Anniversary Gemstones by Year: The Complete Guide
Posted by SEGAL JEWELRY
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.


