Kurt Adler Friendship Dove Ornaments Review: Too Sweet?
Two white resin doves in one box: one for your tree, one for a friend's. A quiet, sentimental gift that works across any distance.
Yes, for a best friend, a sister or a friend who moved away. One dove stays and one goes, so two trees carry the same ornament [1]. Skip it for a friend who prefers a joke over a sentiment.
By Andrew Pataleta, GiftX founder · Updated October 28, 2026 · Sources
Specs at a glance
| Pieces | Set of two [1] |
| Size | 4.5 inches each [1] |
| Material | Resin [1] |
| Idea | Keep one, give one to a friend [1] |
| Maker | Kurt Adler [1] |
Pros and cons
- Sentimental, not funny
- Resin lacks the shine of glass
- Plain design for a maximalist tree
One for you, one for them
The idea is simple: keep one dove and give the other to a friend [1]. Each December, both of you hang the same bird.
Kurt Adler sells them as a friendship set, and the listing frames each dove as a sweet reminder of the friendship [1].
Resin, white and sturdy
Each dove is 4.5 inches long and made of resin [1]. That is big enough to notice on a branch and sturdy enough to mail without bubble wrap panic.
White works on any tree, from colorful family trees to all-white designer ones. It sits quietly among louder ornaments.
When sweet is too sweet
Some friendships run on jokes. For that friend, a dove may feel out of character, and a funny ornament from this guide will land better.
Resin also lacks the shine of blown glass. If the friend collects glass, choose an Old World Christmas piece instead.
Sending the second dove
Mail the second dove early in December with a short note. The note matters as much as the bird.
From the same guide, the Old World Christmas Highland Cow Glass Ornament is a lighter choice for a fun friend, and the Old World Christmas Pickle Glass Ornament makes a playful add-on for a friend with kids.
FAQ
What is a friendship ornament?
It is an ornament sold in a set so two friends can each keep one. This Kurt Adler set has two resin doves, and the listing suggests keeping one and giving the other to a special friend [1]
How big are the Kurt Adler dove ornaments?
Each dove measures 4.5 inches, according to the listing [1]. That is large enough to stand out on a tree without overwhelming the branches. They are resin, so they are light and will not shatter [1]
Is a dove ornament a good gift for a friend far away?
Yes. One dove stays with you and one travels to them, which ties two homes together every December. Resin survives the mail well, and the small box fits a padded envelope [1]
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Sources and how we checked
- Amazon.com listing for the Kurt Adler Resin Friendship Dove Ornament, Set of 2
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