Anniversary Gemstones by Year: The Complete Guide

Every wedding anniversary has a traditional gemstone or metal. Use this guide to pick a gift with built-in meaning — each stone links to pieces we custom-make in 14K/18K gold or platinum.

Anniversary Gemstone / metal Shop
1st Gold jewelry gold name necklace
5th Sapphire sapphire rings
10th Diamond diamond rings
15th Ruby ruby rings
20th Emerald emerald rings
25th Silver — or white gold anniversary rings
30th Pearl anniversary rings
35th Emerald emerald rings
40th Ruby ruby rings
45th Sapphire sapphire rings
50th Gold gold anniversary rings
55th Emerald emerald rings
60th Diamond diamond rings

Ideas that always work

Eternity band in her anniversary stone — the classic. Upgrade her engagement ring with a larger center stone (we offer lifetime upgrades). A gold name necklace with the children's names. Or recreate a meaningful design — a lost ring, an heirloom, or the piece she's always described.

Do I have to follow the traditional list? No — it's inspiration, not law. Her favorite color and stone always outrank tradition.

Every piece is custom-made, conflict-free, with a lifetime warranty. Explore all anniversary rings.