Catbird

Catbird

Designs and manufactures ethical, Brooklyn jewelry

Overview

Catbird designs and makes jewelry in Brooklyn, running both its own Catbird line and collaborations with other designers. Its products are crafted in-house in its Brooklyn studio and with trusted third-party partners, using ethically sourced gold and conflict-free stones. Jewelry is designed to be worn every day and to bring joy now through forever. Catbird differentiates itself by combining in-house design and production with a commitment to ethical sourcing, certification as Made in New York, CFDA membership, and No Dirty Gold, along with partnerships with other designers. The company’s goal is to create beautiful, sparkling pieces that are both everyday friendly and enduring, supporting ethical practices in the jewelry industry.

About Catbird

Simplify's Rating
Why Catbird is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Design

Consumer Goods

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2004

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What believers are saying

  • Lincoln Park store opens Thursday, enabling nationwide expansion from Brooklyn.
  • Metropolitan Museum collaboration boosts luxury prestige and affluent reach.
  • Charm market grows 18% CAGR, aligning with Poetry of Flowers and Cinema lines.

What critics are saying

  • Lab-grown prices collapse 85% since 2018, slashing Cinema collection margins.
  • Lightbox sells $800/carat lab-growns, undercutting Catbird's $3K+ solitaires.
  • FTC June 2025 rule bans natural distinction, eroding sustainability marketing.

What makes Catbird unique

  • Catbird originated Forever BraceletTM in 2017 as claspless permanent jewelry.
  • Cinema Lab Grown Diamond Collection launched for nonbridal everyday wear.
  • Poetry of Flowers features hand-engraved birth flower charms in 14K gold.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Employee Discounts

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Hybrid Work Options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Sabbatical Leave

Stock Options

Company Equity

Meets many

Company News

SmartBrief
Oct 6th, 2025
Catbird launches nonbridal lab-grown diamond collection

Catbird has launched the Cinema Lab Grown Diamond Collection, expanding its use of lab-grown stones beyond its signature engagement and bridal jewelry.

Chicago Sun-Times
Apr 10th, 2025
New York's Catbird jewelry store opens outpost in Lincoln Park

Jewelry company Catbird will open a store in Lincoln Park on Thursday as part of a nationwide expansion from its Brooklyn, New York base.

Page Six
Oct 30th, 2024
18 celeb-loved jewelry brands to shop for glam holiday gifts

Phoebe Bridgers is also a longtime fan of the dainty designs, and even teamed up with Catbird on a collection in February 2023.

New York Post
Jul 19th, 2024
Basque-inspired dining, Catbird NYC collabs with the Metropolitan Museum, more NYC events

Basque-inspired dining, Catbird NYC collabs with the Metropolitan Museum, more NYC events.

The Inlander
Nov 16th, 2023
How trendy 'permanent' jewelry became so popular and where to find it locally

The concept of claspless jewelry started in 2017 when Catbird, a boutique in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, introduced something called the Forever BraceletTM, a welded bracelet meant to be worn all the time.

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