Short answer: you can find a thoughtful jewellery gift for under A$50 if you choose a piece that's easy to wear and doesn't depend on size. Earrings and simple necklaces are the safest choices, rings work when you know the size, and a jewellery roll suits almost anyone. Below are our favourite Lyastone gifts under A$50, grouped by who you're buying for.
This guide is especially useful for Secret Santa, Kris Kringle, colleagues, friends and stocking fillers, when you want something that feels personal without overspending.
For the minimalist
If she wears the same few pieces every day, choose something clean and sculptural rather than sparkly. The Moonveil Earrings wrap layered petals close to the ear and weigh only about 4 g per pair, so they're comfortable from morning to evening. They come in gold or silver, which makes it easy to match the jewellery she already wears.
The Double-Layer Zircon Ring has a stacked look with a small flash of sparkle. It's available in sizes 6, 7 and 8, so it's best when you know her ring size.
For someone who loves colour
Turquoise blue is a natural fit for an Australian Christmas, when the season means sunshine and beach days. The Aegean Cross Earrings set four natural turquoise stones in a compact clover shape with S925 sterling silver posts. Because the stones are natural, every pair has its own slight variation in tone and pattern.
For a smaller budget, the Azure Bloom Gold Hoop Earrings add a little blue flower to a classic 30 mm gold-tone hoop: bright enough to lift a simple outfit, easy enough to wear every day.
For the romantic
For someone who loves florals and vintage details, the Rosalie Pearl Earrings frame a rose motif with a halo of pearls and warm gold accents. They feel like a treasured heirloom but are easy to wear with modern outfits.
The Maple Ember Earrings pair warm amber crystals with a soft pearl. Their red-gold glow looks especially festive for Christmas lunch and end-of-year parties.
A gift with meaning
Prism Flutter Butterfly EarringsA$49Shop now
Aurelia Solitaire or Five-Stone NecklaceA$49 eachShop now
A gift feels more personal when it carries a message. The Prism Flutter Butterfly Earrings are part of our Butterfly collection, which stands for growth: a lovely choice for a friend starting a new job, finishing study or beginning a new chapter.
If you'd rather give a necklace, the Aurelia range offers a delicate Solitaire or Five-Stone Necklace for A$49 each. Both are simple enough for every day and easy to layer with necklaces she already owns.
Safe Secret Santa picks for colleagues
When you don't know someone's style well, choose a polished, wearable piece rather than a bold statement. The 16 mm Honeycomb Prism Hoop Earrings are crafted in 925 sterling silver throughout, in silver or rose gold, with faceted edges and small clear stones. They work with office wear as easily as weekend outfits.
The Sorrento Earrings layer petals in green, gold and silver tones. Because they mix colours and metals, they suit almost any wardrobe, which makes them a reliable choice for Secret Santa.
For the traveller (or the person who has everything)
The Travel Jewellery Roll is a practical gift that still feels special. It has a soft suede-like finish, earring holes, ring and necklace storage, and comes in five colours: ivory, beige, pink, grey and brown. The small size is A$29 and the large size is A$39. Read more in our guide to travelling with jewellery.
For someone with a warm, earthy style, the Solis Tiger Eye Earrings set natural tiger eye stones in a sunburst-inspired gold-coloured frame. Each pair has its own natural colour and pattern.
The two-gift trick: spend A$78, get a third gift free
Buying for more than one person? Orders over A$75 ship free and include a complimentary Lyastone Travel Jewellery Roll while stocks last. For example, the Sorrento Earrings (A$39) and the Double-Layer Zircon Ring (A$39) come to A$78, so you get two gifts plus a jewellery roll to keep or give away.
How to choose jewellery when you don't know her style
- Look at what she already wears. If she mostly wears gold, choose gold; if she mostly wears silver, choose silver. Our guide to gold or silver jewellery can help.
- Earrings and necklaces are safer than rings. They don't depend on size, so they're easier to get right.
- Choose wearable over bold. A compact stud or small hoop is easier to wear often than a large statement earring.
- Check her ears are pierced. It sounds obvious, but it's worth confirming before you buy earrings.
- Know the returns policy. For hygiene reasons, earrings aren't eligible for change-of-mind returns, so choose carefully. Your rights for faulty items are not affected.
Try before you buy in Hornsby
If you're in Sydney's north, you can see and try on Lyastone earrings in person at AM Coffee, inside Mt Wilga Private Hospital at 66 Rosamond Street, Hornsby. It's open Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm, and weekends 9am to 4:30pm, so you can pick up a gift with your coffee.
Frequently asked questions
What's a good jewellery gift for Secret Santa?
Choose a small, wearable piece that doesn't depend on size, such as stud earrings, small hoops or a simple pendant necklace. Pieces that mix colours or metals, like the Sorrento Earrings, are easy to match with most wardrobes.
Is gold-plated jewellery a good gift?
Yes, gold-plated jewellery gives the look of gold at an accessible price. With simple care, such as keeping it away from perfume and water, it can look good for a long time. Read more in are gold-plated earrings good?
What if I don't know her ring size?
Choose earrings, a necklace or a jewellery roll instead. If you'd really like to give a ring, quietly borrow one she wears on the same finger and compare it with a ring size chart.
More gift ideas
Looking for more? See our full Christmas jewellery gift guide, end-of-year teacher gift ideas and personalised jewellery gifts, or browse all earrings.