Catbird

Really enjoy this brand and visiting their store in Williamsburg. Great for myself and gifts - especially small customized things.

Welp. So. Ok... I have several Catbird pieces that I love and wear everyday. I've had good experiences at their Williamsburg shop, and opening an online order is like an event thanks to the beautiful packaging and 'bits' thrown in. I love that the gold is recycled, as are the majority of their diamonds, and the remainder are sustainably sourced (which is a LITTLE vague, but I get what they're trying to say). This is where I get a liiitttle bummed out. They're website doesn't have some basic information on it. Like how wide a band is on a $3,000+ engagement ring, how when you email or call them the customer service human ALSO has no idea, and here's my main issue currently...how a $1,350 engagement ring should absolutely last longer than FOUR MONTHS, especially if you have done absolutely nothing that could have caused the thing to quite literally crumble. My now husband was insane and actually got me a BEAUTIFUL Odile The Swan black diamond Catbird engagement ring a bit after our technical engagement (we're not wealthy humans. We're practical, and THAT much money is a lot for us). I had been coveting it. I loved it. I HAD to have it one day. Owning this ring has been an absolute nightmare 🤣 The TINY 1mm band is totally impractical for a piece of jewelry that on theory is supposed to be "heirloom quality" (direct quote) and last a lifetime. And their ethically sourced black diamonds...well...perhaps I got a dud? The band nearly immediately bent at the setting due to it absolutely not being thick enough for it. It recently totally snapped like a twig. I had it repaired by a local jewler (because their warranty is crap), and they even made the band thicker and sturdier for me. Yay! NO. A DAY later...I kid you not...a CHUNK of the diamond on the side just FLEW OUT, and a huge crack formed on the opposite side. The hell!? This should absolutely not be a thing. My husband and I are both super bummed, and don't have the money to have it repaired if that's even really possible. A waste of money just sitting in its box. Such. A. Bummer. We decided to get a stupid inexpensive moissanite ring from an etsy seller that I like (I don't love it. It definitely doesn't have that slightly spooky Catbird vibe, but it's very simple and classic) to see if I'm just a total BEAST to my rings or what. I have a labradorite ring that I've worn every day for several years that hasn't even chipped...so THIS shit...this is just...BANANAS. A message for Catbird: MAKE YOUR ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING JEWLERY BETTER. Thank you.

I love Catbird. They have the most beautiful, dainty, feminine jewelry that’s perfect for every day wear, special occasions, and they even have some gorgeous wedding rings! They also offer custom engravings on lots of their products and showcase indie jewelry designers that I otherwise would’ve never been able to discover on my own. They’re loud and proud about their efforts to source their jewelry ethically and pay their jewelers well, from what I’ve heard. I find the jewelry to be great quality and love every single piece I own. They were also to my knowledge, the first to offer permanent bracelets. My best friend and I got matching ones when we visited their store in SoHo and it’s something I get to look at every day and cherish!

I love all my Catbird stuff!!! My absolute number one go-to for my own jewelry as well as gifts.

I love Catbird a little too much. If you are someone who loves gold and sparkles, this is the brand for you. Catbird has a good selection of jewelry, ranging in price and design. I have many pieces from Catbird, some that I wear almost everyday (3 delicate rings!!). These pieces are holding up well! They also have yearly sales so there is always a chance to save on that sparkly piece you've been eyeing. I love how Catbird sells pieces from other brands. They have helped introduce me to other jewelers. If you ever have a chance to go into their store, DO IT. It's a magical space.

I love Catbird! Their styles are so unique and beautiful and you can truly find something for everyone on their site.

I love my catbird ring! It came very quickly and with a ton of goodies like a little flower pin and a nice pen, a crossword and instructions on how to care for the ring AND a ring measuring tool. The ring itself is beautiful and the range of Catbird sizes allowed me to skip the fitting that I normally need after online shopping. I totally recommend Catbird again and again.

I would give it 0 stars if I could. I think it’s ridiculous to charge $30 for shipping to a US territory when their competitor (Stone and Strand) does it for free.