Anniversary Jewelry Guide by Year
Every wedding anniversary represents a milestone in your journey together. This guide helps you choose the perfect jewelry gift for each year, from meaningful gemstones to timeless precious metals like gold, silver, and diamonds.

What is Anniversary Jewelry?
Anniversary jewelry is a traditional way to celebrate wedding milestones using meaningful materials and gemstones associated with each year of marriage. Many couples choose rings, necklaces, or bracelets that reflect their anniversary year.

Popular Anniversary Jewelry Gifts
- Diamond anniversary bands for 10 years
- Sapphire jewelry for 5th anniversaries
- Ruby rings for 15th anniversaries
- Emerald jewelry for 20th anniversaries
- Silver jewelry for 25th anniversaries
1st–5th Anniversary Gifts
1st
Paper
Modern: Clocks
Jewelry/Gems: Gold
2nd
Cotton
Modern: China
Jewelry/Gems: Garnet
3rd
Leather
Modern: Crystal/Glass
Jewelry/Gems: Pearls
4th
Linen/Silk
Modern: Appliances
Jewelry/Gems: Blue Topaz
5th
Wood
Modern: Silverware
Jewelry/Gems: Sapphire
6th-10th Anniversary Gifts
6th
Iron
Modern: Wood
Jewelry/Gems: Amethyst
7th
Wool/Copper
Modern: Desk Sets
Jewelry/Gems: Onyx
8th
Bronze
Modern: Linen/Lace
Jewelry/Gems: Tourmaline
9th
Pottery/China
Modern: Leather
Jewelry/Gems: Lapis
10th
Tin/Aluminum
Modern: Diamond Jewelry
Jewelry/Gems: Diamonds
11th-15th Anniversary Gifts
11th
Steel
Modern: Fashion Jewelry
Jewelry/Gems: Turquoise
12th
Silk
Modern: Pearls
Jewelry/Gems: Jade
13th
Lace
Modern: Textiles/Fur
Jewelry/Gems: Citrine
14th
Ivory
Modern: Gold Jewelry
Jewelry/Gems: Opal
15th
Crystal
Modern: Watches
Jewelry/Gems: Ruby
20th-40th Anniversary Gifts
20th
China
Modern: Platinum
Jewelry/Gems: Peridot
25th
Silver
Modern: Sterling
Jewelry/Gems: Silver Jubilee
30th
Pearl
Modern: Diamonds
Jewelry/Gems: Pearl Jubilee
35th
Coral
Modern: Jade
Jewelry/Gems: Emerald
40th
Ruby
Modern: Ruby
Jewelry/Gems: Ruby
45th-60th Anniversary Gifts
45th
Sapphire
Modern: Sapphire
Jewelry/Gems: Sapphire
50th
Gold
Modern: Gold
Jewelry/Gems: Golden Jubilee
55th
Emerald
Modern: Emerald
Jewelry/Gems: Alexandrite
60th
Diamond
Modern: Diamond
Jewelry/Gems: Diamond Jubilee


Anniversary Ring Upgrades
Many couples celebrate milestone anniversaries by upgrading their engagement ring or adding diamond anniversary bands to their wedding set. This creates a lasting symbol of growth in your relationship.
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