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Make your tree the talk of the season. ballerina christmas ornaments
Decorating the Christmas tree embodies the warming spirit of the holidays. In fact, for many people all around the globe, trimming the tree signals the official start of the holiday season and puts them in a festive mood. The careful unboxing of each themed ornament and strings of lights (with favorite carols humming in the background, no doubt) brings families and friends together to reflect on the cherished memories of Christmases past.
While those treasured heirloom ornaments tell your family's personal holiday history, there's no shortage of new chic holiday decorations and baubles to help write the next chapter of your Christmas story. From whitewashed orbs for sparkling white trees to playful glass Champagne and caviar, this collection of our favorite ornaments you can buy now takes holiday extravagance to the next level. Shop our top picks to discover your next favorite keepsake and to transform your tree into the talk of the season. Here, our favorite unique tree ornaments.
Celebrated English ceramic house Wedgwood makes some truly special bone china ornaments. Telling the story of the Nutcracker, this special collection includes every character from the Rat King to the adorable Clara.
We love gifting these adorable matchbook destination ornaments as well as decorating our own trees with them! From Cape Cod and New York City to Saint Tropez and Aspen, they're the perfect way to commemorate a memorable trip or special vacation spot.
Santa, baby, we want a yacht and really that's not a lot! However, we'll take one of these cheeky yacht ornaments if we can't get the real thing.
Don't limit yourself to just a cabinet or a wall for your curiosities, you can add them to your tree, too! Each of these Victorian beetles is decorated with unique colors to make it look like the real thing.
Celebrating the art of embroidery, Henry Handwork has a wonderful, whimsical collection of ornaments that show off fun and festive designs. The shimmer from this beaded design adds an extra glow to your tree.
Glass ornaments, particularly vintage ones from either Germany or then-Czechoslovakia, are some of the most sought-after ornaments that one can buy. We love these beautiful glass baubles from the 1960s.
A popular motif in textile design, the tree of life is now in ornament form. This set was made by Dower & Hall in England.
We love anything made from bone china, and ornaments are truly no exception. The festive display of Central Park at Christmastime takes center stage on this ornament.
Needlepoint items, from stockings to pillows, are always a timeless holiday decoration. We especially love these ornaments from Smathers & Branson with the classic red rope trim.
Made from straw, these humble ornaments might not be the most lavish in your collection, but they will certainly be meaningful. Crafted into star and snowflake shapes, you'll want to buy several of these sets of six to really fill out your tree.
Decorated with an ikat-esque motif, there's a little more style to this ornament for those in search of a more muted look. It's sophisticated while still feeling festive.
Made using a ceramic tradition celebrated in the Italian region of Abruzzo, this artistic ornament is available in a variety of flowers.
The stunning English countryside aesthetic of Sharland England comes to life on your tree with this adorable rattan bell. Woven just like the brand's furniture, this is a timeless piece of holiday decor.
The Nutcracker is one of the most famous ballets of all time—and it's especially beloved during the holiday season. This acrylic set, designed by artist Jessica O'Neill, is wonderful for anyone who loves the ballet.
Unlike the typical stark white snowflake, the warm gold glow of this limited-edition piece makes a tree feel instantly cozy.
There are a lot of fish in the sea, but few will look as precious on your tree as these vibrant striped ones. We're obsessed with their cheery look and the pearl bubble details.
For all the book lovers out there, this set of bookish ornaments is a unique way to celebrate your favorite hobby. With titles like The Great Gatsby and The Old Man and the Sea, it's a collection of true classics.
Decorated with their namesake goldbugs, this fun shining star ornament is an ode to Charleston and all the critters that are along for the ride from the Goldbug Collection.
Hand embroidered in Peru, each one of these heart ornaments tells a different story with beautiful decoration.
Crafted by artisans in Egypt and designed by Issy Granger, these cute little baubles with their velvet ribbons make for a joyful display.
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