7 Sustainable & Ethical Jewelry Brands For Fair Flaunting

About Catbird

Price Range: $14–$15,500

Catbird has us meowing for their artisan jewelry. With some of the finest eco-friendly jewelry NYC has to offer, do not pop the question before visiting their Brooklyn studio, because…eco-friendly wedding rings, of course!

No one could possibly say no to your planet-friendly proposal with an engagement ring like The Swan Solitaire. If your relationship status is more “I love you” than “I do”, the fine jewelry brand also has anklets, bracelets, sustainable gold hoop earrings, necklaces, and rings for other, non-knee bending poses.

Catbird’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices

Materials:

Some Catbird favorite materials include recycled gold jewelry (and some other recycled metals), lab-grown diamonds, conflict-free precious gems, sustainably harvested freshwater pearls, and fair-trade gold.

Supply chain & labor practices:

Their ethical pearls are sustainably sourced from a third-generation Chinese pearl industry farm and the conflict-free gold is supported by Catbird’s membership of No Dirty Gold.

While in NYC, stop by and chat with the Catbird employees about their fair wages, healthcare, retirement plans, and unlimited cold brew coffee.

Carbon commitments & green practices:

The larger-than-life jewelry pieces are made in a small studio with a small supply chain and small carbon footprint.

Community & charitable giving:

The Catbird Giving Fund has contributed more than $1,000,000 to a range of organizations, including Citizens Climate Lobby, Planned Parenthood, and The Adventure Project.