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Custom Star Map Print
A framed print of the night sky from a date and location that matters to you.
Best for: Couples who appreciate understated, meaningful décor.
Shop on EtsyThe Anniversary Guide
Every anniversary year has a traditional and modern gift theme. We've matched curated recommendations to each one — so you can skip the guessing.
Click any year to see curated gift ideas, themes, and buying advice.
These years are traditionally celebrated with extra significance.
Wood · Silverware
Five years is a genuine milestone. Wood — strong, natural, and enduring — is the traditional material. Whether it's a handcrafted cutting board or a wooden watch, this is a year to celebrate roots.
See gifts →Tin & Aluminum · Diamond Jewelry
A decade together deserves celebration. Tin represents the preservation of your bond, while the modern diamond theme reflects lasting brilliance. This is a milestone worth marking in a meaningful way.
See gifts →Crystal · Watches
Fifteen years is a sparkling milestone. Crystal — clear, beautiful, and refined — is the traditional gift. The modern watch theme speaks to the enduring nature of time spent together.
See gifts →China · Platinum
Twenty years is a landmark milestone. China — fine, beautiful, and enduring — marks this occasion traditionally. The modern platinum theme reflects the rare and precious nature of a two-decade commitment. This is a year to celebrate with something truly meaningful.
See gifts →Silver · Sterling Silver
The silver anniversary is one of the most celebrated milestones in any marriage. Twenty-five years of partnership deserves recognition with silver — timeless, luminous, and enduring. This is the anniversary most likely to include a party, a trip, or a truly significant gift.
See gifts →Pearl · Diamond
The pearl anniversary marks thirty years — three decades of building a life together. Pearls are formed slowly, layer by layer, under pressure — a fitting metaphor for a marriage that has deepened and strengthened over time. This is a milestone that deserves real celebration.
See gifts →Coral · Jade
The coral anniversary marks thirty-five years. Coral represents the organic, living nature of a relationship, while jade — the modern theme — symbolizes wisdom, balance, and longevity. Both are fitting metaphors for a partnership that has endured and flourished.
See gifts →Ruby · Ruby
The ruby anniversary — forty years of marriage. Ruby is one of the most precious gemstones, deeply red and intensely symbolic. It represents passion, vitality, and enduring love. Four decades together is a remarkable achievement, and the ruby theme matches that significance perfectly.
See gifts →Sapphire · Sapphire
The sapphire anniversary marks forty-five years — a gemstone associated with wisdom, loyalty, and nobility. Sapphire's deep blue reflects the depth of a partnership that has spanned nearly half a century. This is a milestone that warrants genuine celebration.
See gifts →Gold · Gold
The golden anniversary. Fifty years of marriage is extraordinary — a lifetime of shared mornings, decisions, challenges, and joys. Gold, the most enduring and precious of metals, is the only fitting theme. This is the anniversary that families celebrate together, that deserves its own party, its own story.
See gifts →Traditional and modern gift themes for years 1 through 50.
| Year | Traditional | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Paper | View → |
| 2nd | Cotton | View → |
| 3rd | Leather | View → |
| 4th | Fruit & Flowers | View → |
| 5th Milestone | Wood | View → |
| 6th | Candy & Iron | View → |
| 7th | Wool & Copper | View → |
| 8th | Pottery & Bronze | View → |
| 9th | Pottery & Willow | View → |
| 10th Milestone | Tin & Aluminum | View → |
| 11th | Steel | View → |
| 12th | Silk & Linen | View → |
| 13th | Lace | View → |
| 14th | Ivory (modern: Gold Jewelry) | View → |
| 15th Milestone | Crystal | View → |
| 16th | Silver Holloware | View → |
| 17th | Furniture | View → |
| 18th | Porcelain | View → |
| 19th | Bronze | View → |
| 20th Milestone | China | View → |
| 21th | Brass & Nickel | View → |
| 22th | Copper | View → |
| 23th | Silver Plate | View → |
| 24th | Musical Instruments | View → |
| 25th Milestone | Silver | View → |
| 26th | Original Pictures | View → |
| 27th | Sculpture | View → |
| 28th | Orchids | View → |
| 29th | New Furniture | View → |
| 30th Milestone | Pearl | View → |
| 31th | Timepieces | View → |
| 32th | Conveyances | View → |
| 33th | Amethyst | View → |
| 34th | Opal | View → |
| 35th Milestone | Coral | View → |
| 36th | Bone China | View → |
| 37th | Alabaster | View → |
| 38th | Beryl & Tourmaline | View → |
| 39th | Lace | View → |
| 40th Milestone | Ruby | View → |
| 41th | Land | View → |
| 42th | Real Estate | View → |
| 43th | Travel | View → |
| 44th | Groceries | View → |
| 45th Milestone | Sapphire | View → |
| 46th | Original Poetry | View → |
| 47th | Books | View → |
| 48th | Optical Goods | View → |
| 49th | Luxuries | View → |
| 50th Milestone | Gold | View → |
Editor's Pick
A framed print of the night sky from a date and location that matters to you.
Best for: Couples who appreciate understated, meaningful décor.
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Matching his-and-hers Turkish cotton robes — the kind you steal from a five-star hotel.
Best for: Couples who enjoy cozy mornings and small daily luxuries.
Shop at Parachute
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A slim, full-grain leather wallet with custom embossing — carried daily, noticed always.
Best for: Partners who carry a wallet daily and appreciate quality leather goods.
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A solid walnut cutting board with custom engraving — equal parts practical and sentimental.
Best for: Couples who cook together or anyone building a well-equipped kitchen.
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A classic solitaire diamond pendant — timeless, elegant, and perfect for a decade milestone.
Best for: Partners who wear jewelry regularly and appreciate classic elegance.
Shop at Blue Nile
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A set of hand-blown crystal wine glasses — the kind that makes every evening feel like a celebration.
Best for: Wine-loving couples or anyone who appreciates elevated everyday items.
Shop at Riedel