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 Platinum Mini Paperclip Vintage Link Chain Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Classic and versatile, Faye Kim's Platinum Mini Paperclip Vintage Link Chain necklace is a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. The necklace is made of s...
Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Blue-Green Tourmaline Cabochon Necklace, 40ctw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's one-of-a-kind 18k Gold Blue-Green Tourmaline Cabochon Necklace blends modern design with understated elegance. A series of striking graduated bezel-set oval tourmalines in...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Bar Set Aquamarine Pendant Necklace, 1.8 Carats
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Platinum Bar Set Aquamarine Pendant Necklace delivers a beautiful pop of blue set on a matte-finished platinum mini paperclip chain. Aquamarine 1.8 carats Chain length 19...
Aquamarine, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum Diamond Station Necklace, .48ctw, Adjustable 16-18"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Classic and versatile, Faye Kim's Platinum and Diamond Station Necklace is a must for every jewelry wardrobe. Its bezel-set diamonds add subt...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum and 18K White Gold Hand-wrapped Lavender Diamond Bead Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim platinum handwrapped lavender diamond bead necklace with 18k white gold links. Lavender diamonds 2.80ctw Length 18" Handmade in the USA
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Faye Kim 18K Gold Tapered Diamond Baguette Bezel Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18K Gold Tapered Diamond Bezel Necklace adds sparkle to any wardrobe on its own and can be layered with other necklaces. Diamond .31 cts, H color, VS clarity Bezel dimen...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Station Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Classic and versatile, Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Station Necklace is a must have for every jewelry wardrobe. Its bezel-set diamonds add subtle sparkle and shine to a class...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Tennis-Style Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's stunning 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Tennis-Style Necklace, which showcases 85 sparkling diamonds, will be the focal point of any outfit and will make you feel special no...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Station Necklace, 1.60ctw, 31" adjustable
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Classic and versatile, Faye Kim's 18k Gold and Diamond 31" Station Necklace is a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. Its bezel-set diamonds add subtle sparkle and shine to a classi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Mini Paperclip Vintage Link Chain
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Classic and versatile, Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Mini Paperclip Vintage Link Chain, with its small connecting oval links, is a must have for every jewelry wardrobe. This versatile pie...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Mini Horseshoe Charm Necklace, Adjustable Chain, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Believed to be a symbol of good luck and protection, Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Mini Horseshoe Charm is shown here on an 18 Karat Gold 1.1mm Adjustable ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat White Gold Bar Set Green Tourmaline Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat White Gold Bar Set Green Tourmaline Necklace features a striking, vibrantly-hued gemstone set in a matte white gold finish; certain to...
Tourmaline, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat White Gold Bar Set Green Tourmaline Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat White Gold Bar Set Green Tourmaline Necklace features a striking, vibrantly-hued gemstone set in a matte white gold finish; certain to...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Station Necklace, .60ctw, 30" adjustable
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Classic and versatile, Faye's 18k Gold and Diamond 30" Station Necklace is a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. Its bezel-set diamonds add subtle sparkle and shine to a classic st...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
5.50 Carat Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Aqua and diamond halo pendant necklace. 5.50ct natural untreated oval aqua surrounded by 18 round brilliant cut accent diamonds in 14k white gold. 18 inch chain. 1 oval cut ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co .95 Carat Diamond Platinum Rose Gold Heart Lock Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co Enchant diamond heart lock pendant necklace in platinum with 18k rose gold lock center and 195 round brilliant cut diamonds. 16 inch 18...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Lustrous Keishi Pearl Station Vermeil Necklace 48"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
15pc of lustrous white & peach Japanese Keishi Pearl appx 12-17mm on 18k yellow gold plated sterling silver chain 48 Inch Station Necklace. Each pearl i...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Vermeil
Necklace Paperclip Chain Silver 925
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this elegant 925/1000 silver chain, perfect for enhancing your style. Made with exceptional craftsmanship, this chain features unique paperclip links that add a modern, refi...
Silver
$864Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Bezel Diamond Cross Necklace, 0.20ct.
Located in Houston, TX
This necklace is made in 18K yellow gold and features a cross pendant with 5 round cut diamonds and 4 round cut diamonds on the chain. All diamonds are bezel set and weigh 0.20 carat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,880
W 1.97 in L 2.88 in
Green Tourmaline, Cabochon Blue Sapphire, Ruby Cross Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Tourmaline 1.14 carats, Tsavorite 1.12 carats, Pink Sapphire 1.26 carats, Cabochon Blue Sapphire 6.44 carats, Blue Sapphire 0.54 carat, Ruby 5.90 carats Cross Pendant set in 18...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Blue Diamond White Gold Beaded Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona collection, hand crafted, white gold chain necklace featuring 76 blue diamonds weighing 14.45 carats in total. Dimensions: L 46cm/18in, W 0.15in/3.89mm. This piece will ar...
Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,950
W 0.99 in L 1.58 in
Steven Battelle 88.7 Carat Pink Tourmaline Cabochon Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Power Pink! This large and lively 23 x 30 mm deep pink Tourmaline cabochon is set in a signature Steven Battelle slightly cupped artisan crafted ancient-inspired design with spiral w...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.27 in L 16 in
5.47 Carat ERS and Diamond Beaded Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Gemstone Necklace in 18K Gold studded with octagon cut emerald, ruby, sapphire pieces and diamonds. Accessorize your look with this elegant multi gemstone beaded necklace...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
$3,225Sale Price|25% Off
W 0.95 in L 1.58 in
14K Gold Taper Baguette Multi-Color Raindrop Rainbow Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Elevate your style with the exquisite beauty of this 14K gold taper baguette multi-color raindrop-shaped rainbow pendant necklace. This stunning pendant features a large and delicate...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Yell...
Vintage 27.00 Grams Figaro Chain Link Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A vintage chain necklace of 27.00 grams, featuring an alternating design of two long oval curb links and two short curb links to create the Figaro design. Finished with a lobster cla...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This beautiful 9ct gold necklace has fancy chain links and links that represent infinity. Length: 63cm Chain Width: 4mm Weight: 6.8g
Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Green Tourmaline Crystal Fringe Lariat
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Green Tourmaline Crystal Fringe Lariat conveys a modern design that offers understated elegance. This striking piece, with its shimmering tourmaline bars sus...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Planished Paperclip Chain
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Classic and versatile, Faye Kim's Platinum Planished Paperclip Chain with Round Links is a must have for every jewelry wardrobe. This versatile piece can be worn alone or as a layeri...
Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Heavy Oval Link Chain Length 32"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Classic and versatile, Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Heavy, Small Oval Link Chain, handmade with a matte finish, is a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. This beautiful piece has heft a...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Heavy Oval Link Chain, Small Length 24"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Classic and versatile, Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Heavy Small Oval Link Chain, handmade with a matte finish, is a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. This beautiful piece has heft an...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Heavy Oval Link Chain, Mini Length 24"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Classic and versatile, Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Heavy Mini Oval Link Chain, handmade with a matte finish, is a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. This beautiful piece has heft and...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Heavy Oval Link Chain, Mini Length 27"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Classic and versatile, Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Heavy, Mini Oval Link Chain, handmade with a matte finish, is a must-have for every jewelry wardrobe. This beautiful piece has heft an...
Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Oval Link Chain
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Classic and versatile, Faye Kim's Platinum Oval Link Chain is a perfect blend of modern and classic style...a must have for every jewelry wardrobe. This ...
Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum Planished Paperclip Chain
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Classic and versatile, Faye Kim's Platinum Planished Paperclip Chain with Round Links is a must have for every jewelry wardrobe. This versatile pi...
Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum Round Planished Link Chain
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Classic and versatile, Faye Kim's Platinum Round Planished Link Chain is a perfect blend of modern and classic style...a must have for every jewelry wardrobe. This versatile piece, w...
Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Handwrapped Milky Diamond Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Rich in color, texture, and substance, this Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Milky Diamond Necklace comprises milky diamond beads that are hand-wrapped in 18 karat gold with 18 karat gold link...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat White Gold Marquise Aquamarine Pendant Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Aquamarine Marquise pendant necklace, with its 18 Karat White Gold chain, will complement any wardrobe and can be worn alone or layered with other necklaces. Used in jewel...
Aquamarine, White Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat White Gold Tapered Aquamarine Baguette Pendant
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's Aquamarine Marquise baguette pendant, with its 18 Karat White Gold chain, will complement any wardrobe and can be worn alone or layered with other necklaces. Used in jewel...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold