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Whether celebrating your first or fiftieth year of marriage, honoring each other is vital — and jewelry is a perfect way to do so. From anniversary pendants to classic earring designs, find the ideal gemstone to gift for your next anniversary celebration.
Evolution of Anniversary Gifts
Traditional
The longstanding tradition of anniversary gifts originated in Medieval times, where each year’s gift was chosen to bring prosperity and happiness to a marriage. During the Victorian period, this practice became widespread and highly popular, with presents ranging from paper items like cards to leather goods such as journals or bags.
Modern
As the custom persisted, the annual gifts were updated to suit modern preferences. For example, the traditional paper gift evolved into a clock symbolizing timeless love. Leather gifts transformed into crystal items, like elegant glassware, and there was an increasing trend towards jewelry-related presents.
Diamond
In the diamond-themed approach to anniversary gifting, each year is represented by a specific gemstone that embodies unique qualities, such as wisdom or passion, relevant to a marriage.
Celebrating the first year of marriage is often called the 'golden anniversary' — making gold the ideal gift for this milestone. Representing the precious memories and moments of your first 365 days together, it symbolizes a strong and lasting partnership. While traditional first anniversary gifts are in yellow gold, white or rose gold options are also available for varied preferences.
Pearls, sourced from the ocean, signify your third wedding anniversary with deep meaning akin to the vast sea. Valued for their timeless beauty over centuries, pearls make for both traditional and fashionable gifts — whether in a classic strand or a contemporary pair of hoops. Discover more in our Pearl Guide.
Onyx, known for its bold and striking black hue, is a unique mineral with a high-gloss finish. Once regarded as a powerful, spiritual stone, it serves as a meaningful way to celebrate the seventh year of marriage. Onyx is ideally featured in modern, sculptural jewelry designs like ID bracelets and medallions.
Celebrating a decade of marriage is a significant milestone deserving of diamond jewelry. This might include adding a diamond band to your wedding stack, a distinct piece like a diamond pendant or tennis bracelet, or upgrading your engagement ring with a larger center stone while passing down the original piece as an heirloom. Learn more in our Diamond Guide.
Silver symbolizes your 25th anniversary. After 25 years together, consider designing a custom silver piece that uniquely represents your love story — whether it's a silver ring, a pair of earrings, or a set of matching jewelry styles.
Celebrating 30 years together is best done with pearls, symbolizing wisdom and beauty. If you gifted pearls on your 3rd anniversary, consider reimagining them into a new jewelry piece to keep the sentimental value while giving it a fresh appearance. Learn more in our Pearl Guide.
Fifty years together is an extraordinary accomplishment and deserves to be marked with gold jewelry. Whether it's a gold band, earrings, or another gold piece, choose a piece that’s special enough to commemorate half a century together.
