Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Wedding anniversaries are always a special cause for celebration, each one a unique moment in the shared lifetimes of a couple. What better way to make it a day to remember than by giving your wife a gift she will never forget?

It is traditional to celebrate each anniversary by giving a gift made of a particular material. Take a glance at the lists below to find out what material is appropriate for your anniversary – one is the traditional list which has been used for over a century, while the other has been adapted for modern times. It is perfectly acceptable to choose a gift from either list, so go for your personal preference.

Buying jewelry as a gift allows you to express your love and gratefulness towards her in a very personal way, and is something that she will treasure for many years to come. It also gives you many possibilities for choosing a gift she’ll adore- diamond earrings for your tenth, maybe a gold necklace for your fourteenth, an engraved watch for your fifteenth- just be creative.

Traditional – Modern

1st Paper – Clocks
2nd Cotton – China
3rd Leather – Crystal or Glass
4th Fruit or Flowers – Appliances
5th Wood – Silverware
6th Iron or sugar – Wood Objects
7th Wool or Copper – Desk sets
8th Bronze or Pottery – Linen/Lace
9th Pottery or Willow – Leather
10th Tin – Diamond
11th Steel – Jewelry
12th Silk or Linen – Pearls
13th Lace – Fur or Textiles
14th Ivory – Gold Jewelry
15th Crystal – Watches
20th China – Platinum
25th Silver – Sterling Silver
30th Pearl – Diamond
35th Coral – Jade
40th Ruby – Ruby
45th Sapphire – Sapphire
50th Gold Gold
55th Emerald – Emerald
60th Diamond – Diamond