about the brand
Catbird NYC is a handcrafted jewelry brand that focuses on creating pieces using recycled materials, conflict-free diamonds, and lab-grown alternatives.
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Cat Bird
Brand Rating & Evaluation
Overall Rating:
Conscious
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The Shifting Gaia rating evaluates brands based on sustainable practices, ingredients and materials, and social responsibility, among others. These are a few factors influencing this brand's score:
sustainability practices
Catbird uses over 95% recycled 14k gold and reclaimed diamonds. This significantly reduces the environmental footprint typically associated with mining. By using recycled metals, Catbird minimizes both waste and the need for virgin extraction. The company also offers lab-grown diamonds as a sustainable alternative to mined stones, ensuring that their sourcing practices align with ethical standards.
A standout feature of Catbird’s sustainability efforts is its LEED-certified studio at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, a facility designed to meet rigorous environmental standards for energy efficiency, waste reduction, and resource use.
However, despite these strengths, the brand provides limited publicly available information regarding broader environmental metrics, such as carbon footprint reduction goals or renewable energy use. Increased transparency in these areas would further solidify their position.
ingredients & materials
Ingredients & materials as they pertain to consumer health are not evaluated in brands that produce only jewelry. Learn more about how we rate.
social responsibility
Catbird’s commitment to social responsibility is reflected in its support of fair labor practices and ethical sourcing. All diamonds used in Catbird’s jewelry adhere to the Kimberley Process, ensuring they are conflict-free. The company also actively incorporates lab-grown diamonds, which reduce both environmental and social exploitation risks commonly associated with mining. Their in-house studio in Brooklyn allows them to provide fair wages, safe working conditions, and a supportive environment for their team of over 40 artisans.
Catbird also demonstrates community engagement by donating a percentage of profits to various causes through their Catbird Giving Fund, which supports organizations working on issues like racial justice, food security, and environmental conservation. While these efforts are admirable, more information regarding supply chain oversight and broader social initiatives across their sourcing partners would strengthen their profile as a socially responsible brand.
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LEED Green Building Certified
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