A WOMAN who used a stolen gift card to buy jewellery was arrested wearing her new bling, making the recovery of the items relatively easy.

Dianne Hogg, 43, was ordered to do unpaid work when she pleaded guilty before Mildura Magistrates' Court this week.

Last November, a victim misplaced her handbag containing a $500 gift card for Goldmark jewellers.

Police said it was not clear how the card c...