Hang this in a window on a bright morning and the whole sill turns the color of honey. Warm gold and soft amber swirl around a clear center, and fine strands of glass rise through the middle like the branches of a small tree. When the sun moves, the glow moves with it.

Artisans in Eastern Europe blow each ball by mouth, so no two share the same swirl, and the one you receive will differ a little from the photos. That is exactly why people keep them. Spirit balls have hung in windows and doorways for centuries, and the gift tag tucked in the box retells the old folk tale behind them.

It measures about 10cm across (roughly 4 inches), comes with a hanging ribbon in a Sienna Glass gift box, and can be displayed indoors or out. Give it for a housewarming, a golden anniversary, or a thank you that deserves more than a card.