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Anniversary Year | Anniversary Gift |
|---|---|
1st Wedding Anniversary | Gold Jewelry |
2nd Wedding Anniversary | Garnet Jewelry |
3rd Wedding Anniversary | Pearl Jewelry |
4th Wedding Anniversary | Topaz Jewelry |
5th Wedding Anniversary | Sapphire Jewelry |
6th Wedding Anniversary | Amethyst Jewelry |
7th Wedding Anniversary | Onyx Jewelry |
8th Wedding Anniversary | Tourmaline Jewelry |
9th Wedding Anniversary | Lapis Lazuli Jewelry |
10th Wedding Anniversary | Diamond Jewelry |
15th Wedding Anniversary | Ruby Jewelry |
20th Wedding Anniversary | Emerald Jewelry |
25th Wedding Anniversary | Silver Jewelry |
30th Wedding Anniversary | Pearl Jewelry |
40th Wedding Anniversary | Ruby Jewelry |
50th Wedding Anniversary | Gold Jewelry |
60th Wedding Anniversary | Diamond Jewelry |
70th Wedding Anniversary | Platinum Jewelry |
Anniversary Gemstones & Jewelry for Each Year
1st Wedding Anniversary Gift: Gold Jewelry
Completing the first year of marriage is often referred to as the 'golden anniversary' — so it's only fitting that the gift to celebrate it is gold. Symbolizing the golden memories and moments in your first 365 days as a married couple, it's the perfect metal to signify a strong and enduring partnership. While the traditional gift on the first anniversary is yellow gold, it can also be white or rose gold should your partner prefer different tones.
2nd Wedding Anniversary Gift: Garnet Gemstone Jewelry
Representing all things romantic and passionate, the beautiful, deep-red garnet is the most traditional way to mark your second anniversary. Keep in mind that garnet comes in many colors, including orange and green — but whichever hue is favored, garnet makes a great choice in all forms of jewelry, from pendants to bracelets and beyond. Learn more in our Garnet Guide.
3rd Wedding Anniversary Gift: Pearl Gemstone Jewelry
The gemstone from the sea, pearls commemorate a third anniversary. Treasured for centuries for their serene beauty, pearls are a traditional yet trend-forward gift — whether it's a classic strand or a more modern hoop earring. Learn more in our Pearl Guide.
4th Wedding Anniversary Gift: Topaz Gemstone Jewelry
Topaz is a versatile gemstone that comes in a rainbow of colors — from blue to orange to white. Despite their range in hue, the most gifted topaz for fourth anniversaries is the teal-blue topaz that features a cool, serene color. With generally high clarity grades and a rank of 8 on the Mohs hardness scale, topaz is perfectly suited to everyday wear in whatever form of jewelry you prefer. Learn more in our Topaz Guide.
5th Wedding Anniversary Gift: Sapphire Gemstone Jewelry
Celebrate your fifth wedding anniversary with sapphire, a captivating and versatile gemstone available in nearly any color. While blue may be the first color that comes to mind when considering a sapphire, they display hues from pink to orange to white (and everything in between, except red). With their unique colors and exceptional durability, sapphires are an excellent choice to update a wedding ring stack. Learn more in our Sapphire Guide.
6th Wedding Anniversary Gift: Amethyst Gemstone Jewelry
Six years of marriage calls for a vibrant celebration with amethyst. Long considered a regal gemstone, it features a deep purple color that's striking and unique. Often set in white gold or platinum to balance its bright hue, amethyst makes for an eye-catching center or accent stone in necklaces and earrings.
7th Wedding Anniversary Gift: Onyx Gemstone Jewelry
Bold and attention-grabbing, onyx is a unique mineral with a pure black color and a high polish finish. Long considered a powerful, spiritual stone, it's a meaningful way to commemorate your seventh year of marriage. Onyx is best set in modern, sculptural jewelry designs such as ID bracelets and medallions.
8th Wedding Anniversary Gift: Tourmaline Gemstone Jewelry
The traditional gift for eighth anniversaries is tourmaline jewelry. Tourmalines represent wisdom, insight, and creativity, making them the perfect gemstones to celebrate close to a decade together. They come in a variety of colors, though most are pink or green — a rare version, called watermelon tourmaline, features both pink and green in incredible bi-color hues.
9th Wedding Anniversary Gift: Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Jewelry
A beautiful midnight blue stone comprised of lazurite, calcite, and pyrite, lapis lazuli is the unique gemstone for 9th anniversaries. It can be set in many types of jewelry and looks particularly compelling when set in a white or yellow gold ring or pendant.
10th Wedding Anniversary Gift: Diamond Gemstone Jewelry
Your tenth wedding anniversary is an incredible milestone and should be celebrated as such –– with shimmering diamonds. For many, this may be the addition of a diamond band to boost a wedding stack or a separate piece such as a diamond pendant or tennis bracelet. Others choose to upgrade their engagement ring with a new or larger center stone and pass down their original piece as an heirloom. Learn more in our Diamond Guide.
15th Wedding Anniversary Gift: Ruby Gemstone Jewelry
Romantic rubies are the precious gemstones that mark a decade and a half together. Regal and fiery, they represent devotion and passion while symbolizing strength and dedication. With a high rating in durability, they're often set into diamond-adorned pendants or as the center stone in a cocktail ring to make a bold statement of love.
20th Wedding Anniversary Gift: Emerald Gemstone Jewelry
Honor two decades of marriage with the lucky emerald. A gorgeous green gemstone long associated with royalty, emeralds are said to symbolize growth, peace, and reflection, making them the perfect gift to look back on twenty years together. Learn more in our Emerald Guide.
25th Wedding Anniversary: The Silver Jubilee
Sleek silver is the metal that represents your 25th anniversary, also known as the Silver Jubilee. After a quarter of a century together, we recommend creating a custom design cast in silver and designing something unique to celebrate your love story. It could be a silver ring, a pair of earrings, or a set of jewelry in multiple matching styles.
30th Wedding Anniversary Gift: Pearl Gemstone Jewelry
There's no better way to celebrate three decades together than with the timeless elegance of pearls that symbolize wisdom and beauty. If you also gifted pearls for your 3rd anniversary, consider redesigning the same pearls into a new piece of jewelry to retain the sentimentality of the original design with a fresh look. Learn more in our Pearl Guide.
40th Wedding Anniversary Gift: Ruby Gemstone Jewelry
Honor four decades together with the fiery ruby that symbolizes passion and romance. If you also gifted rubies for your 15th anniversary, consider purchasing a piece that perfectly complements the original jewelry design. In doing so, you'll create a matching jewelry set that can be passed down for generations.
50th Wedding Anniversary: The Golden Jubilee
Fifty years together, known as the golden jubilee, is a remarkable achievement and should be commemorated with gold jewelry. This could be a gold band or pair of earrings — whatever the style, the gold jewelry you choose should be special enough to celebrate half a century together.
60th Wedding Anniversary: The Diamond Jubilee
Six decades of marriage is typically celebrated with sparkling diamonds. Whether it is a tennis necklace or diamond studs, we recommend considering a piece your partner still needs to complete a suite of jewelry designs.
70th Wedding Anniversary: The Platinum Jubilee
Long considered the most durable metal, platinum is the perfect material to symbolize the strength and longevity of your 70-year marriage. A beautiful silvery white color that can be worn in a plain-metal design, platinum also complements diamonds and other precious or more unique gemstones.
Wedding Anniversary Gifts by Year FAQ
What anniversary is diamond?
Diamond is the traditional gift for the 10th and 60th wedding anniversaries.
What is a silver anniversary?
The 25th wedding anniversary is the silver anniversary.
What is an anniversary ring?
An anniversary ring commemorates a marriage milestone. Common styles include diamond eternity bands, three-stone rings, and five-stone rings.
What anniversary do you upgrade your wedding ring?
There's no specific anniversary for upgrading wedding rings. Many choose more milestone anniversaries like the 5th, 10th, or 25th anniversaries based on personal preference.
What is a ruby anniversary?
Ruby marks both the 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries.
How should I wear an anniversary band with my wedding set?
Anniversary bands can be stacked on your left ring finger with your wedding set, worn on your right hand, or alternated between fingers based on occasion.
What anniversary is pearl?
Pearl is the traditional gift for both the 3rd and 30th wedding anniversaries.
What does an anniversary ring look like?
Anniversary rings typically feature gemstones set in a band. Common styles include eternity bands, three-stone rings, channel-set diamonds, and bands with the anniversary's traditional gemstone.
What finger do you wear an anniversary ring on?
Anniversary rings are commonly worn on the left ring finger stacked with engagement and wedding rings, but it can also be worn on the right ring finger or any finger based on preference.
What anniversary is sapphire?
Sapphire is the traditional gift for the 5th wedding anniversary.
What anniversary is emerald?
Emerald is the traditional gift for the 20th wedding anniversary.
Does an anniversary ring replace a wedding band?
No. An anniversary ring complements your existing bridal set rather than replacing it.
What is the stone for 40th wedding anniversary?
Ruby is the traditional gemstone for the 40th wedding anniversary.
What is a platinum anniversary?
The 70th wedding anniversary is the platinum anniversary.
What anniversary is gold?
Gold is the traditional gift for the 1st wedding anniversary.
What is a golden anniversary?
The 1st anniversary is known as the golden anniversary and the 50th wedding anniversary is known as the golden jubilee.
