Whether your holiday decorating style is voluptuous Victorian, festive folk art, or merry mid-century modern, silver Christmas ornaments can add the perfect touch.

If you love the gleam and glitter of silver, Christmas is the ideal time to indulge. Silver ornaments of all types, from authentic sterling heirloom treasures of craftsmanship to frankly-fake creations in foil or plastic, can play a starring role in any foliday decor.

Vintage Looks for Classic Victorian Elegance

Silver tones were very popular during the Victorian period, and elaborate silver ornaments embellished with carvings, set with stones, and decorated with intricate filagree were popular keepsake gifts that were handed down from generation to generation.

Few of us are fortunate enough to actually own antique Victorian silver ornaments, but modern sterling ornaments like the Gorham 2010 Snowflake Ornament, 41st Edition or the Reed & Barton Williamsburg Chippendale Sterling Silver Filigree Cross ornament capture the essence of Victorian style beautifully.

Silver accents can also add a dash of Victorian drama and elegance to mantlepieces and tabletops. Fill a classic silver bowl like Reed & Barton's Paul Revere 8-Inch Silver-plated Bowl with colorful fruit and tuck in some sprigs of fir or pine for true turn of the century style.

Add A Warm Glow to Folk Art Decor

If you love the simple, homey warmth of Folk Art Christmas decorating, count on silver accents to add just the right amount of sparkle and shine. The mellow glow of silver Christmas ornaments works beautifully in combination with natural materials and gives even the simplest arrangements a happy holiday touch.

Consider a Christmas classic like the Wallace 2010 Silver-Plated Sleigh Bell Ornament, 40th Anniversary Edition to bring a touch of silver to wreaths or arrangements. These lovely ornaments are dated, making them ideal heirlooms to be treasured for generations.

Silver Sparkles in Mid-Century Retro Style

Silver tones, from sterling to chrome, were wildly popular during the post-war period of the fifties and sixties. Bring some authentic retro flair to your holiday decor with ornaments featuring clean lines, like the Reed & Barton Annual Sterling Silver Dated Christmas Bell. This engraved, dated heirloom-in-the-making goes perfectly with retro decor.

The sleek stylized shapes characteristic of retro decorating are echoed in many modern silver ornaments that depict traditional holiday shapes like trees, stars, bells, or santa figures. On a tree or wreath they'll add an unmistakeably retro touch.