Not sure what to do for that special occasion? Use the traditional and modern suggestions as a guide to finding that perfect gift to celebrate the milestone.
Traditional Anniversary Gifts
Year |
Gift Suggestion |
Year |
Gift Suggestion |
1st |
Paper |
20th |
China |
2nd |
Cotton |
24th |
Opal |
3rd |
Leather |
25th |
Silver |
4th |
Linen and Silk |
30th |
Pearl |
5th |
Wood |
35th |
Coral or Jade |
6th |
Iron |
40th |
Ruby |
7th |
Wool or Copper |
45th |
Sapphire |
8th |
Bronze |
50th |
Gold |
9th |
Pottery |
55th |
Emerald |
10th |
Tin or Aluminium |
60th |
Diamond |
11th |
Steel |
65th |
Blue Sapphire |
12th |
Silk |
70th |
Platinum |
13th |
Lace |
75th |
Diamond or Gold |
14th |
Ivory |
80th |
Oak |
15th |
Crystal |
85th |
Wine |
Modern Anniversary Gifts
Year |
Gift Suggestion |
Year |
Gift Suggestion |
1st |
Clock |
20th |
Platinum |
2nd |
Sunglasses or Washing Machines |
21st |
Brass or Nickel |
3rd |
Crystal or Glass |
22nd |
Copper |
4th |
Electrical Appliances |
23rd |
Silver |
5th |
Silverware |
24th |
Musical instruments |
6th |
Wood |
25th |
Silver |
7th |
Stationery |
30th |
Diamond |
8th |
Linnen and Lace |
35th |
Jade |
9th |
Leather Goods |
40th |
Ruby |
10th |
Diamond |
45th |
Sapphire |
11th |
Fashion Jewellery |
50th |
Gold |
12th |
Pearls or Coloured Gems |
55th |
Emerald |
13th |
Textiles |
60th |
Diamond |
14th |
Gold |
65th |
Blue Sapphire |
15th |
Watches |
70th |
Platinum |
16th |
Silver Tableware |
75th |
Diamond or Gold |
17th |
Furniture |
80th |
Diamond or Pearl |
18th |
Porcelain |
85th |
Birthstone |
19th |
Bronze |
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