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 Gemstone | Gold Jewellery |
2nd Anniversary Gemstone | Garnet |
3rd Anniversary Gemstone | Pearls |
4th Anniversary Gemstone | Blue Topaz |
5th Anniversary Gemstone | Sapphire |
6th Anniversary Gemstone | Amethyst |
7th Anniversary Gemstone | Yellow Sapphire |
8th Anniversary Gemstone | Tourmaline |
9th Anniversary Gemstone | Morganite |
10th Anniversary Gemstone | Diamond |
11th Anniversary Gemstone | Turquoise |
12th Anniversary Gemstone | Alexandrite |
13th Anniversary Gemstone | Citrine |
14th Anniversary Gemstone | Opal |
15th Anniversary Gemstone | Ruby |
16th Anniversary Gemstone | Peridot |
17th Anniversary Gemstone | Watches |
18th Anniversary Gemstone | Cat’s eye / Tigers Eye |
19th Anniversary Gemstone | Aquamarine |
20th Anniversary Gemstone | Emerald |
21st Anniversary Gemstone | Iolite |
22nd Anniversary Gemstone | Spinel |
23rd Anniversary Gemstone | Imperial Topaz |
24th Anniversary Gemstone | Tanzanite |
25th Anniversary Gemstone | Silver Jubilee |
30th Anniversary Gemstone | Pearl Jubilee |
35th Anniversary Gemstone | Emerald |
40th Anniversary Gemstone | Ruby |
45th Anniversary Gemstone | Sapphire |
50th Anniversary Gemstone | Golden Jubilee |