Anniversary Gifts by Year
Do you ever wonder where the traditional wedding gifts by year came from? Traditional wedding gifts by year were first established during the Victorian era in the United Kingdom somewhere in the 1800’s. This novel idea then crossed the pond to the United States around the early 20th century. Gift giving thrived and soared, as it became quite fashionable amidst elaborate anniversary celebrations.
Today, men and women enjoy the challenge and hunt for something unique and meaningful for each year’s anniversary gift. No doubt it is the anticipation of seeing their significant other’s face as their heart warms over at the thoughtfulness and love that such a search was made.
ANNIVERSARY YEAR | TRADITIONAL GIFT | STONE / COLOR |
1 Year Anniversary | Paper | Clocks |
2 Year Anniversary | Cotton | Garnet |
3 Year Anniversary | Leather | Pearls |
4 Year Anniversary | Linen | Silk |
5 Year Anniversary | Wood | Daisy |
6 Year Anniversary | Iron | Wood |
7 Year Anniversary | Copper | Wool |
8 Year Anniversary | Bronze | Pottery |
9 Year Anniversary | Pottery | Willow |
10 Year Anniversary | Tin | Aluminum |
11 Year Anniversary | Steel | Turquoise |
12 Year Anniversary | Silk | Linen |
13 Year Anniversary | Lace | Moonstone |
14 Year Anniversary | Ivory | Gold |
15 Year Anniversary | Crystal | Rose |
20 Year Anniversary | China | Platinum |
25 Year Anniversary | Silver | Imperial Topaz |
30 Year Anniversary | Pearl | Sweet Pea |
35 Year Anniversary | Coral | Jade |
40 Year Anniversary | Ruby | Garnet |
45 Year Anniversary | Sapphire | Cat's Eye |
50 Year Anniversary | Gold | Violet |
55 Year Anniversary | Emerald | |
60 Year Anniversary | Diamond | undefined |