Common finishes and textures include flocking (soft, velvety surfaces with feather-like wisps), hand-painted highlights, matte or velvety bases, pearlized and shiny finishes, and glitter or jewel-like accents often applied to decorative eggs and figural ornaments.
Packaging varies by listing: many ornaments arrive in gift or protective boxes for storage, and larger multi-piece sets often include a dedicated storage box (with dimensions provided on the product listing) to keep pieces organized between seasons.
Glass ornaments are often blown or mouth-blown and hand-painted with decorative finishes and are typically marketed for indoor use. Shatterproof ornaments are made from thicker plastic, emphasized for durability, and some sets note outdoor suitability or list indoor/outdoor use.
Many glass spheres include metal caps (often silver) with attached cords for hanging. Multi-piece sets may include detachable hook cords or top-hanging loops, especially on shatterproof ornaments.
Besides round balls, listings include egg-shaped ornaments, figural keepsakes (for example small animal or character ornaments), and mixed assortments that can include stars, gloves, houses, socks, and other decorative shapes.