In 2026, Karen received the Beatrice Shipley Scholarship, one of the industry’s highest honors. Awarded to just one recipient annually, it provides a full path to earning both a GIA Graduate Gemologist and AGS Certified Gemologist designation.
Jeweler and Manager
Karen runs our state-of-the-art workshop, designs new pieces and repairs family heirlooms. As shop manager, she oversees the creative life cycle of custom jewelry entirely in-house, from CAD, to casting, to the final polish, transforming clients’ jewelry dreams into heirlooms.
Education and Certifications
Karen Fox grew up in the jewelry industry, learning alongside her father, Certified Master Bench Jeweler George Fox. By 20, she was designing jewelry using computer modeling.
After earning her BA in Design, she trained at the highly regarded New Approach School for Jewelers and studied under Kent Raible. She is a GIA certified Graduate Diamonds specialist, and is continuing her education.
Awards and Community
In 2026, Karen was awarded Jewelers of America’s prestigious 20 under 40 Retailers, which honors the 20 top rising talents in the retail jewelry industry. This honor celebrates rising professionals who exemplify leadership skills and highlight the best and brightest rising talent in the industry.
After wildfires devastated Southern California, Karen designed diamond necklaces, free to those who lost their homes in the local fires. To date, Fox Fine Jewelry has given away over 1,000 necklaces, and raised $70,000 for fire relief.
One of Jewelry’s Highest Honors
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Karen absolutely nailed it. Her skill, keen design eye, and active follow up has made me an overjoyed customer Betsy Toomey, Google
Excellent from start to finish! Karen was professional and very sweet. Meredith Llewellyn, Google
Karen took SUCH good care of us as we chose an engagement ring. Victor Magana, Google
Karen ensured that every detail met my exact preferences. Gabrielle Huber, Google
Karen did a fantastic job bringing my vision to life Alexis Sant, Google