The concept of anniversary gifts is nothing new. Some trace it as far back as Ancient Roman times. Others say that the Victorian Era – a period that emphasized the importance of love in a marriage – cemented the tradition of anniversary gifts.

Unlike gemstones designated as birthstones, there is no official list of gemstones that should be gifted for wedding anniversaries. However, organizations like the GIA developed a list that has become an accepted guide.

List of Anniversary Gems

1st Anniversary GemstoneGold Jewellery
2nd Anniversary GemstoneGarnet
3rd Anniversary GemstonePearls
4th Anniversary GemstoneBlue Topaz
5th Anniversary GemstoneSapphire
6th Anniversary GemstoneAmethyst
7th Anniversary GemstoneYellow Sapphire
8th Anniversary GemstoneTourmaline
9th Anniversary GemstoneMorganite
10th Anniversary GemstoneDiamond
11th Anniversary GemstoneTurquoise
12th Anniversary GemstoneAlexandrite
13th Anniversary GemstoneCitrine
14th Anniversary GemstoneOpal
15th Anniversary GemstoneRuby
16th Anniversary GemstonePeridot
17th Anniversary GemstoneWatches
18th Anniversary GemstoneCat’s eye / Tigers Eye
19th Anniversary GemstoneAquamarine
20th Anniversary GemstoneEmerald
21st Anniversary GemstoneIolite
22nd Anniversary GemstoneSpinel
23rd Anniversary GemstoneImperial Topaz
24th Anniversary GemstoneTanzanite
25th Anniversary GemstoneSilver Jubilee
30th Anniversary GemstonePearl Jubilee
35th Anniversary GemstoneEmerald
40th Anniversary GemstoneRuby
45th Anniversary GemstoneSapphire
50th Anniversary GemstoneGolden Jubilee
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