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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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