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Mint & Lily
BaubleBar
The Verdict
Mint & Lily dominates this matchup 93 to 73. While BaubleBar offers the lowest prices, Mint & Lily's quality advantage is significant — lower tarnish rates, better engraving, and pieces that last months instead of weeks.
Head-to-Head Breakdown
| Dimension | Mint & Lily | BaubleBar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 93/100 | 73/100 |
| Quality | 38/40 | 27/40 |
| Value | 33/35 | 28/35 |
| Style | 20/25 | 18/25 |
| Price Range | $35–$90 | $25–$85 |
| Tarnish Rate | 3% | 18% |
| Shipping Speed | 2–3 weeks (custom) | 3–5 days |
What Customers Say
Mint & Lily
Mint & Lily customers are overwhelmingly positive about quality-for-price. The 94% positive sentiment rate is driven by durability that exceeds expectations.
BaubleBar
BaubleBar customers appreciate the trendy designs and affordable pricing but acknowledge the trade-off on durability. The brand works best for seasonal and statement pieces.
Category-by-Category
Go with Mint & Lily. Dramatically better engraving quality and durability.
Go with BaubleBar. Better for bold, trendy statement jewelry at low prices.
Go with BaubleBar. Faster shipping and non-custom options ship in 3-5 days.
Key Data Points
Mint & Lily outscores BaubleBar 93 to 73, with the largest gap in Quality (38/40 vs 27/40) — an 11-point difference driven primarily by durability.
Mint & Lily's tarnish complaint rate of 3% is 83% lower than BaubleBar's 18%, the most significant durability gap between any two brands in our database.
Despite a similar price range ($35-90 vs $25-85), Mint & Lily delivers quality that scores 11 points higher, making it the better value by every metric in our system.
Final Verdict
This comparison highlights the difference between jewelry built to last and jewelry built for the moment. Mint & Lily’s 18-point advantage is the largest gap between any brands we’ve compared head-to-head.
BaubleBar has its place — affordable statement pieces and fast shipping for last-minute gifts. But for any piece you plan to wear regularly, the data overwhelmingly favors Mint & Lily.