Collectors can be avid about their holiday collections and with good reason, it's one collection that usually makes people smile with their happy memories. Ornament collectors have a wide range of companies and artists to pick from, in prices from inexpensive to the sky's the limit!
Read more about these top ornament companies and artists.
Joy to the World CollectiblesLisa Kelechava had a vision, or perhaps it was a dream, as she said the idea came to her in the middle of the night. The idea was to create beautiful glass ornaments. She has certainly succeeded in living her dream.
All of Joy to The World's ornaments are made by a factory in Poland that has grown along with the ornament company. Kelechava found a factory that is "crazy enough" to try making the most detailed molds and making them work.
Check out their Glitterazzi ornaments, fully glittered hand-blown designs in both traditional and "hot, popular" colors. The non-traditional look is especially appealing to the younger collector.
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Landmark CreationsThe "Little Red Box" that takes you around the world. That's the perfect slogan for this interesting ornament company that does bring the world into your home for the holidays.
Barbara CrewsLarry Fraga creates all the glass ornaments by first sketching his ideas, coloring them and then sending it to one of the glass factories he uses in Europe. They create a plaster mold and then send it to Fraga for adjustments and refinements. These changes are then sent back once again to the factory, which now produces the glass prototypes and sends those to Larry to approve.
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MiaThere's no mistaking the inspiration for these fine art glass ornaments. Each one is itself, a miniature painting paying homage to the artist who created the masterpiece. Creating pieces such as these is more than a job, it requires a passion and dedication. A perfect description of Mia, the founder and driving force of the company.
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Old World ChristmasOld World Christmas glass ornaments are affordable and are easy to find locally. With approximately 900 different designs -- there is something for everyone! Ornament designs include the classic traditional, whimsical, hobbies, sports, florals -- just about everything for year-round decorating.
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Ornaments to RememberSometimes moving to a completely new place is not enough of an adventure. Just ask Dr. Sarah Stanley, founder of Ornaments to Remember. A move to Hawaii was certainly an exciting change, but she wanted more excitement and glass ornaments with an aloha touch have filled the bill.
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Barbara CrewsIn the early nineties, a cottage industry was born in Krakow, with products that have grown to be highly coveted and acclaimed by collectors. It was in two rooms and a bathtub that Patricia Breen Designs was started.
It's not uncommon to find collectors who fly across the country to attend Breen events just to buy a few glass ornaments. It's also not uncommon to order ornaments sight-unseen, a year before they will actually become available.
If you're new to collecting Patricia Breen ornaments, keep an eye on eBay. Many times the early years can be found at bargain prices. Although these simpler pieces will not have the glitz of later designs, it's always nice to have a few early works from an artist. Also Read:
RadkoGlass ornaments have experienced a rebirth of popularity in the last 10 - 15 years. A large part of that resurgence is because of Christopher Radko. Anyone who is familiar with Radko ornaments knows the oft-told tale of the demise of the family ornaments when the Christmas tree fell. When Radko started out looking for replacement ornaments, few were found. This lead to the formation of Radko, the glass ornament company. Today Radko is a household name, one even non-collectors are familiar with.
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Sarabella Creations
Sarabella CreationsWhen one hears of beautiful glass ornaments, most collectors think of Poland, Italy and Germany as the birthplaces of hand painted glass ornaments. But have you ever thought of Staten Island, a borough of New York City? That’s the home of Sarabella Creations, known for their large elaborate glass ball ornaments adorned with crystals and jewels and sold at some of the finer shops in the country.
Ellis Island FoundationToday Lady Liberty is depicted in just about every type of collectible and souvenir, but as a holiday collector -- ornaments are my favorites. It seems like every company has made or makes a Statue of Liberty ornament, so finding one is not difficult. The hard part is deciding which one to add to your collection or give as a gift. One good pick is buying from the Ellis Island Foundation, the proceeds go to the organization and the ornaments are beautiful!
