigid Bracelet with Box Clasp
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage bangle, rigid bracelet made of 14 karat solid yellow gold. The bracelet features a box clasp. The bracelet is in very good vintage condition with superficial very faint scr...
Yellow Gold
Hermes Kelly Diamond Gold Turn Clasp Bangle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
Worn alone or stacked with others, this Hermes Kelly diamond 18 karat yellow gold vintage turn clasp bangle bracelet is packed with personality. Signed Hermes. Stamped made in Fran...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bracelet / Bangle
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This elegant bracelet is set with 5 golden South Sea Pearls, accented with Diamond rondelles; set in 18-karat yellow gold. Flexible with open back. 96 Diamonds weighing 0.75 ct. Sout...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Channel Bangle
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Diamond Channel Bangle comprises nearly 3 carats of round diamonds set into a 5mm bangle. Designed to sparkle at every turn, this elegant piece i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Wire Bangle Bracelet, Each Sold Individually
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Wire Bangle Bracelet - each sold individually - is fabricated from solid gold. The bangles can be worn alone or stac...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Oval Bangle Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18 karat gold, Faye Kim’s modern design incorporates bezel-set diamonds into this hammered oval bangle bracelet that is both organic and timeless in feel. Exuding an u...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's handcrafted 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Bangle with a matte finish. Modern, sophisticated and eminently wearable, each round brilliant cut diamond is burnished for added s...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Bezel Oval Bangle Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
18k Gold Hammered Diamond Bezel Oval Bangle Diamonds .81 tcw Size 2.5" Width 5mm Sold individually BR415-GG-DG
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Granulation Bangle with Diamond Ball Charm
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Granulation Bead Bangle with Diamond Ball Charm is sure to be a conversation starter, whether worn alone or stacked with...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Burnished Bangle Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Burnished Bangle Bracelet features round brilliant cut diamonds. Matte finished, this bracelet can be worn alone...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Matte Gold Hammered Oval Bangle Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Essential to your jewelry wardrobe, this handmade flat bangle in 18 karat gold is lightly hammered and matte-finished for texture and contrast. Perfect for stacking with other bangle...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Solitaire Button Bangle
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Simply beautiful, this Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Solitaire Button Bangle is handmade and oval in shape for a more snug fit. The bright white round brilliant-cut diamond sparkles...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Matte Platinum Bangle Bracelet with Diamond Ball Charm
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Matte Platinum Bangle Bracelet with Diamond Ball Charm is both timeless and modern, making it perfect for both everyday wear and special occasions. The charm, embellished ...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold
W 14 in L 0.75 in
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Granulation Bead Ball Charm and Hammered Bangle Bracelet
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handmade in 18k gold*, hammered flat bangle with granulation bead ball charm...whimsical yet timeless, this charm with its bangle, will brighten up any outfit, from casual to formal,...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Granulation Bangle with Diamond Ball Charm
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
18k Gold* Granulation Bead Bangle with Diamond Ball Charm is sure to be a conversation starter, whether worn alone or stacked with other bracelets. *In Faye Kim's signature 18k gree...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold