Every wedding anniversary is a milestone. Jewelry is by far one of the most meaningful gifts to give. You don't even have to wait until an anniversary or special occasion to gift it to a loved one. But below is a list of the types of jewelry, traditional, and modern gifts to give for each year of marriage. We hope it helps make your or a loved one's next anniversary special.
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Anniversary Gifts By Year
1st Anniversary
Gemstone: Gold
Traditional Gift: Paper
Flowers: Carnation
Modern Gift: Clocks
2nd Anniversary
Gemstone: Garnet
Traditional Gift: Cotton
Flowers: Lily of the Valley
Modern Gift: China
3rd Anniversary
Gemstone: Pearl
Traditional Gift: Leather
Flowers: Sunflower
Modern Gift: Glass or Crystal
4th Anniversary
Gemstone: Blue Topaz
Traditional Gift: Fruit or Flowers
Flowers: Hydrangea
Modern Gift: Appliances
5th Anniversary
Gemstone: Sapphire
Traditional Gift: Wood
Flowers: Daisy
Modern Gift: Silverware
6th Anniversary
Gemstone: Amethyst
Traditional Gift: Iron
Flowers: Calla Lillies
Modern Gift: Wood
7th Anniversary
Gemstone: Onyx
Traditional Gift: Copper or Wool
Flowers: Freesia
Modern Gift: Desk Sets
8th Anniversary
Gemstone: Tourmaline
Traditional Gift: Pottery/Bronze
Flowers: Lilac
Modern Gift: Linen or Lace
9th Anniversary
Gemstone: Lapis Lazuli
Traditional Gift: Pottery/Willow
Flowers: Birds of Paradise
Modern Gift: Leather
10th Anniversary
Gemstone: Diamond
Traditional Gift: Aluminum/Tin
Flowers: Daffodil
Modern Gift: Diamond Jewelry
15th Anniversary
Gemstone: Ruby
Traditional Gift: Crystal
Flowers: Rose
Modern Gift: Watches
20th Anniversary
Gemstone: Emerald
Traditional Gift: China
Flowers: Aster
Modern Gift: Platinum
25th Anniversary
Gemstone: Silver
Traditional Gift: Sterling Silver
Flowers: Iris
Modern Gift: Sterling Silver
30th Anniversary
Gemstone: Pearl
Traditional Gift: Pearl
Flowers: Lily
Modern Gift: Diamond
35th Anniversary
Gemstone: Coral
Traditional Gift: Coral
Flowers: Coral
Modern Gift: Jade
40th Anniversary
Gemstone: Ruby
Traditional Gift: Ruby
Flowers: Gladiolus
Modern Gift: Ruby
45th Anniversary
Gemstone: Sapphire
Traditional Gift: Sterling Silver
Flowers: Blue Iris
Modern Gift: Sapphire
50th Anniversary
Gemstone: Gold
Traditional Gift: Gold
Flowers: Yellow Roses
Modern Gift: Gold
55th Anniversary
Gemstone: Emerald
Traditional Gift: Emerald
Flowers: Calla Lily
Modern Gift: Emerald
60th Anniversary
Gemstone: Diamond
Traditional Gift: Diamond
Flowers: White Roses
Modern Gift: Diamond