# $143,000 Christmas Baubles Getting in the X-Mas Spirit With Ritzy Holiday Decor By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-11-06 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritzy-holiday-decor References: [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/christmas/6507914/The-worlds-most-expensive-Christmas-bauble-costs-82000.html) Ritzy holiday decor has never come at such a price. Recently a Christmas bauble was made of "18 carat white gold and is plastered with over one and half thousand [stunning diamonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-boston-hotel) [and...] surrounded by two incredible rings featuring 188 [red rubies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandoras-moveable-holiday-charm)." The immaculate luxe bauble took a whole year to plan and craft before being held in a steel case that is surrounded by much anti-theft proofing in Titchfield, Hampshire. This $143,000 Christmas bauble is the epitome of [ritzy holiday decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorating-season). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Holiday Decor:** Opportunity for luxury brands to create high-end holiday decorations that epitomize luxury and opulence. - **Extravagant Christmas Ornaments:** Growing trend of creating extravagant and unique Christmas ornaments with precious metals and gemstones to cater to the luxury market. - **Anti-theft Holiday Decor:** Emerging trend of incorporating anti-theft measures in luxury holiday decorations to protect valuable and expensive ornaments. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods industry can capitalize on the trend by creating exclusive and high-priced Christmas decorations for affluent customers. - **Jewelry:** Opportunity for jewelry industry to design and produce luxurious Christmas baubles with precious stones and metals for the high-end market. - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can tap into the luxury holiday decor trend by offering high-end and unique ornaments for affluent consumers seeking exclusive decorations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sparkling Illuminated Festive Wreaths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-wreath.md) - [Gin-Filled Christmas Baubles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gin-liqueur-baubles.md) - [3D-Printed Appliance Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-christmas-baubles.md) - [Novelty Supermarket Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldis-novelty-baubles.md) - [Ultimate Christmas Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melia-white-house.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Pet Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-jewelry1.md) - [Customizable Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-sparkles-outdoor-decor.md) - [Opulent Nail Polish Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetles-christmas-advent-calendar.md) - [Jewelry-Inspired Lip Gloss](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauble-gloss-ring.md)