Need ideas for your next Anniversary Gift? Our list contains both traditional and modern gifts for each year of your anniversary. But it doesn't always have to be a special occasion to give the gift of jewelry. Not sure what to get? Ask our staff at Collier's Jewelers for some great gift ideas! Contact us today.
An anniversary isn’t just a date on the calendar—it’s a milestone, a memory, and a chance to honor the story you’re writing together. Whether it’s your first year or your fiftieth, each anniversary deserves to be marked with a thoughtful gift that captures the spirit of your journey.
Below, you’ll find our Anniversary Gift Guide—a year-by-year table of meaningful gift ideas, drawn from tradition and modern trends, and with a special focus on jewelry. It’s designed to inspire, whether you want to honor classic customs or try something new.
Browse the table, explore your options, and remember: the best anniversary gift is one that comes from the heart—and reminds your partner just how much you cherish the adventure you share.
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| Year | Jewelry Gift | Traditional Gift | Modern Gift |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Gold | Paper | Clocks |
| 2nd | Garnet | Cotton | China |
| 3rd | Pearls | Leather | Crystal or Glass |
| 4th | Blue Topaz OR Blue Zircon | Fruit or Flowers | Appliances |
| 5th | Sapphire | Wood | Silverware |
| Year | Jewelry Gift | Traditional Gift | Modern Gift |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | Amethyst | Candy or Iron | Wood |
| 7th | Onyx or Yellow Sapphire | Wool or Copper | Desk Sets |
| 8th | Tourmaline | Bronze | Linens or Lace |
| 9th | Lapis Lazuli | Pottery | Leather |
| 10th | Diamond Jewelry | Tin or Aluminum | Diamond Jewelry |
| 11th | Turquoise | Steel | Fashion Jewelry |
| 12th | Jade | Silk | Pearls |
| 13th | Citrine | Lace | Textiles or Furs |
| 14th | Opal | Ivory | Gold Jewelry |
| 15th | Ruby | Crystal | Watches |
| 16th | Peridot | Silver Hollowware | |
| 17th | Furniture | ||
| 18th | Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl | Porcelain | |
| 19th | Aquamarine | Bronze | |
| 20th | Emerald | China | Platinum |
| 21st | Iolite | Brass or Nickel | |
| 22nd | Spinel | Copper | |
| 23rd | Imperial Topaz | Silver Plate | |
| 24th | Tanzanite | Musical Instruments | |
| 25th | Silver or Tsavorite | Silver | Silver |
| Year | Jewelry Gift | Traditional Gift | Modern Gift |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26th | Original Pictures | ||
| 27th | Sculpture | ||
| 28th | Orchids | ||
| 29th | New Furniture | ||
| 30th | Pearl | Pearl | Diamond |
| 31st | Timepieces | ||
| 32nd | Conveyances | ||
| 33rd | Amethyst | ||
| 34th | Opal | ||
| 35th | Emerald | Coral | Jade |
| 36th | Bone China | ||
| 37th | Alabaster | ||
| 38th | Beryl or Tourmaline | ||
| 39th | Lace | ||
| 40th | Ruby | Ruby | Ruby |
| 41st | Land | ||
| 42nd | Improved Real Estate | ||
| 43rd | Travel | ||
| 44th | Groceries | ||
| 45th | Sapphire | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| 46th | Original Pottery | ||
| 47th | Books | ||
| 48th | Optical Goods | ||
| 49th | Luxuries of Any Kind | ||
| 50th | Gold | Gold | Gold |
| Year | Jewelry Gift | Traditional Gift | Modern Gift |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55th | Emerald or Alexandrite | Emerald | Emerald |
| 60th | Diamond | Diamond | Diamond |
| 65th | Blue Sapphire | Blue Sapphire | Star Sapphire or Gray Sapphire |
| 70th | Platinum | Platinum | Platinum |
| 75th | Diamond or Sapphire | Diamonds or Diamond-like | Diamond or Gold |
| 80th | Ruby |
Not every year has an official gemstone or jewelry gift, but any year is a great year for jewelry!