One of Australia’s favourite jewellery designers, Samantha Wills, is currently hosting an online sale and it’s a beauty.

The Samantha Wills sale offers savings of up to 50% on selected pieces, including bracelets, bangles, earrings, necklaces and rings.

Samantha Wills makes some gorgeous costume jewellery, so if you like your accessories big and flashy (but also classy) then you need to check this sale out.

These Gracie earrings are my favourite of the sale items and they’re reduced to to just $49. They’re making me wish I hadn’t sworn off shopping for the month.

By Caroline Warnes

This time of year is an absolute goldmine for bargain hunters and I know many people hang out for the Peeptoe Shoes sale.

The best Peeptoe sales are usually in-store only, but this time the sale is both in-store and online, which is great news for anyone outside Sydney, where the company is based.

Lots of styles have been reduced in the sale, plus if you shop by “last chance” in your size you’ll get the real bargains, with some prices starting at around $50.

I don’t hate the Miss St Thomas heels pictured here, which are reduced to $74.70 (down from $249!), however they’re only available in sizes 35, 40 and 41 so you’ll need to get in quick.

Don’t forget that Peeptoe Shoes also has a range of jewellery and accessories, some of which is also reduced.

By Caroline Warnes

One last jewellery shopping site to round out the week… and it’s another one to hit if you’re looking for some serious celebrity- and designer-inspired bling.

Sassi Jewels is yet another Australian site that offers relatively affordable jewellery that also looks great. With rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and chains all on offer, you’ll definitely find something you love at the site.

These earrings in tri gold tones are quite cute - they actually remind me of the Georg Jensen Fusion ring, but at $89.95 are just a fraction of the price.

In fact, much of the jewellery at Sassi Jewels seems to be “inspired” by designer collections - which is great if you’re on a tight budget.

By Caroline Warnes

Today’s contender in Australian Jewellery Week doesn’t come cheap, but the range is so gorgeous that I just had to give it a mention.

Georgini is an Australian-owned family jeweller that makes some serious bling that won’t (completely) break the bank. Each piece is made of rhodium-plated sterling silver set with cubic zirconias, semi-precious stones and crystals.

The result is pieces such as these beautiful cocktail rings pictured here, which are part of the spring/summer 09 collection and sell for $329 each. Check out the site to find earrings, necklaces and other jewellery in a similar style.

Georgini jewellery stockists are listed on the site.

By Caroline Warnes

I have to say I’m really loving Australian Jewellery Week! Who doesn’t love looking at shiny pretty things?

The latest bauble to catch my eye comes courtesy of Bevilles Jewellers, who are new to Lasoo. It’s this onyx and marquisite heart necklace, which is quite striking and not as lame as your typical heart pendant necklace. Plus, it’s reduced to $79.95 (down from $79.95) and you can buy it online.

Bevilles also has some great gift ideas for men, including poker tables and chess sets, so make sure you have a flick through the full catalogue.

By Caroline Warnes

I’m thinking of theming this “Australian jewellery week” because let’s face it - you can’t really go wrong with jewellery as a Christmas gift so hopefully this will be of some help to you if you’re scrambling to think of a last-minute present.

I’ve mentioned Australian online jewellery shopping site Hollywood Style before but thought I’d give it another plug as there is currently a 30% discount code available for everything on the site, including sale items.

You can pick up some serious bling from this site on the cheap - such as this necklace, which is reduced to $24.50 after the discount code.

Plus… get a free pair of earrings with every purchase made.

The Hollywood Style discount code is MISSY.

By Caroline Warnes

If you are having trouble finding that perfect Christmas gift for the uber-trendy and stylish woman in your life, don’t panic, for I am here to help!

Every woman needs her own outstanding statement ring - not the kind you buy on sale from Diva for $2.95, but the kind that looks really expensive (and probably is).

I found this Mink Euphoria statement ring this morning and I think it would appeal to just about everyone - it’s sterling silver with an 18-carat gold plated centre plus a nice and flashy 3.5cm-diameter.

At $198, the price is nice and flashy too - but surely she’s worth it, right?

By Caroline Warnes

And now for another addition to the “shopping for the person who has everything” file… this very cool heart USB necklace from Pinklily.

Not only can you store your data on the 4GB USB drive, but it also doubles as a glamorous, sparkly necklace - the USB connects to the case using a magnet.

It’s not the most understated piece of jewellery in the world but if you’re shopping for a lady who is loud and proud with her bling, she’ll love it.

The heart USB necklace is available at Pinklily (scroll down to view) for $69.

I am away until Monday, December 14. Check back then for new blogs and reviews!

By Caroline Warnes

I recently discovered a new jewellery and accessories site called Precious Love and there are some nice pieces to be found.

Plus, to sweeten the deal you can use the discount code XMAS at the checkout to get 20% off your purchase plus free gift wrapping - perfect if you need to buy a gift for someone interstate. Just place the order and have it sent straight to them!

I can’t go past a good chunky cocktail ring, and I’m a little bit fond of the Pink Princess Ring, pictured here, which definitely makes a statement (even if that statement is something along the lines of “I’m about to turn 30 and still think I’m Barbie”). With the discount, you can pick it up for $31.20. It also comes in black for something a little more subtle.

Precious Love also sells bags, wallets, keyrings and hair accessories.

By Caroline Warnes

Most items in the Christian Dior collection may beyond the financial reach of most people, but this Dior Cristal Boreal Crystal Gloss Jewel is a more affordable piece of luxury.

And best of all, it’s versatile - as well as being a glamorous necklace, the pendant also houses a Dior sparkle-effect lipgloss in one of two shades - Pink Crystal and Pure Crystal.

The piece is inspired by the Aurora Borealis crystal, which Swarovski originally made for Dior back in the 1950s as a homage to the famous Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles. Each updated Cristal Boreal Crystal Gloss Jewel features four of the Aurora Borealis crystals plus a smattering of other Swarovski jewels.

The Dior Cristal Boreal Crystal Gloss Jewel is a limited-edition piece and as you can imagine at $130 it’s selling quickly. For stockists phone (02) 9695 4800.

By Caroline Warnes