A curtain clip for holding and embellishing a gathered curtain in a predetermined position. The curtain clip includes a pair of curtain retainer members having an elongated longitudinal side, an ornamental lever portion, and a distal end. The curtain clip is attached and operated by a pivot pin and coil spring assembly, that pivots the ornamental lever portion opening the curtain retainer distal ends to receive the curtain material, and urging the distal ends closed to clasp onto the curtain material. The curtain clip incorporates a decorative design element on the ornamental lever which aesthetically embellishes the curtain.