Christmas Ornament Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

An ornament is the one gift that comes back every December. It is easy to wrap and to mail, it suits any tree, and each time it is unpacked it brings back the person who gave it. Here are ornament gift ideas for everyone on your list, from a baby's first Christmas to the collector who already has a little of everything. For crystal pieces from Lalique, see our guide to crystal Christmas ornaments, or browse all of our Christmas ornaments.

For a Baby's First Christmas

Jay Strongwater Baby's First Christmas Teddy Glass Ornament

A first ornament for a new baby's very first tree: mouth-blown glass, hand-painted with enamels and glitter and hand-set with crystals, and beautifully boxed. Every Jay Strongwater piece passes through dozens of hands before it is finished.

Jay Strongwater Mom and Baby Giraffe Glass Ornament

A mother and baby giraffe in mouth-blown glass, hand-enameled and set with crystals – a sweet gift for new parents.

For Newlyweds and Sweethearts

Christofle Celebration Ornament, Square

A silver-plated ornament made in France by Christofle, the silversmith founded in Paris in 1830. It comes with a pre-cut paper to write a name, a date or initials, which slips into the slots of the ornament – just right for a couple's first Christmas together. Also in a rectangle and as a set of 6.

Lalique Edelweiss Christmas Ornament

The Alpine edelweiss, a symbol of purity, courage and eternal love, revealed on a crystal ornament from Lalique, the French crystal house founded by René Lalique in 1888. In clear crystal, or clear with gold stamping.

For the Nutcracker Fan

For anyone who goes to the ballet every December, Jay Strongwater has the whole cast.

Jay Strongwater Clara and the Nutcracker Glass Ornament

Clara and her Nutcracker in mouth-blown glass, hand-painted with enamels and glitter and hand-set with crystals.

Jay Strongwater Mouse King Ornament

Every story needs its villain: the Mouse King, hand-enameled and set with crystals. Complete the scene with the Fancy Nutcracker and the Nutcracker Suite Egg.

For the Collector: One Each Year

A series is the easiest way to start a tradition – give one ornament each Christmas, and the collection grows with the family.

Jay Strongwater Three French Hens Glass Ornament

One of Jay Strongwater's glass ornaments based on the Twelve Days of Christmas: mouth-blown glass, hand-painted with enamels and glitter and hand-set with crystals. The song continues with Four Calling Birds, Five Golden Rings, Seven Swans-A-Swimming and 12 Drummers Drumming.

Jay Strongwater Dasher Glass Ornament

Santa's reindeer, one by one: Dasher is joined by Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen.

Ornaments of Faith

Jay Strongwater Sacred Jewel Cross Ornament

A jeweled cross in mouth-blown glass, hand-painted with enamels and glitter and hand-set with crystals – a meaningful gift for a godchild or a family of faith.

Michael Aram Dove of Peace Ornament, White

A white dove of peace in porcelain with gold-tone and glitter. Pair it with the gold-tone Michael Aram Eternity Cross Ornament.

Porcelain for the Tree

Versace I Love Baroque Holiday Ornament

A porcelain ornament from the Versace I Love Baroque Holiday collection, made by Rosenthal, about 3 in across – for the friend who loves bold baroque design. There is also a smaller holiday bell ornament.

Vista Alegre Angels Blue Angel Ornament

A flat porcelain angel from Vista Alegre, the Portuguese porcelain house founded in 1824, about 4.5 in long. Also in green, with a reindeer with bells to match.

Glass and Metal from Michael Aram

Michael Aram Cardinal Glass Ornament

A glass cardinal accented with goldtone, about 3.5 in high and 5 in wide – a bright note of red on a green tree. For fruit in glass, see the Pomegranate Glass Ornament and the Orange Glass Ornament.

Michael Aram Santa in Balloon Ornament

Santa in his balloon, in gold-tone and nickel plate with metallic and glittered hand paint – a playful pick for children.

Michael Aram Santa Snow Globe Ornament

A small snow globe that hangs on the tree, in glass, oxidized nickel plate and gold-tone. See all Michael Aram ornaments.

Show Them Off All Year

A favorite ornament doesn't have to go back in its box in January. Give it with a stand, and it can sit on a desk or a shelf all year.

Michael Aram Espalier Christmas Ornament Tree

An ornament tree in powder-coated iron for displaying a collection of ornaments, in gold or silver.

Michael Aram Ornament Stand, Gold

A sculptural goldtone stand, 10 in high, for displaying a single treasured ornament.

Jay Strongwater Large Ornament Stand

A stand with a brass hook and a starburst pattern on the base set with Preciosa stones – a little stage for a jeweled ornament.

How to Choose an Ornament Gift

• Match it to the moment. A first Christmas, a wedding, a new home or a new baby each have an ornament that tells the story.
• Start a series. The Twelve Days of Christmas or Santa's reindeer give you a gift for every year to come.
• Write a note. Tuck a card with the date and a few words into the box – years from now, it will matter as much as the ornament.
• Keep the box. The original gift box is the safest place to store each ornament after the holidays.

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