Stage of Relationship / Milestones
Whether you are in the first days of marriage or have already experienced a rich life together, it is important to celebrate milestones. Or you’re shopping for the perfect sentimental gold gift for your parents’ 50th, check out our reference guide.
Below we will provide examples for anniversary gifts by year and briefly explain why each object represents the passage of varying amounts of time.
| Year (Anniversary) | Traditional | Modern |
| 1st | Paper | Clocks (Bulova clocks) |
| 2nd | Cotton | China |
| 3rd | Leather (John Hardy) | Crystal/Glass (Swarovski Crystals) |
| 4th | Flowers (Swarovski figurine) | Appliances |
| 5th | Wood (Madani bands) | Silverware (Swarovski Home Decore) |
| 6th | Iron | Wood (Madani Bands) |
| 7th | Copper (John Hardy) | Desk Sets |
| 8th | Bronze (John Hardy) | Linens |
| 9th | Pottery | Leather (John Hardy) |
| 10th | Aluminum | Diamond Jewellery (Atelier Swarovski Fine Jewellery, Simon G., Gabriel & Co., Thompson’s Jewellers) |
| 11th | Steel (Chris Ploof) | Fashion Jewellery (Swarovski, Talin’s Designs) |
| 12th | Silk | Pearls (John Hardy, Thompson’s Jewellery) |
| 13th | Lace | Textiles/Furs |
| 14th | Ivory | Gold Jewellery (Chains, Bangles) |
| 15th | Crystal (Swarovski) | Watches (All Watch Brands) (Pre-Owned Watches) |
| 20th | China | Platinum (Simon G., Thompson’s Jewellers) |
| 25th | Silver (John Hardy, Elle, Talin’s Designs) | Silver (John Hardy, Elle, Talin’s Designs) |
| 30th | Pearl (John Hardy, Thompson’s Jewellers) | Diamond (Atelier Swarovski Fine Jewellery, Simon G, Gabriel & Co., Thompson’s Jewellers) |
| 35th | Coral (Pre-loved Collection, Custom Design) | Jade (Pre-loved Jewellery) |
| 40th | Ruby (Simon G, Gabriel & Co., Thompson’s Jewellers) | Ruby (Simon G., Gabriel & Co., Thompson’s Jewellers) |
| 45th | Sapphire (Simon G., Gabriel & Co., Thompson’s Jewellers) | Sapphire (Simon G., Gabriel & Co., Thompson’s Jewellers) |
| 50th | Gold (Chains, Bangles) (Gabriel & Co.) | Gold (Simon G., Gabriel & Co., Thompson’s Jewellers) |
| 55th | Emerald (Thompson’s Jewellers) | Emerald (Simon G., Gabriel & Co., Thompson’s Jewellers) |
| 60th | Diamond (Swarovski Fine Jewellery, Simon G., Gabriel & Co., Thompson’s Jewellers) | Diamond (Swarovski Fine Jewellery, Simon G., Gabriel & Co., Thompson’s Jewellers) |