Anniversary gifts
from the Antique Jewelry University
This anniversary gift list is a recent compilation that is recognized by the American Gem Trade Association, Jewelers of America, The American Gem Society, The Gemological Institute of America, the Jewelry Industry Council and the Cultured Pearl Association.
| Anniversary year | Anniversary Jewel | Traditional Gift |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Anniversary | Gold Jewelry | Paper |
| 2nd Anniversary | Garnet | Cotton |
| 3rd Anniversary | Cultured or Natural Pearls | Leather |
| 4th Anniversary | Blue Topaz | Linen |
| 5th Anniversary | Sapphire | Wooden |
| 6th Anniversary | Amethyst | Iron |
| 7th Anniversary | Onyx | Woolen |
| 8th Anniversary | Tourmaline | Bronze |
| 9th Anniversary | Lapis lazuli | Pottery |
| 10th Anniversary | Diamond Jewelry | Tin |
| 11th Anniversary | Turquoise | Steel |
| 12th Anniversary | Jade | Silk |
| 13th Anniversary | Citrine | Lace |
| 14th Anniversary | Opal | Ivory |
| 15th Anniversary | Ruby | Crystal |
| 16th Anniversary | Peridot | |
| 17th Anniversary | Watches | |
| 18th Anniversary | Cat's Eye | |
| 19th Anniversary | Aquamarine | |
| 20th Anniversary | Emerald | China |
| 21st Anniversary | Iolite | |
| 22nd Anniversary | Spinel | |
| 23rd Anniversary | Imperial Topaz | |
| 24th Anniversary | Tanzanite | |
| 25th Anniversary | Silver Jubilee | Silver |
| 30th Anniversary | Cultured/Natural Pearl Jubilee | Pearl |
| 35th Anniversary | Emerald | |
| 40th Anniversary | Ruby | Ruby |
| 45th Anniversary | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| 50th Anniversary | Golden Jubilee | Gold |
| 55th Anniversary | Alexandrite | Emerald |
| 60th Anniversary | Diamond | Diamond |
| 65th Anniversary | Diamond |
Notes
Sources
- Sherwood, Mrs. John. Manners and social usages. June 11th 1887
- Dubois, Albert J.. The handy encyclopedia of things worth knowing, 1911. ISBN 1603030514
- Brewer, E. Cobham. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.