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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