Celebrating each wedding anniversary with thoughtful gifts rooted in tradition and modernity honours the journey of love and commitment. This comprehensive guide details traditional and modern gift themes for each anniversary year up to the 50th, along with associated flowers and gemstones, providing meaningful inspiration for your celebrations.
| Year | Traditional Gift | Modern Gift | Flower | Gemstone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Paper | Clocks | Carnation | Gold Jewelry, Peridot |
| 2nd | Cotton | China | Cosmos | Garnet |
| 3rd | Leather | Crystal/Glass | Sunflower | Pearls, Jade |
| 4th | Fruit/Flowers | Appliances | Geranium | Blue Topaz, Blue Zircon |
| 5th | Wood | Silverware | Daisy | Sapphire, Pink Tourmaline |
| 6th | Candy/Iron | Wood | Calla Lily | Amethyst, Turquoise |
| 7th | Wool/Copper | Desk Sets | Jack-in-the-Pulpit | Onyx, Yellow Sapphire |
| 8th | Bronze | Linens/Lace | Clematis | Tourmaline, Tanzanite |
| 9th | Pottery | Leather | Poppy | Lapis Lazuli, Green Spinel |
| 10th | Tin/Aluminium | Diamond Jewellery | Daffodil | Diamond, Blue Sapphire |
| 11th | Steel | Fashion Jewellery | Morning Glory | Turquoise, Hematite |
| 12th | Silk | Pearls | Peony | Jade, Opal |
| 13th | Lace | Textiles/Furs | Chrysanthemum | Citrine, Moonstone |
| 14th | Ivory* | Gold Jewellery | Dahlia | Opal, Agate |
| 15th | Crystal | Watches | Rose | Ruby, Alexandrite |
| 16th | Wax | Silver Holloware | Statice | Peridot, Red Spinel |
| 17th | Furniture | Furniture | Red Carnation | Carnelian, Amethyst |
| 18th | Porcelain | Porcelain | Yellow Rose | Cat's Eye, Aquamarine |
| 19th | Bronze | Bronze | White Lily | Aquamarine, Almandine Garnet |
| 20th | China | Platinum | Aster | Emerald, Yellow Diamond |
| 21st | Brass/Nickel | Brass/Nickel | Iris | Iolite, Spinel |
| 22nd | Copper | Copper | Mixed Flowers | Spinel, Jade |
| 23rd | Silver Plate | Silver Plate | Silver Anniversary Rose | Imperial Topaz, Sapphire |
| 24th | Opal | Opal | Lavender | Tanzanite, Opal |
| 25th | Silver | Silver | Iris | Silver Jubilee Rose, Tsavorite |
| 30th | Pearl | Diamond | Lily | Pearl, Diamond |
| 35th | Coral | Jade | Coral Rose | Emerald, Coral |
| 40th | Ruby | Ruby | Gladiolus | Ruby, Garnet |
| 45th | Sapphire | Sapphire | Blue Iris | Sapphire, Alexandrite |
| 50th | Gold | Gold | Yellow Rose | Gold, Imperial Topaz |
*Note: ivory-coloured items or ethically sourced materials.
This guide serves as a meaningful resource to select gifts that reflect the depth and growth of your relationship over the years. Whether you choose to adhere to traditional themes or embrace modern interpretations, the most significant aspect is the thought and love behind each gift, celebrating the unique journey you share.
If you need assistance in choosing an anniversary gift that perfectly encapsulates your years together, we invite you to visit us at 24 St Quentin Avenue, Claremont. Our expert team is dedicated to helping you select a gift as timeless and unique as your love story.