The 32 Best Christmas Ornaments

Whether you’re looking for a thoughtful holiday gift, adding a couple of quirky ornaments to your tree, or rehauling your holiday aesthetic, Christmas ornaments are a great way to incorporate style and sentimentality into the holidays. 

“When they unpack them year after year, there is a story to tell and memories to be lived again,” says Joanna Buchanan, a product designer and entertaining expert. 

To find the best Christmas ornaments, we researched dozens of top-rated options, while considering material, size, price, and theme. We also spoke with Joanna Buchanan, product designer and entertaining expert, and Artem Kropovinsky, interior design expert and founder of Arsight, for additional insight on what to look for when shopping for Christmas ornaments.

Best Classic Christmas Ornaments

Wondershop Shatter-Resistant Round Ornament Set

Small children and pets around a Christmas tree might mean you resort to felt designs to avoid a messy cleanup. The Wondershop Shatter-Resistant Round Ornament Set is a durable yet fun and colorful solution to a mess-free holiday. Since they’re plastic, these ornaments won’t shatter if your dog or curious kid pulls one down. Each set has 50 ornaments available in 18 colors, including multicolor sets, varying in matte, glitter, and glossy textures. While you can't use these ornaments outdoors, we think this set is definitely worth the value.

Material: Plastic | Size: 2.36 inches

Grandin Road Classic Christmas Ornament Set

If you prefer to decorate your tree with every color, size, and texture while maintaining a cohesive theme, opt for the Grandin Road Classic Christmas Ornaments. Although pricier than other sets, we think the variety of ornaments and quality of the mouth-blown glass is worth the price tag. Each set contains 20 ornaments, some with glitter or fabric bows and others in a drop shape with a plaid pattern. Although each ornament is different, the overall red, green, white, and gold color scheme will give your Christmas tree a festive and harmonious look. 

Material: Glass | Size: Rounds, up to 4 inches; Drop-style, up to 8 inches

Kurt Adler Glitter Glass Ball Ornament Set

If you have a small space that doesn’t allow for the average six-foot Christmas tree, you might want some mini ornaments for your wreath, tabletop tree, or houseplant. We love the shimmering Kurt Adler Glitter Glass Ball Ornaments that add some serious sparkle to your home despite their mini size of less than an inch in diameter. The multicolor set has 25 ornaments, each with a coating of glitter, which can get messy when handling them, but we think of it as an extra touch of holiday cheer. 

Material: Glass | Size: 0.78 inches

Best Novelty Christmas Ornaments

John Derian Nigiri Ornament

Sushi lovers, rejoice! You can appreciate your favorite Japanese cuisine during the holidays from a new angle with the John Derian Nigiri Ornament. Handblown in Poland, this glass ornament has a light glitter covering as light as a coating of ponzu sauce on a real piece of nigiri. Although shipping is expensive and free shipping is only included on orders over $200, you can add a few more unique ornaments to your cart, like a triceratops or pickle.

Material: Glass | Size: 2.6 inches

Wondershop Glass Butter Ornament

If you want to gift a baker or cook an ornament that looks good enough to eat, we recommend the Wondershop Glass Butter Ornament. While the butter stick ornament has become popular over the last few years, we think this one, in particular, is a great deal that still maintains a refined look and construction. It’s also lightweight and has an attached hanging loop for easy placement on any Christmas tree. 

Material: Glass | Size: 2 x 4 inches

Urban Outfitters Gummy Bear Ornaments

We love the Urban Outfitters Gummy Bear Ornaments for their colorful glass refraction and novelty shape of your favorite childhood candy. These gummy bear ornaments come in a set of three, and their handmade quality gives each one a unique look. Whether you’re using these to dress up your tree or creating a winter candyland on your mantel, these are the sweetest Christmas decorations. 

Material: Glass | Size: 5.5 x 1.5 x 7.25 inches

World Market Rainbow Disco Ball Ornament Set

Christmastime is already vibrant, colorful, and bright, but the World Market Rainbow Disco Ball Ornaments have a maximalist and eccentric vibe to take it to the next level. Each ornament is lined with a rainbow of colors and a gold top that glistens when spun even slightly. Although they’re technically mini and might be too small to decorate a large tree, they could work as filler ornaments or as decoration for mini trees, garlands, and wreaths. 

Material: Not listed | Size: 1.5 x 2 inches

Best Personalized Christmas Ornaments 

Uncommon Goods Your Name in a Snowflake Ornament

A thoughtful and unique ornament can be hard to find, so the Uncommon Goods Your Name in a Snowflake Ornament stood out as a personalized pick that can double as a gift. Although dainty and quite fragile, this plywood ornament hides the name of your loved one in plain sight using an intricate laser-cut design. Like real snowflakes, each one of these personalized ornaments is different. We also like the bold red ribbon that contrasts with a green Christmas tree.

Material: Plywood | Size: 5 x 5 inches

Mod Paws US Personalized Pet Ornament