Anniversary Gifts by Year: What Jewelry to Give for Every Milestone

Anniversary Gifts by Year: What Jewelry to Give for Every Milestone

Every anniversary has a traditional gift — paper for the 1st, silver for the 25th, gold for the 50th. But traditions are just a starting point. The real rule? Give something she'll actually wear.

Here's our year-by-year jewelry guide, matched to pieces from our collection.

1st Anniversary: Paper

The tradition is paper — but a handwritten love letter tucked into a jewelry box counts. Pair your letter with the Delicate Initial Pendant Necklace ($14.19) engraved with her initial. Paper sentiment, keepsake jewelry.

5th Anniversary: Wood

Five years is wood — strong, rooted, growing. The Marquise Jade Stone Necklace ($74.99) brings the natural, earthy feel of the 5th year in a piece she'll reach for daily.

10th Anniversary: Tin

Ten years deserves something with staying power. The Chunky Gold Cuff Bracelet ($24.99) is bold, timeless, and built to last — just like a decade together.

15th Anniversary: Crystal

Crystal is all about clarity and light. The Tessa Double Drop Earrings ($65.99) catch the light beautifully — a sparkling nod to fifteen years.

20th Anniversary: Emerald

Twenty years is emerald — deep, rich, rare. Green tones in the Natural Stone Filigree Teardrop Jewelry Set ($95.99) echo emerald's lush color in an elegant set.

25th Anniversary: Silver

The silver anniversary is the big one — a quarter century. The Silver Heart Hoop Earrings ($12.99) are a sweet, wearable tribute, or go bigger with the Two-Tone Geometric Stone Jewelry Set ($83.99).

30th Anniversary: Pearl

Thirty years is pearl — classic, lustrous, timeless. Our Classic Pearl Jewelry Gift Set ($28.99) is the traditional pick, ready to gift. For something extra special, the Pearl End Hoop Earrings ($110.99) are heirloom-worthy.

40th Anniversary: Ruby

Forty years burns ruby red. The Eternal Rose Heart Necklace Gift Set ($49.99) captures that deep romantic red — a rose that never wilts, for a love that never faded.

50th Anniversary: Gold

Fifty years is gold — the ultimate milestone. The Delicate Gold Pendant Necklace ($19.99) is a delicate everyday tribute, while the Gold-Filled Star Necklace & Earring Set ($62.99) makes a bigger statement for the golden anniversary.

Modern Anniversaries: Rose Gold

Not every couple follows the traditional list. Rose gold has become the modern anniversary metal — romantic, warm, and effortlessly stylish. Our rose gold collection covers every budget:

The Years In Between

Don't wait for a milestone. The Disk Charm Necklace ($86.99), Heart Bar Necklace ($95.99), and Adjustable Hug Ring ($8.99) make perfect "just because" anniversary gifts for any year.

Every piece ships from our US collection. Find them all in our Stocking Stuffers collection — because the best gifts come in small packages.