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Anniversary Chart ~ Gemstone and Jewelry Gifts

List of Gemstones and Jewelry Gift Ideas for Anniversaries

Anniversary Stones Gift List

Year

Anniversary Gifts

Alternate List

Year

Anniversary Gifts

Alternate List

1

Gold Jewelry

Fresh Water Pearl

18

Cat's-Eye Chrysoberyl

Opal

2

Garnet

Rose Quartz

19

Aquamarine

Topaz

3

Pearl

Crystal

20

Emerald

Platinum

4

Blue Topaz

Amethyst

21

Iolite

 

5

Sapphire

Turquoise

22

Spinel

 

6

Amethyst

Garnet

23

Imperial Topaz

Sapphire

7

Onyx

Copper, Lapis Lazuli

24

Tanzanite

 

8

Tourmaline

Aventurine, Bronze

25

Sterling Silver

 

9

Lapis Lazuli

Tiger Eye

30

Pearl

Diamond, Jade

10

Diamond

Onyx

35

Emerald

Coral, Jade

11

Turquoise

Hematite

40

Ruby

 

12

Jade

Agate, Pearl

45

Sapphire

Alexandrite

13

Citrine

Malachite, Moonstone

50

Gold

 

14

Opal

Gold, Ivory, Moss Agate

55

Alexandrite

Emerald

15

Ruby

Crystal, Watch

60

Diamond

 

16

Peridot

Aquamarine

65

Star Sapphire

 

17

Watch

Amethyst, Citrine

75

Diamond

 

 

Although gifts have traditionally been given for wedding anniversaries since medieval times, Emily Post was the first to publish a list of suggested anniversary gifts.

Her first etiquette guide, published in 1922, contained suggestions for the first, fifth, tenth, fifteenth, twentieth, twenty-fifth and fiftieth years of marriage. When her book was reprinted in 1957, that list was expanded to include suggestions for each of the first 15 years and for every five years after that.

As time went on, even this list was broadened by other authors to include gifts for every year from the first to the twenty-fifth, plus every five years through the 75th wedding anniversary.

Another list, found on many florists websites, offers flower suggestions as anniversary gifts.

I have been unable to find an acknowledged source, but the list of Anniversary Flowers was probably created and documented by florists as wedding anniversaries became a popular gift giving occasion.

 

 

Based on our research, there doesn't seem to be one acknowledged and authoritative list. However, the Anniversary Stones Gift List has been endorsed by the Jewelers of America, the American Gem Society, the American Gem Trade Association, and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). This list differs from the Traditional and Modern lists in that it only includes gemstones and precious metals.

The Alternate List was compiled from various books and internet sources. These alternate stones appear to have little acceptance as suggested gifts but are listed here for completeness.

The Traditional Anniversary Gifts List is based on Emily Post's original suggestions from her book "Etiquette", while the Modern Anniversary Gifts List is no doubt based on the expanded list from the edition reprinted in 1957 that includes additions from various other sources.

Year

Traditional
Anniversary Gifts

Modern
Anniversary Gifts

Anniversary Flowers

1

Paper

Clocks

Orange Blossom

2

Cotton

China

Daisy

3

Leather

Crystal, Glass

Carnation

4

Flowers, Fruit

Appliances

Violet

5

Wood

Silverware

Pansies

6

Iron, Sweets

Iron, Sweets

Tulip

7

Copper, Wool

Woolens

Camellia

8

Bronze, Pottery

Bronze, Pottery

Cat's Tail

9

Pottery, Willow

Lace, Linen

Hollyhock

10

Aluminum, Tin

Leather

Sweet Pea

11

Steel

Jewelry

Lilac

12

Linen, Silk

Pearls

Lily

13

Lace

Textiles, Fur

Hydrangea

14

Ivory

Gold Jewelry

Daffodil

15

Crystal

Watches

Calla Lily

20

China

Platinum

Iris

25

Silver

Silver

Yellow Rose

30

Pearl

Diamond

Amaryllis

35

Coral

Jade

Poppy

40

Ruby

Ruby

Peony

45

Sapphire

Sapphire

Mum

50

Gold

Gold

Red Rose

55

Emerald

Emerald

Jasmine

60

Diamond

Diamond

White Rose

 

We offer a selection of limited edition jewelry for birthdays, graduations, Mother's Day
and other special occasion celebrations in the Jewelry gifts section.

Additional informative lists and charts:

Gemstone Descriptions Gemstones by Color

Birthstone List Jewelry by Gemstone

Birthstone Jewelry

 

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