Wedding Anniversary Gifts
The date of your wedding becomes something very special, with each passing year it grows in important and emotion. There are traditional colors and gifts for these times, and below we’ve listed some of the common ones. Don’t let this restrict you however, as getting your spouse something they’ll truly love is something only you can really do.
1st year Traditional Theme: Paper Modern Theme: Clocks
The color of this anniversary is Gold Yellow. The gemstone is Gold Jewellery (no stone specified) Alternate Stone: Peridot; Pearl.
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Art Print | Alarm Clock |
2nd year Traditional Theme: Cotton Modern Theme: China
The color of this anniversary is Red. The gemstone is Garnet. Alternate Stone: Rose Quartz
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Cotton ‘His and Hers’ bathrobes | China ornaments (figurine, sculpture) |
3rd year Traditional Theme: Leather Modern Theme: Crystal/Glass
The color of this anniversary is Jade or White. The gemstone is Pearl. Alternate Stone: Moonstone; Crystal; Jade
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Leather-covered journal, photo album, diary. | Crystal figurines; Pearl jewellery |
4th year Traditional Theme: Fruit/Flower M odern Theme: Appliances (electrical)
The color of this anniversary is Blue or Green. The gemstone is Blue Topaz. Alternate Stone: Blue Zircon; Amethyst
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Fruit and/or flower basket | Electrical appliance (coffee machine, tv, fridge, etc); Blue topaz jewellery |
5th year Traditional Theme: Wood Modern Theme: Silverware
The color of this anniversary is Blue; Pink; Turquoise. The gemstone is Sapphire. Alternate Stone: Pink Tourmaline; Rose Quartz; Turquoise
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Art-print of trees; wooden sculpture | Flower-based gifts, for example: plants, perfume, scented candles, bouquet of flowers, flower art print |
6th year Traditional Theme: Iron Modern Theme: Wood
The color of this anniversary is Purple, White and/or Turquoise. The gemstone is Amethyst. Alternate Stone: Garnet; Turquoise
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Box of sweets or chocolates | Amethyst jewellery; art-print of trees |
7th year Traditional Theme: Copper Modern Theme: Brass; Desk Sets
The color of this anniversary is Yellow, Off-white. The gemstone is Onyx. Alternate Stone: Yellow Sapphire; Copper; Lapis Lazuli
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Copper home ítems (vase, mugs, dishes, goblets, jug, bowls, etc) | Brass home ítems (vase, mugs, dishes, goblets, jug, bowls); Desk Set |
8th year Traditional Theme: Bronze; Pottery Modern Theme: Linen, Lace
The color of this anniversary is Bronze. The gemstone is Tourmaline. Alternate Stone: Tanzanite; Bronze; Aventurine
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Bronze or pottery home ítems (door knocker, bookends, vase, sculpture) | Aventurine, bronze or tanzanite |
9th year Traditional Theme: Willow Pottery Modern Theme: Leather
The color of this anniversary is Terracota. The gemstone is Lapis Lazuli. Alternate Stone: Tiger Eye; Andalusite
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Copper home ítems (vase, mugs, globets, sculpture or figurine), Pottery | Leather accesories (gloves, cap, jacket, belt, shoes) |
10th year Traditional Theme: Aluminum Modern Theme: Diamond Jewellery
The color of this anniversary is Silver; Blue. The gemstone is Diamond. Alternate Stone: Crystal; Onyx; Green Tourmaline
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Tin or aluminium ornaments and accesories (sculpture, figurine, etc) | Diamond anniversary ring |
11th year Traditional Theme: Steel Modern Theme: Fashion jewellery; Accessories
The color of this anniversary is Turquoise. The gemstone is Turquoise. Alternate Stone: Hematite
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Stainless Steel accessories (key, ring, watch, men’s bracelet, wine chiller, cutlery set, clock) | Fashion jewellery and accessories (necklace, earrings, bracelet, ring) |
12th year Traditional Theme: Home Décor Modern Theme: Pearls
The color of this anniversary is Oyster-White. The gemstone is Jade. Alternate Stone: Agate; Pearl; Garnet; Tsavorite
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Home décor ítems or renovations | Agate, garnet, jade or pearls jewllery. |
13th year Traditional Theme: Lace Modern Theme: Textiles; Furs
The color of this anniversary is White. The gemstone is Citrine. Alternate Stone: Moonstone; Malachite; Opal
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Lace clothing, attire or home ítems | Citrine jewellery |
14th year Traditional Theme: Ivory or Elephant Modern Theme: Gold Jewellery
The color of this anniversary is Ivory. The gemstone is Opal. Alternate Stone: Ivory; Gold; Kunzite; Moss Agate
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Ivory gifts, elephant-themed gifts | Ivory gifts, elephant-themed gifts; Opal jewellery; gold-dipped eternity rose |
15th year Traditional Theme: Crystal Modern Theme: Watches
The color of this anniversary is Red. The gemstone is Ruby. Alternate Stone: Rhodolite; Blue Sapphire
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Crystal home ítems (bell, vase, wine goblets) | Red watch |
16th year Traditional Theme: Silverware Modern Theme: Silverware
The color of this anniversary is Silver. The gemstone is Peridot Alternate. Stone: Aquamarine; Golden Topaz
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Aquamarine or golden topaz,peridot jewellery | |
17th year Traditional Theme: Furniture Modern Theme: Furniture
The color of this anniversary is Carnelian. The gemstone is Yellow. Alternate Stone: Amethyst; Citrine; Pink Tourmalin
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Yellow Glazed Eternity Rose; Jewellery incorporating an amethyst / pink tourmaline / citrine (alternate stones for this anniversary), | Watch; Furniture (new bed, coffee table, dinning room table) |
18th year Traditional Theme: Porcelain Modern Theme: Porcelain
The color of this anniversary is Blue. The gemstone is Cat’s Eye. Alternate Stone: Opal; Aquamarine
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Cat’s eye jewellery (necklace, bracelet, ring, pendant); | Porcelain home items (vase, mugs, serving platter, candle, sculpture). |
19th year Traditional Theme: Bronze Modern Theme: Bronze
The color of this anniversary is Bronze. The gemstone is Aquamarine. Alternate Stone: Topaz; Golden Beryl
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Aquamarine jewellery; bronze home ítems, accessories or ornaments | |
20th year Traditional Theme: China Modern Theme: China
The color of this anniversary is Emerald-Green; White. The gemstone is Emerald. Alternate Stone: Platinum
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| China home ítems or ornametns | Emerald jewellery; Light-Green Glazed Eternity Rose or Dark-Green Glazed Eternity Rose |
21th year Traditional Theme: Nickel Modern Theme: Nickel
The color of this anniversary is Orange. The gemstone is lolite
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Brass musical ornaments and accesories (brass musical instruments), lolite jewellery | |
22th year Traditional Theme: Copper Modern Theme: Copper
The color of this anniversary is Green. The gemstone is Spinel
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Copper home items, spinel jewellery | |
23th year Traditional Theme: Silver Plate Modern Theme: Silver Plate
The color of this anniversary is Silver. The gemstone is Imperial Topaz. Alternate Stone: Sapphire
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Jewellery containing an imperial topaz; Silver-Dipped Eternity Rose. Silverware (plates, goblets, bowls, cutlery) | |
24th year Traditional Theme: Opal Modern Theme: Musical Instruments
The color of this anniversary is Lavender. The gemstone is Tanzanite
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Opal jewellery necklace, earring, ring or bracelet | Musical Instrument, tickets to a musical play or productions (orchestra, concert); Music related products; Tanzanite jewellery, vintage sheet of music. |
25th year Traditional Theme: Silver Modern Theme: Silver
The color of this anniversary is Silver. Silver jewellery (no specific gemstone).
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| . | Silver jewellery |
26th year Traditional Theme: Pictures Modern Theme: Pictures
The color of this anniversary is Silver; White. Silver Jewellery (no specific gemstone)
This anniversary doesn’t have a specific color. This anniversary doesn’t have a specific gemstone.
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| . | New work of art to display in the home; profesional photo or portrait of the couple; wedding photos printed on canvas with a stylish frame. |
27th year Traditional Theme: Sculptures Modern Theme: Sculptures
This anniversary doesn’t have a specific color. This anniversary doesn’t have a specific gemstone.
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| . | A sculpture; enrolment in a scultpure class |
28th year Traditional Theme: Orchids Modern Theme: Orchids
The color of this anniversary is Lavender. The gemstone of this anniversary is Orchid Tourmaline. Alternate Stone: Amethyst.
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| . | Book of orchids; bouquet of orchids; other orchid-related gifts (jewellery, art prints, etc) |
29th year Traditional Theme: Furniture Modern Theme: Furniture
This anniversary doesn’t have a specific color. This anniversary doesn’t have a specific gemstone.
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| . | Furniture (new bed, coffee table, dining room table) |
30th year Traditional Theme: Pearl Modern Theme: Diamond
The color of this anniversary is Green. The gemstone of this anniversary is Pearl Alternate Stone: Diamond; Jade
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Pearl jewellery (necklace, earrings, ring, bracelet) | Diamond jewellery |
35th year Traditional Theme: Coral/Jade Modern Theme: Jade
The color of this anniversary is Coral. The gemstone of this anniversary is Emerald Alternate Stone: Coral; Jade
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Coral themed gifts; home ítems made of coral (sculpture, dish, figurine) | Coral, emerald or jade jewellery; jade home items |
40th year Traditional Theme: Ruby Modern Theme: Ruby
The color of this anniversary is Red. The gemstone of this anniversary is Ruby
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Ruby-Red glazed eternity rose; ruby jewellery | |
45th year Traditional Theme: Sapphire Modern Theme: Sapphire
The color of this anniversary is Blue. The gemstone of this anniversary is Sapphire. Alternate Stone: Alexandrite.
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Alexandrite jewellery; Dark-Blue Glazed eternity rose; Sapphire jewellery | |
50th year Traditional Theme: Gold Modern Theme: Gold
The color of this anniversary is Gold. Gold (no specific Stone). Alternate: Imperial Topaz
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Gold jewellery; Gold topaz or gold imperial jwqwllwey; Yellow glazed eternity rose. | |
55th year Traditional Theme: Emerald Modern Theme: Emerald
The color of this anniversary is Emerald-Green. The gemstone for this anniversary is Alexandrite. Alternate Stone: Emerald
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Alexandrite jewellery; emerald jewellery. | |
60th year Traditional Theme: Diamond Modern Theme: Diamond
The color of this anniversary is Diamond-White. The gemstone for this anniversary is Diamond
Gift suggestions
| Traditional | Modern |
| Diamond jewellery | |