


As many of you know I just love jewelry! There is something about sparkly earrings, necklaces or bracelets that just lures me in and captivates me! And I am digging jewelry that has sparkly gemstones in vivid colours. That's why the amazing jewlery by Cat in her etsy shop Bijou de Chat really caught my eye!

Bijou de Chat has many great items up for sale including: necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets. She also creates great pieces in silver or gold so there is lots of variety, especially for the girl who can't choose a side!


I love the big bright gemstones that she uses in her creations as well as the flair in which she matches colours. Cat embraces vibrant colours and Bijou de Chat is a testament to her great eye!

Her pieces are very affordable with amazing earrings starting at only $16! With the type and the fact that she pacts many of pieces with tons of gemstones I'm surprised that she can manage to keep all of her prices so reasonable! Also Bijou de Chat offers free shipping on everything to anywhere you may live! This is so awesome because shipping can get super pricey!



Let's get to know Cat better with an interview:
Name: Cat Salerno
Name of shop: Bijou de Chat (bijoudechat.etsy.com)
Favorite item from your shop: Tequila Sunrise Earrings because they are unique and I love the colors. I secretly hope no one ever buys them so I can keep them for myself!


Tell us a little bit about yourself: I am 23, and work for a textbook publishing company from 9-5. Making jewelry has evolved from a hobby to a second job for me. Many days of the week I come home and go straight to making, photographing, or listing my jewelry. I am creative and I love to make things. I love drawing, painting, sewing, and knitting. I love living in Boston and my New England roots (though I will be kicking myself for saying that when I’m buried in snow this winter!).
What do you consider to be your greatest accomplishment? I think my most exciting accomplishment thus far was when I had my 100th sale. It made me realize that my jewelry was actually selling and that making jewelry could be more than just a hobby.
When and what made you want to open up your shop? About a year and a half ago I finally opened a shop. I wanted to have the opportunity to sell my jewelry to people outside my immediate area (family, friends, a nd coworkers) and etsy seemed liked the perfect place. I love being a part of the etsy community and buying gifts from other sellers on there. It’s been a wonderful experience and I hope to do it for a long time!
Tell us a little bit more about your creation process: I’m a bit manic in my creation process! I will go days sometimes without making anything, and then some rainy Sunday I will sit down and make 15 pieces! I will go from feeling like I’ve run outof original ideas to being overwhelmed with them, and not being able to stop making jewelry until I have blisters on my fingers!

Where do you draw inspiration for all your amazing designs? Many of my designs start from being inspired by color. I love to play with color combinations, and often put opposite colors together because of the way they make each other pop. I love blue and orange together, and the combination of yellow and purple I have a hard time resisting, too.
If you could be an animal what would you be and why? I’m going to go with the obvious pick here and say a cat! Despite my name I was never a big fan of cats until I got my own (her name is Penny and she is the cutest). I love cats because they are playful, curious, and pensive just like me…9 lives would be a nice bonus as well.
If you could have one super power what would it be and why? I would have the power to turn things into gemstones. No more bead shopping for me - I would just be able to point at something and turn it into the bead I need!
If you could have one super power what would it be and why? I would have the power to turn things into gemstones. No more bead shopping for me - I would just be able to point at something and turn it into the bead I need!
My Review:
Cat was so kind in offering me the chance to review one of her amazing items! I was so excited to open up the package and even more excited when I saw the amazing way in which her jewelry was packed!
The necklace that I received to review was lovingly put in a tin container that has a very sweet and elegant design. The tin was also put in a cloth bag in order to add to the presentation. The tin and the organza bag are perfect places to store your jewelry when you aren't wearing them, and this touch was so great and unique!
The main briolette is a light purple amethyst which also happens to be my birthstone!
The rondelles on top are a blue mystic quartz but in my opinion they look more purple than blue!
I love the look of this necklace and it definitely sparkles like crazy in the light. It's delicate enough to be able to layer with other necklaces without looking too gaudy but it can also hold it's own whether it be casual or dressed up!
The Giveaway:
So how would you like to win this amazing necklace! Yes you! This amazing necklace is perfect for any occasion! This giveaway will be open to everyone no matter where you live!
The value of the necklace is valued at $48! This giveaway will end on September 30th!
How to Enter:
Visit Bijou de Chat and comment on your favorite item for one entry! (Note that you must do this before any further entries can count!)
Extra Entries:
1) Follow my blog on networked blogs for five extra entries
2) Blog about this giveaway! Include the link back to the giveaway post as well as a link to Bijou de Chat (http://www.etsy.com/shop/Bijoudechat) Do this and you get six extra entries!
3) If you are a new follower, welcome!!! Let me know and you will get four extra entries!
4) For my lovely current followers (followers before this post was published) to show my love and appreciation you get six extra entries!
5) Post my button on your blog and you get five extra entries
6) Heart Bijou de Chat shop on etsy for two extra entries
7) If you make a purchase from her you get ten extra entries! Just let Cat know when you make your purchase so that she can let me know and I can award you the entries!
8) If you enter any of my other giveaways you get two extra entries!!! Just look on the right side of my blog for all my current giveaways!!!
9) Become a follower on twitter @thegiveawaydiva for one entry
10) Tweet this giveaway including a link to the giveaway! Make sure you @thegiveawaydiva so I can confirm it and you can do this once a day!
11) Like Bijou de Chat on facebook! Just click here for two extra entries
12) Like The Giveaway Diva on Facebook for two extra entries
13) Follow Bijou de Chat on twitter for one extra entry
There are a tons of ways to enter so get going! Please note that you can include all entries in one separate comment per thing that you do and I'll do the rest! For example you can say "I follow you on networked blogs" in one entry instead of doing it five times. Saves you time! =)
*Disclosure: Bijou de Chat sent me a necklace so that I could conduct a fair and detailed review. No other monetary compensation was offered.
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