Anniversaries. What gift do you get on your anniversary?
Here is a list of what is traditionally given on your wedding anniversaries. Also listed are the jewellery gifts and what modern alternatives have developed.
Anniversary
Jewelry Gift
Traditional
Modern
1st
Gold
Paper
Clock
2nd
Garnet
Cotton
China
3rd
Pearl
Leather
Crystal, Glass
4th
Blue Topaz
Linen, Silk
Appliances
5th
Sapphire
Wood
Silverware
6th
Amethyst
Iron
Wood
7th
Onyx
Wool, Copper
Desk Sets
8th
Tourmaline
Bronze
Linens, Lace
9th
Lapis Lazuli
Pottery
Leather
10th
Diamond
Tin
Diamonds
11th
Turquoise
Steel
Fashion Jewelry
12th
Jade
Silk
Pearls, Gems
13th
Citrine
Lace
Textiles, Fur
14th
Opal
Ivory
Gold, Jewelry
15th
Ruby
Crystal
Watches
16th
Peridot
Plumbing
Insulation
17th
Watches
Desk Set
Craft Supplies
18th
Cat's Eye
Radio
Exotic Plants
19th
Aquamarine
Petroleum
Auto Accessories
20th
Emerald
China
Platinum
21st
Iolite
Camping Gear
Cosmetic Surgery
22nd
Spinel
Silicone
Computer
23rd
Imperial Topaz
Aquatic Pet
Pet
24th
Tanzanite
Chintz
Cement
25th
Silver
Silver
Sterling
30th
Pearl
Pearl
Diamond
35th
Emerald
Coral
Jade
40th
Ruby
Ruby
Ruby
45th
Sapphire
Sapphire
Sapphire
50th
Golden
Gold
Gold
55th
Alexandrite
Emerald
Emerald
60th
Diamond
Diamond
Diamond
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