8 best Christmas baubles, from classic to novelty tree decorations

This multi-pack includes six brightly coloured striped baubles in pink, yellow, purple, green, blue and red. They’re all a decent size for making a statement, and we found the baubles work well on both a small and large Christmas tree. We particularly loved the vibrant effect they offer, and we think the candy-coloured baubles bring joy to any festive decor.

The baubles are designed to be shatterproof, and we did drop them on the floor to test this, with no breakages whatsoever. Meanwhile, the outer thread coating is made from nylon and adds a soft tactile finish, and they shine in the light too.

For an affordable buy that looks chic, we’re fans of this gold and white embossed bauble. The lightweight decoration is quite large, meaning you only need a few to make an impact.

Its white and gold colourway is neutral enough to suit any interior preference, while the raised metallic finish adds an elegant effect. It has an 8cm diameter and the same string length, so we found this bauble dangled beautifully from our tree’s outer and inner branches. Plus, the contrasting silver string adds a subtle shimmer, too.

This nine-pack includes a selection of small, glass baubles, each with a cracked marble effect and sequin-and-bead detailing. The decorations are antique silver, so we’d say they look more like chrome or even gold in some lighting. Because of this, they have shade versatility and will easily match any other metallic baubles you may already have.

The onion-shaped baubles are dainty, and the beads and sequins attached to the top add an extra-special finish too.

If you’re after larger M&S Christmas baubles, there’s a nine-pack of glass glitter baubles (£15, Marksandspencer.com), which are bigger, have a fluted shape and offer a similar metallic effect.

If you’re looking for a novelty Christmas bauble to set the festive scene, this fun pink car with a tree attached to its roof will add sparkly joy to any tree.

The car has a shimmery metallic finish and glitter is found on its wheels, windows and headlights. Meanwhile, the tree sitting on top has wiry branches sprinkled with a snow effect. The decoration is made of glass, so we were careful not to drop it, and we also noted how lightweight the car is.

For animal lovers seeking a novelty Christmas decoration, there’s also a purr-fect white cat (£4.99, hm.com) with a sweet face and sparkly thread.

Located within Amazon’s small business finder section are these sweet Sass & Belle martini cocktail baubles. The classic, espresso and passionfruit martini cocktail decorations come complete with precise elements, such as little fake olives and coffee beans attached to each drink. We also liked the layer of glitter lining each glass’s rim.

Plus, as this is a pack of three, you could separate the set and gift a couple of cocktail decorations to friends.

This festive red letterbox is a classic Christmas decoration from much-loved department store Liberty.

The shiny post-box has a silver heart emblem and a sprinkling of sparkly white snow on its top and base. We liked its long, tall shape for dangling onto branches below, and the decoration added a luxurious yet timeless aesthetic to our tree. Plus, although it’s made from glass, the decoration has a robust feel.

Other more unusual options that we love from the iconic London shop include the chic glass pearl heart ornament (£16.95, Libertylondon.com) and shimmery starfish ornament (£9.95, Libertylondon.com).

These brightly coloured baubles come complete with matching velvet string, and we love the metallic finish they have too. The small 4cm x 4cm x 4cm decorations are made from glass and they brought a chic opulence to our tree.

Whether you favour muted Christmas decorations or bold baubles, these pretty picks would work well for either preference. They offer a timeless appeal, and colourful festive joy without being garish.

A four-legged friend to add to your tree, this dachshund comes complete with its own gold crown and festive red bell-adorned collar. This Christmas decoration is a cute keepsake, whether you have a similar-looking pet or not.

It’s a compact 7cm x 6cm x 2cm size, so ideal for a smaller tree, but despite its dinky size, it stood out well on our standard-size tree, too. Plus, we think you could display the sweet dog as a year-round trinket after the festive season, too.