Herend Gifts for Every Occasion
Last updated October 24, 2026. Written by Tamar Medzadourian, Paris Tableware, Ridgewood, New Jersey.
The easiest Herend gift to choose is one tied to an occasion: a porcelain baby shoe or a First Curl Box for a new baby, Wedding Bells for a wedding, a Graduation Owl for a graduate, an angel or a cross for a faith milestone, and a small box or a Golden Edge coaster as a thank-you.

Herend gifts by occasion
| Occasion | What to give | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| New baby, christening | A baby shoe, Herend First Curl Box, Herend Tooth Fairy Box | Keepsakes that stay on a shelf long after the baby years |
| Names and initials | Herend letter figurines | Letters can spell a short name or a couple's initials |
| Wedding, anniversary | Herend Wedding Bells Figurine, Herend Kissing Swans Figurine | A pair for a pair, or the first pieces of a pattern |
| Graduation, teachers | Herend Graduation Owl Figurine | The owl in a cap and glasses says the occasion at a glance |
| Faith milestones, sympathy | Herend Guardian Angel Figurine, Herend Miniature Cross Figurine | Quiet pieces that suit a bedside or a bookshelf |
| Hostess, thank-you | Herend Chinese Bouquet Blue Ring Box, Herend Golden Edge Coaster | Small and easy to find a place for |
We don't list prices here because they change. Each section links to the current selection at Paris Tableware.
New baby and christening
The Herend baby shoe is one shape painted in many patterns. At Paris Tableware it comes in Chinese Bouquet Green, Blue, Multicolor, Rust and Raspberry, plus Rothschild Bird, Golden Edge, Blue Garland, Printemps and Royal Garden Flowers. A thoughtful choice is the pattern the family already sets the table with; the Herend Chinese Bouquet pieces at Paris Tableware show that pattern's colors.
For keepsakes with a job to do, the Herend First Curl Box has a small fishnet bear on the lid, and the Herend Tooth Fairy Box has a fishnet bunny. The Herend Baby Bottle Figurine and Herend Baby Rattle Figurine suit a nursery shelf. See them all in Herend children's gifts.


Names and initials in porcelain
Herend makes every letter of the alphabet as its own figurine, so a row of letters can spell a child's name or a couple's initials on a mantel. On October 24, 2026, all 26 letters were in stock at Paris Tableware. Most come in gold fishnet, like the Herend Letter M Figurine, while Herend Letter O Figurine and Herend Letter X Figurine come in a range of colors. Browse the Herend alphabet letters.

Weddings and anniversaries
The Herend Wedding Bells Figurine shows two white bells with gold rims tied with a fishnet bow, and we carry it in several colors. For an anniversary, the Herend Kissing Swans Figurine and Herend Cuddling Bunnies Figurine are both pairs.
For a couple starting a dinner service, Herend Golden Edge is a natural first pattern: white porcelain with a gold rim. Its plain white center lets a colorful pattern join it later. Our store's wedding registry guide explains how to set up a registry.

Graduation and teachers
The Herend Graduation Owl Figurine wears a mortarboard and glasses and comes in nine fishnet colors, so you can match school colors. The Herend Pair of Owls on Book Figurine works for a teacher or a pair of graduates. More owls are in our Herend owl guide.

Faith milestones and sympathy
The Herend Guardian Angel Figurine shows an angel guiding a child. The Herend Miniature Cross Figurine comes in several colors, and the Herend Star of David Figurine is also available. See all Herend religious figurines.
Hostess and thank-you gifts
Small porcelain boxes are easy to wrap and easy to place on a dresser or a desk. The Herend Chinese Bouquet Blue Ring Box and Herend Golden Edge Ring Box are easy choices, and the Herend Golden Edge Coaster, given in multiples, suits anyone who entertains. See the full range of Herend boxes.
Holidays
For December, our Herend Christmas guide covers the nativity, snowmen and holiday china. For Easter, bunnies are the largest animal group in our Herend stock; start with the Herend bunny guide.
Sending a Herend gift
Paris Tableware ships within the continental United States. Shipping is free on orders over $150 and a flat $19 below that. Orders placed through January 1, 2027 can be returned within 30 days of delivery. Return shipping is free: the store emails a prepaid return label to download and print. To send a gift straight to the recipient, enter their address at checkout. Details are on our shipping and returns page.
Common questions
What is a Herend baby shoe?
A small porcelain shoe kept as a baby keepsake. Herend paints the same shoe shape in many patterns; Paris Tableware carries it in Chinese Bouquet colors, Rothschild Bird, Golden Edge, Blue Garland, Printemps and Royal Garden Flowers.
What Herend gift suits a wedding?
The Herend Wedding Bells Figurine is made for the occasion. For a couple starting a table, a first Golden Edge place setting is a gift they can add to over the years.
Does Herend make every letter of the alphabet?
Yes. Each letter is its own figurine, and on October 24, 2026 all 26 were in stock at Paris Tableware, most in gold fishnet.
Can I ship a Herend gift directly to the recipient?
Yes. Enter the recipient's address at checkout. Paris Tableware ships within the continental US, free on orders over $150.
Shop Herend Gifts at Paris Tableware
Baby keepsakes, wedding and graduation figurines, letters and small boxes, all handmade in Herend, Hungary.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on October 24, 2026.