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.
Antique Glass Ornaments
John Lightner
If you're a collector of antique Christmas ornaments, there is one resource that you definitely need on your book shelf. Christmas Rarities by John Lightner. The book showcases almost 1500 antique Christmas ornaments made in Germany, from angels to wire wrapped pieces.
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Old World Christmas
Old World Christmas
Old 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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Landmark Creations
Landmark Creations
The "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.
Artistry of Poland Ornaments
Artistry of Poland
When one thinks of glass ornaments, Poland's craftsmen and southwestern designs do not normally go hand-in-hand, but Artistry of Poland is a company that pulls off that combination in unexpected ways.
Natalie Sarabella Couture Ornaments
Natalie Sarabella
Natalie Sarabella, formerly of Sarabella Designs, is now producing a limited line of high-end ornaments, as well as a whimsical line of Diva Baubles. Check for her pieces in places like Bergdorf Goodmans, Frontgate and by custom design.
Christina's World
Christina's World
Collectors have been able to enjoy Christina's World ornaments for over fourteen years, but not many may know how she got her start and story behind the beautiful works of art. While working with her father, Christina fell in love with glass and what could be created in the world of glass ornaments.
Cherry Designs
Cherry Designs
Susan's different method of designing her ornament pieces creates the unique "Susan Cherry look" -- cute, whimsical and with a soft, touchable look. The simple designs bring a breath of fresh air to the ornament scene. Nothing garish, scary or too intricate, the pieces are very affordable and will bring out the kid in everyone.
De Carlini Workshop
Connie Porcher
Today, the De Carlini's have more than 2,500 designs in their line, adding 30 to 50 new ornament pieces each year. According to Luca, they "lack the courage" to retire old ones and are fast running out of space! The once sprawling 70 square meter showroom is becoming a little cramped. Indeed, it is sometimes hard to tell old ornaments from new ones.
The glass blower's skills and workmanship have maintained their integrity over the decades. The meticulous, imaginative painting has retained its magic as well. Italian free blown figural ornaments are standouts on any holiday tree and there are many collectors who would agree that no one does it better than the De Carlini's.
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Hallmark, The Christmas Ornament Company
Barbara Crews
The Hallmark Company has been around for over 90 years, but it wasn't until 1973 that the company started producing Christmas ornaments and started to set the standard for other ornament companies.
Although other companies produced different collectible series before that time, e.g. plates, figures, etc, it was Hallmark that turned the collectible series into a marketing tool and turned Christmas decorators into Christmas collectors.
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JingleNog
JingleNog
It's hard to generalize a line of Christmas ornaments, but the main feeling from JingleNog is fun with more than a touch of whimsy. The characters come to life with the little story that is attached to each one.
