The Basement of the Bargains

…Vivienne Westwood, that is. Westwood’s extravagant style has always resonated with me, and this brooch is no exception.

Made of rhodium-plated bronze decorated with Swarovski crystals, it’s definitely going to get noticed each and every time you wear it. And well it should be noticed! This is not jewelry for the faint of heart, but it’s the perfect detail for those with the personality to wear it.

Another thing not for the faint of heart is the regular price tag of $420.00. The good news is that it’s half off at <Net-A-Porter, which means you can get it for just $210.00. Yeah, I’m not fainting at that price.

What woman can’t use a really gorgeous brooch? Whether you want to hold a scarf in place or soften the look of a business jacket, there’s nothing like a really beautiful piece of jewelry to do the trick.

This fabulous silver and topaz brooch from Kalevala is both handsome and distinctive. It’s also on sale.

Normally priced at $274.00, it’s now 25% off at Finnstyle.com. That means you can have it for just $205.50. And UPS ground shipping is just $5.95 no matter how much you order!

Flower motif jewelry is a classic for a reason. It’s appropriate no matter the age of the wearer and is infinitely adaptable to personal style. Flowers can be represented in nearly any medium. They may be hammered out of silver or sculpted out of clay, or - as in this case - carved out of lucious, cool jade.

This elegant camelia brooch is carved of jadeite jade set in sterling silver with a single button-shaped cultured freshwater pearl to enhance it. What’s more, if you don’t care for the green color shown, it also comes in white, pink, or lavendar.

The retail value of this beautiful piece is $185.00, but I know where you can get it for a lot less. QVC. That’s right, QVC. They intend to carry it for only $146.00, but right now you can get it for even less. As an introductory deal, it can be yours for just $132.36. But hurry! A deal like that won’t last forever, but this fabulous brooch will.

The tote bag is huge this spring. So are bright colors and bold jewelry. Free shipping is always a welcome deal for a smart shopper. How often do you get the perfect color, the perfect purse, the perfect sparkle and free shipping all at once? Not often, but you can get it all today from Hair Boutique Marketplace with this fabulous Bongo Bags boucle tote and co-ordinating brooch.

<> My eye was particularly caught by this delicious pumpkin orange and chocolate brown tote with its vintage-inspired sunburst pin, but there are several colors and styles of pin to choose from. The pin can be used on the bag as shown, or it may be removed and pinned to a blouse, sweater, or jacket.

Originally priced at $107.00, the set has been marked down to just $80.25 . That’s 25% off, which is a great deal. What makes this an even better deal is that it qualifies for free shipping within the US.

You’d better move fast, though! Quantities of these great bags are limited.