Wedding Anniversaries
The giving of wedding anniversary gifts dates back many centuries. Over time, ideas of what is deemed symbolic and appropriate to celebrate with have changed. The Traditional list is the accepted list set forth by Emily Post, with the Modern list reflecting a more contemporary sensibility. The Anniversary Stones list evolved later as anniversary gifts gained popularity.
It can be very fun and challenging to come up with meaningful anniversary gifts that draw on more than one of these lists. For centuries, jewelry has been the most romantic way to express love and appreciation to your partner. Because estate jewelry is so unique and personal, it shows that care and thought was put into its selection. Try mixing things up, using one list to inspire another. Perhaps wrap a pair of pretty gold earrings in a beautiful handmade paper for a first anniversary, or present a sapphire ring in a wooden box for a fifth anniversary. The possibilities are endless!
Anniversary Gifts by Year
FIRST
TRADITIONAL
Paper: symbolizes the strength gathered from interwoven threads
MODERN
Clocks: reflecting the eternity of love
STONES
Gold Jewelry
SECOND
TRADITIONAL
Cotton: like any good relationship - both durable and versatile
MODERN
China: as elegant and beautiful as love
STONES
Garnet
THIRD
TRADITIONAL
Leather: as warm, strong and flexible as a good marriage
MODERN
Crystal: as dazzling as a strong marriage
STONES
Pearl
FOURTH
TRADITIONAL
Fruit or flowers: representing a blossoming partnership
MODERN
Appliances: we think jewelry is a better idea!
STONES
Blue Topaz
FIFTH
TRADITIONAL
Wood: symbolizing the strength and longevity of your marriage
MODERN
Silverware: a reminder of shared meals
STONES
Sapphire
SIXTH
TRADITIONAL
Sweets, Iron
MODERN
Wood
STONES
Amethyst
SEVENTH
TRADITIONAL
Wool, Copper: warmth and security, prosperity and good fortune
MODERN
Desk Sets
STONES
Onyx
EIGHTH
TRADITIONAL
Bronze
MODERN
Linens, Lace
STONES
Tourmaline
NINTH
TRADITIONAL
Pottery
MODERN
Leather
STONES
Lapi lazuli
TENTH
TRADITIONAL
Tin, Aluminum: symbolizes that the marriage is both flexible and durable
MODERN
Diamond Jewelry: both durable and beautiful
STONES
Diamond
ELEVENTH
TRADITIONAL
Steel
MODERN
Jewelry
STONES
Turquoise
TWELFTH
TRADITIONAL
Silk, Linen
MODERN
Pearls
STONES
Jade
THIRTEENTH
TRADITIONAL
Lace
MODERN
Textiles, Fur
STONES
Citrine
FOURTEENTH
TRADITIONAL
Ivory
MODERN
Gold Jewelry
STONES
Opal
FIFTEENTH
TRADITIONAL
Crystal
MODERN
Watches
STONES
Ruby
SIXTEENTH
TRADITIONAL
...
MODERN
Silver Holloware
STONES
Peridot
SEVENTEENTH
TRADITIONAL
...
MODERN
Furniture
STONES
Watch
EIGHTEENTH
TRADITIONAL
...
MODERN
Porcelain
STONES
Cat’s-Eye Chrysoberyl
NINETEENTH
TRADITIONAL
...
MODERN
Bronze
STONES
Aquamarine
TWENTIETH
TRADITIONAL
China: symbolizes the beautiful and elegant love you have cultivated
MODERN
Platinum strong and enduring
STONES
Emerald
TWENTY-FIFTH
TRADITIONAL
Silver: radiance
MODERN
Silver
STONES
Sterling Silver
THIRTIETH
TRADITIONAL
Pearl
MODERN
Diamond
STONES
Pearl
THIRTY-FIFTH
TRADITIONAL
Coral
MODERN
Jade
STONES
Emerald
FORTIETH
TRADITIONAL
Ruby the inner flame and passion of a life-long love
MODERN
Ruby
STONES
Ruby
FORTY-FIFTH
TRADITIONAL
Sapphire
MODERN
Sapphire
STONES
Sapphire
FIFTIETH
TRADITIONAL
Gold: beautiful, strong, resistant to corrosion
MODERN
Gold
STONES
Gold
FIFTY-FIFTH
TRADITIONAL
Emerald
MODERN
Emerald
STONES
Alexandrite
SIXTIETH
TRADITIONAL
Yellow Diamond
MODERN
Diamond
STONES
Diamond
SIXTY-FIFTH
TRADITIONAL
Blue Sapphire
MODERN
Star Sapphire
STONES
Star Sapphire
SIXTIETH
TRADITIONAL
...
MODERN
Star Sapphire
STONES
Diamond
SEVENTY-FIFTH
TRADITIONAL
Diamond
MODERN
Diamond
STONES
Star Sapphire
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