Kurt Adler Mini Glitter Glass Balls Review: Tiny Tree?
Twenty-five tiny glittered glass balls in six colors, sized for a tabletop tree or a wreath. The cheapest pick in this guide, and the most useful for small spaces.
Yes, for a tabletop tree, a wreath or a garland. They are real glass with glitter at a tiny price [1]. Skip them for a full size tree, where they vanish among the branches.
By Andrew Pataleta, GiftX founder · Updated October 28, 2026 · Sources
Specs at a glance
| Pieces | 25 [1] |
| Size | 0.78 inch, about 20mm each [1] |
| Material | Glass with paint and mica [1] |
| Colors | Red, blue, silver, orange, pink, purple [1] |
| Model | C1962 [1] |
| Maker | Kurt Adler [1] |
Pros and cons
- Too small for a full size tree
- Glass, so fragile
- Mixed colors, not one theme
Made for small spaces
Each ball is about three quarters of an inch across, and the box holds 25 [1]. That is the right scale for a tabletop tree, a wreath or a garland.
Kurt Adler says they are made for showing holiday spirit when space is limited [1]. Dorms, offices and studio apartments fit that description.
Six colors of glitter
The colors are red, blue, silver, orange, pink and purple, all glittered with mica [1]. It is a cheerful, slightly retro mix rather than one theme.
Under fairy lights, the glitter throws small sparks of color. On a small tree that is plenty.
If the tree has a strict color scheme, pick out the matching balls and use the rest on a wreath.
Lost on a big tree
On a seven foot tree, these disappear between the needles. They are not a cheap way to fill a big tree.
They are glass. Small glass pieces and small children do not mix, so keep the box away from toddlers.
The desk tree starter
Give them with a small potted tree or a tabletop artificial one. Together they make a ready to decorate desk tree.
From the same guide, the Kurt Adler Miniature Ornaments and Treetop Set is the matching vintage-style choice, and the Kurt Adler Clear Glass Icicle Ornament Set adds sparkle to a bigger tree in the same home.
FAQ
How big are the Kurt Adler mini glitter balls?
Each ball measures about 0.78 inches, or 20 millimeters, according to the listing [1]. That is small enough for a tabletop tree or a wreath, and too small to show up well on a full size tree [1]
What colors come in the Kurt Adler glitter ball set?
The listing names shimmery shades of red, blue, silver, orange, pink and purple [1]. It is a mixed, cheerful palette, not a single color theme, which suits a playful small tree [1]
Can you use mini ornaments on a wreath?
Yes. Small ornaments like these tuck into a wreath or a garland easily. Use thin wire or floral picks to hold them, and cluster three or four together so they read as one bright spot [1]
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Sources and how we checked
- Amazon.com listing for the Kurt S. Adler 0.78-Inch Glitter Glass Ball Ornaments, 25 Piece Set
Source check: Amazon prices and contents above were checked on October 28, 2026. We did not test these products hands-on. Picks are based on manufacturer specs, Amazon listings and the reasons people actually give these gifts.
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