The present invention relates to a luminary material comprising a substrate; a luminary layer formed on a surface of the substrate; and a surface layer comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion allows stronger light to be emitted from the luminary layer than the second portion. The luminary material according to the invention exhibits various colors, patterns and/or textures formed on the surface. Therefore, the luminary material is qualified as a decorative material in the light. A method for manufacturing the luminary material is also provided.