Wedding Anniversary Gifts
Let this guide spark inspiration as you search for the perfect anniversary gift. For centuries, each milestone year has been marked by a special gemstone or metal—symbols reflecting the evolving story of your love. While traditions have shifted with the times, these treasured tokens still capture the unique spirit of every couple’s journey. Discover the classic list of anniversary gems and metals below.
1st Anniversary Gift: Gold
Gold bends without breaking—resilient, radiant, and immune to tarnish. It embodies the enduring strength and flexibility of your love, shining through every challenge you face together.
While eternity rings often mark a first anniversary or a child’s birth, any milestone can be the perfect moment for this symbolic gift. Choose what feels meaningful to you—a gold ring or any piece of jewellery can beautifully express your love.
Looking for a unique anniversary gift for him? Explore our men’s jewellery collection—many pieces can be personalised for an extra-special touch.
2nd Anniversary Gift: Garnet
Garnet blazes with passion and strength, its vibrant spectrum stretching far beyond classic red to pink, orange, yellow, green, and purple. Revered by pharaohs and czars alike, this dazzling gem is a testament to creativity, harmony, and the enduring spark that lights every great love story.
3rd Anniversary Gift: Pearl
Pearls—beloved by goddesses and royalty—shine as timeless symbols of love, wisdom, and purity. Linked to Aphrodite and cherished in Victorian betrothals, these luminous gems capture the essence of devotion and the enduring beauty of a love story that transcends time.
4th Anniversary Gift: Blue Topaz
Blue Topaz, the stone of love, loyalty, and prosperity, shines with tranquil brilliance. Once believed by Greeks to grant strength and by Europeans to bring serenity, this gem is a timeless symbol of harmony and lasting happiness—making topaz jewellery an inspired choice for celebrating your marriage.
5th Anniversary Gift: Sapphire
Sapphire shines as the gemstone of truth, faithfulness, and enduring love—qualities that make it the quintessential anniversary jewel. Treasured by royalty and believed to offer protection and blessings, sapphire’s legendary blue once symbolised heaven itself. Today, sapphire dazzles in a spectrum of colours, each one a vibrant tribute to the beauty and richness of your shared journey
6th Anniversary Gift: Amethyst
Once prised above rubies and sapphires, amethyst was reserved for royalty and clergy for centuries. Its regal purple hue makes it the perfect gem for the king or queen of your heart. Even St. Valentine, the patron of romantic love, is said to have worn an amethyst ring carved with Cupid—a fitting symbol of deep devotion and timeless romance.
7th Anniversary Gift: Onyx
Onyx, treasured since ancient Mesopotamia, has long been revered as a guardian stone—a shield of protection and resilience. Its deep, velvety black surface whispers tales of strength, perseverance, and unbreakable will. As a symbol for marriage, onyx celebrates the courage to face challenges together and the unwavering commitment that transforms obstacles into stepping stones on your shared journey.
8th Anniversary Gift: Tourmaline
This remarkable gemstone comes in every imaginable shape and shade, as vibrant and varied as the memories you’ve shared. Tourmaline is a powerful symbol of love’s healing touch and the ever-deepening bond of a shared life. Choosing tourmaline celebrates a marriage filled with colour, warmth, and endless possibility—there’s a perfect style for every unique love story.
9th Anniversary Gift: Lapis Lazuli
Likened to a midnight sky dusted with stars, Lapis Lazuli has captivated royalty and artists for centuries. This regal gemstone is more than beautiful—it’s a symbol of the profound truth, wisdom, and clarity that emerge from a lifetime of shared love. Celebrate your remarkable journey with the celestial magic of lapis, a timeless tribute to the insight and connection you’ve built together.
10th Anniversary Gift: Diamond
Diamonds—formed under immense pressure over aeons—shine as the ultimate emblem of enduring love and unbreakable commitment. Their dazzling brilliance and remarkable rarity have long made them the crowning jewel of romance. As you celebrate ten years together, a diamond eternity ring beautifully captures the strength and sparkle of your journey, but any piece of diamond jewellery serves as a radiant tribute to a decade of shared memories, steadfast devotion, and a love that’s truly one of a kind.
11th Anniversary Gift: Turquoise
Awash in shades of blue and green, this radiant stone is a beacon of prosperity, serenity, and unbreakable connection. It perfectly captures the spirit of a marriage entering its second decade—strong, harmonious, and full of promise. Celebrate this remarkable milestone with a gem that mirrors the tranquillity and richness of your shared journey.
12th Anniversary Gift: Jade
Jade shimmers with an ancient mystique, revered across cultures as the guardian stone of protection, purity, and enduring love. Over twelve beautiful years together, your bond has been polished and strengthened, just like this precious gem. Once believed to ward off evil and treasured as the “Stone of Heaven,” jade is the perfect emblem for a marriage built on trust, understanding, and timeless devotion.
13th Anniversary Gift: Citrine
Citrine radiates golden warmth, infusing every moment with optimism, joy, and a touch of prosperity. The ancient Greeks treasured it, and Queen Victoria adored it; this sun-kissed gemstone brings a cheerful sparkle to any celebration. Its vibrant yellow-orange glow makes citrine jewellery a delightful, meaningful, and affordable way to honour the bright chapters of your journey together.
14th Anniversary Gift: Opal
Opal shimmers with a thousand shifting hues, a living kaleidoscope that has mesmerised hearts throughout history. The Romans saw opal as the embodiment of love, hope, and passion—qualities that have shaped your fourteen years together. Like the ever-changing play of colour within this enchanting gem, your relationship has grown, adapted, and sparkled anew with each passing year. Celebrate this milestone with opal’s magic—a tribute to the beautiful evolution of your shared story.
15th Anniversary Gift: Ruby
Fifteen years of marriage—a vibrant tapestry woven with laughter, shared dreams, and unwavering devotion. This remarkable milestone deserves a gem as bold as your journey: the ruby. With its fiery red brilliance, ruby embodies the passion, energy, and enduring love that have carried you through every chapter together. Let this radiant stone celebrate the spark that keeps your hearts forever intertwined.
16th Anniversary Gift: Peridot
Peridot, born from molten lava deep within the earth, has enchanted civilisations for millennia with its vivid, sunlit glow. This dazzling green gem embodies strength and balance, radiating an energy believed to bring peace, vitality, and harmony into every life it touches. As you celebrate sixteen years of marriage, Peridot becomes a fitting symbol of a love that has weathered life’s heat and emerged even brighter—steady, joyful, and resilient through every season together.
17th Anniversary Gift: Carnelian
Carnelian has captivated hearts for centuries, its fiery glow symbolising courage, vitality, and unwavering determination. This vibrant gemstone pulses with leadership and motivation, making it a perfect emblem of seventeen years of shared dreams and steadfast devotion. Just as carnelian endures and inspires, so too does your commitment and belief in each other, which have carried you through every challenge and triumph of your marriage.
18th Anniversary Gift: Garnet
Garnet is a gem ablaze with passion and creativity, a radiant symbol of strength and harmony. Though often imagined as deep red, garnets burst forth in a spectrum of colours—fiery orange, lush green, delicate pink, regal purple, and golden yellow—each shade as captivating as a cherished memory. Throughout the ages, this mesmerising stone has dazzled royalty and visionaries alike, from Egyptian pharaohs to Russian czars, making it a truly legendary choice for celebrating love’s enduring spark.
19th Anniversary Gift- Aquamarine
Aquamarine—its very name conjures images of tranquil seas and sunlit shores. This luminous, greenish-blue gem from the beryl family has long been a symbol of harmony and joy. According to legend, aquamarine brings happiness to marriage and soothes even the stormiest waters, making it a perfect token for celebrating eighteen years of shared adventure and lasting love.
20th Anniversary – Emerald
Cheers to twenty years of love, laughter, and enduring partnership—a milestone as vibrant as the emerald itself. This striking green gem symbolises growth, renewal, and deep devotion, making it the ultimate tribute to a marriage that continues to flourish. Celebrate your remarkable journey with the timeless beauty and rich meaning of emerald, a gem worthy of two extraordinary decades together.
22nd Anniversary – Spinel
Natural Spinel is more than a gemstone—it’s a vibrant spark that fuels passion, unwavering devotion, and lasting commitment. What better way to commemorate twenty-two years of love than with a jewel as rare and enduring as your relationship? Once overshadowed by other gems, Spinel is now the jewellery world’s secret star, coveted for its brilliant hues and timeless elegance. For a truly meaningful anniversary, choose natural Spinel—an authentic treasure that, like your marriage, stands the test of time.
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24th Anniversary – Tanzanite
Your spouse is as rare and breathtaking as Tanzanite—a gemstone found only in the mysterious Merelani Hills of Northern Tanzania, at the foot of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. This captivating royal blue jewel, one in a million, mirrors the extraordinary journey you’ve shared together. Gifting Tanzanite jewellery for your twenty-fourth anniversary is more than a gesture; it’s a celebration of a love as unique and dazzling as the gem itself.
25th Anniversary – Silver Jubilee
Imagine unwrapping a box to discover shimmering silver jewellery—a gift that sparkles far brighter than traditional silverware (and requires far less elbow grease!). Silver’s luminous beauty and versatility have made it the world’s favourite for jewellery, and its affordability means you can find a piece as unique as your love story. With a little care, silver jewellery becomes a cherished heirloom, passed down through generations, carrying the memories of each celebration. Explore our exclusive silver jewellery collections for a truly unforgettable twenty-fifth anniversary.
30th Anniversary Gift: Pearl Jubilee
For the 30th wedding anniversary, we return to pearls—a symbol as timeless as your love. Like a pearl, a strong marriage takes patience, endurance, and care to create something truly precious. After thirty years together, pearls beautifully capture the depth of your journey and the treasure of every shared moment.
35th Anniversary – Emerald
Celebrate thirty-five years of love with the enchanting emerald—a gem prised by royalty from Egyptian pharaohs to Inca kings. Cleopatra herself adored these luminous jewels, known as the “Stone of Successful Love.” Emeralds embody unity, compassion, and enduring devotion, making them a brilliant tribute to a marriage that’s truly stood the test of time.
40th Anniversary Gift: Ruby
Ruby, hailed in Sanskrit as Ratnaraj—the “king of precious stones”—is a regal choice for a 40th anniversary. With its legendary brilliance, hardness, and rarity, ruby perfectly symbolises forty years of passion, resilience, and treasured memories with your one true love.
45th Anniversary Gift: Sapphire
Sapphire shines as a symbol of forty-five years of trust, loyalty, and deep, abiding love. Treasured by ancient royalty for its protective power and by the faithful as a stone of heavenly blessing, sapphire is the perfect tribute to a marriage rich with wisdom and devotion.
50th Anniversary Gift: Golden Jubilee
Gold—once revered as the sun’s earthly counterpart—has illuminated human history for thousands of years. Its enduring brilliance and resilience mirror the strength and beauty of a love that thrives across decades. As you celebrate fifty golden years together, mark the moment with a piece of 18ct gold jewellery—timeless, radiant, and as precious as your lasting bond.
60th Anniversary Gift: Diamond Jubilee
Forged deep within the earth under unimaginable pressure, each diamond emerges as a one-of-a-kind wonder—rare, brilliant, and enduring. This timeless gem is the ultimate symbol of unwavering devotion, making it the perfect way to honour a lifetime of love and commitment.
70th Anniversary Gift: Platinum Jubilee
Platinum stands as the ultimate symbol of endurance and rarity—denser than gold, untarnished by time, and prised for its brilliant strength. This noble metal not only secures the world’s most precious gems but also perfectly honours the extraordinary milestone of a seventieth wedding anniversary.