Anniversary Gifts By Year
Each wedding anniversary is associated with a gemstone. Our chart tells you the best gemstone anniversary gifts by year.
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Why?Each wedding anniversary is associated with a gemstone. Our chart tells you the best gemstone anniversary gifts by year.
| Anniversary | Gemstone | Ready-to-wear Gift Ideas | Custom Made Gift Ideas |
| 1st Anniversary | Gold Jewelry | ||
| 2nd Anniversary | Garnet | ||
| 3rd Anniversary | Pearl | ||
| 4th Anniversary | Blue Topaz | ||
| 5th Anniversary | Sapphire | ||
| 6th Anniversary | Amethyst | ||
| 7th Anniversary | Yellow Sapphire | ||
| 8th Anniversary | Tourmaline | ||
| 9th Anniversary | Morganite | ||
| 10th Anniversary | Diamond | ||
| 11th Anniversary | Turquoise | ||
| 12th Anniversary | Alexandrite | ||
| 13th Anniversary | Citrine | ||
| 14th Anniversary | Opal | ||
| 15th Anniversary | Ruby | ||
| 16th Anniversary | Peridot | ||
| 17th Anniversary | Watches | ||
| 18th Anniversary | Cats Eye | ||
| 19th Anniversary | Aquamarine | ||
| 20th Anniversary | Emerald | ||
| 21st Anniversary | Iolite | ||
| 22nd Anniversary | Spinel | ||
| 23rd Anniversary | Imperial Topaz | ||
| 24th Anniversary | Tanzanite | ||
| 25th Anniversary | Silver | ||
| 30th Anniversary | Pearl | ||
| 35th Anniversary | Emerald | ||
| 40th Anniversary | Ruby | ||
| 45th Anniversary | Sapphire | ||
| 50th Anniversary | Gold |
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