Catbird review

Catbird is the cheapest way on this list into solid gold rather than plated or vermeil pieces. Its earrings page describes the range as solid recycled gold, and single earrings start at $54 for the Sweet Nothing Earring, so a stack can be built one piece at a time. Catbird has sold fine jewelry since 2004 and backs its own jewelry with a two-year warranty for damage or breakage, with designer pieces it stocks covered for two years too. Wedding and engagement rings get complimentary resizes, stone tightening and reshaping in the first year, lifetime polishing and matting, and replacement of side or accent diamonds lost to a manufacturing defect. The trade-offs sit in returns: the window is 20 days from delivery, a $9 return shipping charge comes off the refund, and engraved items and Forever jewelry are final sale. Standard US delivery is $5. International orders are not covered by the warranty.

Who it is for

solid gold pieces at entry prices

Price

Single earrings from $54 in solid recycled gold.

Sweet Nothing Earring (Single) from $54.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Earrings in solid recycled gold
• Two-year warranty on Catbird jewelry for damage or breakage
• Complimentary resizes, stone tightening and reshaping in the first year for wedding and engagement rings
• Lifetime polishing and matting on wedding and engagement jewelry
• Standard US delivery for $5

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Single earrings from $54 make solid gold affordable
• Strength: Catbird replaces side or accent diamonds lost to a manufacturing defect
• Strength: Free in-store pickup in New York
• Weakness: Returns close 20 days after delivery, the shortest window here
• Weakness: A $9 return shipping charge is deducted from refunds
• Weakness: International orders are not covered by the warranty

Key facts

• Returns: 20 days from delivery, $9 fee
• Warranty: 2 years on Catbird jewelry
• Material: Solid recycled gold
• US shipping: $5 standard, $25 next day
• In business: Since 2004

Where it ranks

Catbird is No. 6 in our Best Online Jewelry Stores verdict and No. 9 in Best Places to Buy Fine Jewelry.