Traditional
Anniversary Gifts by Year
For many
years, people have selected anniversary gifts from a list
of traditional materials matching a specific year. Here is a list
of the traditional gift materials and some ideas
to help you choose that perfect gift.
Whether you give a romantic, fun, sentimental, or practical gift, using traditional materials adds creativity and meaning to your choice!
Traditional and Modern Gift Ideas:
First Anniversary
– paper, plastic, clocks
2nd Anniversary – cotton,
china
3rd Anniversary – leather,
crystal
4th Anniversary – fruit
& flowers, linen/silk/nylon
5th Anniversary – wood,
silverware
6th Anniversary – candy,
iron, wood
7th Anniversary – copper,
wool, brass, desk set
8th Anniversary – bronze,
pottery, linen
9th Anniversary – pottery,
willow, leather
10th Anniversary – tin,
aluminum, diamond
11th Anniversary – steel,
jewelry
12th Anniversary – silk,
linen, pearl
13th Anniversary –
lace, faux fur
14th Anniversary –
ivory, gold
15th Anniversary –
crystal, glass, watches
16th – silver holloware
or try these 16 diamond earrings or 16 diamond cross
17th – furniture
18th – porcelain
19th – bronze
20th Anniversary – china,
platinum
21th – brass, nickel
or try this 21 diamond pendant or 21 diamond ring
22th – copper
23th – silver plate or try this 23 diamond pendant
24th – musical instruments
25th Anniversary – silver
26th – pictures
27th – sculpture
28th – orchids
29th – furniture, such as a cuddle LoveSac beanbag
30th Anniversary – pearl
31th – timepieces
32th – items related to transportation
budget cruises or luxury cruises and accommodation  
33th – amethyst 1,  amethyst 2
34th – opal
35th Anniversary – coral,
jade
36th – bone china
37th – alabasters
38th – beryl, tourmaline 1, tourmaline 2
39th – lace
40th Anniversary – ruby,
garnet
41th – land or try this 41 diamond ring
42th – real estate
43th – travel:
budget cruises or luxury cruises and accommodation
44th – traditional gourmet foodstuffs
(try these), or chocolate
45th Anniversary – sapphire
46th – poetry
47th – books
48th – optical gifts
49th – luxury goods
50th Anniversary – gold
55th Anniversary – emerald,
turquoise
60th Anniversary – diamond,
gold
70th – diamond and gold
or try this white gold ring with 70 diamonds
75th Anniversary
– diamond, gold
76th and later – diamond
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