JEWELRY EDUCATION
Anniversary Gift Guide
CELEBRATE EVERY MILESTONE
Anniversary Jewelry Guide
Anniversaries celebrate the life you've built together and the memories still to come. For generations, different gemstones and precious metals have been associated with important anniversary milestones.
Whether you follow tradition or simply choose something meaningful, anniversary jewelry offers a beautiful way to mark another year together.
The Early Years
Celebrate the first chapters of your story with the traditional jewelry and gemstones associated with each anniversary.
1st Anniversary
Gold
Your first anniversary marks the beginning of your journey together. Gold is a timeless choice symbolizing lasting value and warmth.
2nd Anniversary
Garnet
Known for its rich color, garnet has long been associated with love, devotion and friendship.
3rd Anniversary
Pearl
With their natural beauty and luminous appearance, pearls are an elegant symbol for the third anniversary.
4th Anniversary
Blue Topaz
Bright and refreshing, blue topaz brings beautiful color to a fourth anniversary celebration.
5th Anniversary
Sapphire
Sapphire's beauty and exceptional durability make it a fitting symbol of loyalty and a relationship built to last.
6th Anniversary
Amethyst
From soft lavender to rich purple, amethyst offers distinctive color for celebrating six years together.
Years 7–10
As the years add up, anniversary traditions move toward increasingly distinctive gemstones and an unforgettable diamond milestone.
7th Anniversary
Onyx
Bold and distinctive, onyx is traditionally associated with the seventh anniversary.
8th Anniversary
Tourmaline
Available in an extraordinary range of colors, tourmaline offers plenty of room for personal expression.
9th Anniversary
Lapis Lazuli
Recognized by its deep blue color, lapis offers an expressive choice for the ninth anniversary.
10th Anniversary
Diamond
A decade together deserves something enduring. Diamond's beauty and strength make it the classic tenth anniversary gift.
TEN YEARS TOGETHER
The Diamond Anniversary
The tenth anniversary is traditionally celebrated with diamonds. Their exceptional durability and enduring brilliance make them a natural symbol for a relationship that has grown stronger over time.
An anniversary diamond doesn't have to mean another engagement-style ring. Diamond bands, earrings, necklaces and bracelets can all create a meaningful gift that reflects your partner's personal style.
Many couples also use a major anniversary as an opportunity to add an anniversary band to a wedding set or upgrade a piece of jewelry that already carries special meaning.
Major Anniversary Milestones
15 Years
Ruby
Vivid red ruby makes a fitting symbol for the passion and love celebrated at fifteen years.
20 Years
Emerald
Rich green emerald marks two decades together with unmistakable color and character.
25 Years
Silver
The silver anniversary is one of the best-known milestones, celebrating twenty-five years of memories and commitment.
30 Years
Pearl
Elegant pearls return as the traditional choice for thirty years together, symbolizing something beautiful formed over time.
40 Years
Ruby
Ruby's intense red color makes another appearance for the remarkable milestone of forty years together.
50 Years
Gold
The golden anniversary celebrates an extraordinary fifty years together with one of jewelry's most treasured precious metals.
Anniversary Jewelry Ideas
The traditional anniversary stone can be a helpful starting point, but the best gift is one that feels personal to the person receiving it.
Anniversary Rings
Add a diamond or gemstone anniversary band to a wedding set, or choose a statement ring that celebrates the milestone on its own.
Necklaces
A diamond or gemstone pendant is a meaningful choice that's easy to personalize around an anniversary stone or favorite color.
Earrings
Diamond studs, hoops and colored gemstone earrings make versatile anniversary gifts that can be enjoyed long after the celebration.
Something Custom
For an especially personal milestone, consider creating a custom piece inspired by your story, an anniversary gemstone or jewelry you already own.
MAKE IT MEANINGFUL
Celebrate Your Story
Tradition can point you in the right direction, but anniversary jewelry doesn't have to follow a rule. Choose the gemstone, precious metal or design that means something to the two of you.
From a meaningful gemstone to a new diamond band or one-of-a-kind piece, the right anniversary gift should celebrate where you've been and everything still ahead.