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 Chinese Bouquet Green Baby Shoe Baby Keepsake, a white porcelain shoe painted with green flowers and gold trim
Herend Chinese Bouquet Green Baby Shoe Baby Keepsake.

Herend gifts by occasion

OccasionWhat to giveWhy it fits
New baby, christeningA baby shoe, Herend First Curl Box, Herend Tooth Fairy BoxKeepsakes that stay on a shelf long after the baby years
Names and initialsHerend letter figurinesLetters can spell a short name or a couple's initials
Wedding, anniversaryHerend Wedding Bells Figurine, Herend Kissing Swans FigurineA pair for a pair, or the first pieces of a pattern
Graduation, teachersHerend Graduation Owl FigurineThe owl in a cap and glasses says the occasion at a glance
Faith milestones, sympathyHerend Guardian Angel Figurine, Herend Miniature Cross FigurineQuiet pieces that suit a bedside or a bookshelf
Hostess, thank-youHerend Chinese Bouquet Blue Ring Box, Herend Golden Edge CoasterSmall 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.

Herend First Curl Box in blue, a round white box with a blue fishnet bear on the lid
Herend First Curl Box in blue.
Herend Tooth Fairy Box in raspberry, a rectangular box with a raspberry fishnet bunny on the lid
Herend Tooth Fairy Box in raspberry.

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.

Herend Letter M Figurine in gold fishnet porcelain
Herend Letter M Figurine in gold fishnet.

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.

Herend Wedding Bells Figurine, two white bells with gold rims and a green fishnet bow
Herend Wedding Bells Figurine in green.

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.

Herend Graduation Owl Figurine in blue fishnet with a mortarboard and gold glasses
Herend Graduation Owl Figurine in blue.

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.

Shop Herend gifts at Paris Tableware

Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these sources on October 24, 2026.