Anniversary gifts what is each year

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Related Stories. Already a print subscriber? Go here to link your subscription. A symbol of wisdom and beauty, pearls form many layers over time and the longer they form, the more beautiful they become, much like a marriage. Your relationship has fully bloomed by your fourth anniversary, making flowers or ripe fruit an appropriate gift.

A more practical gift, sure, but electrical appliances also embody how settled you feel in your relationship by the fourth year. Long associated with love, romance and affection, blue topaz is the perfect stone to set in a piece of a jewelry as an anniversary present.

Your roots have sprouted much like a tree by your fifth anniversary, so together you can endure anything. All the meals you've enjoyed together and will continue to share are best commemorated with beautiful silverware. You've got options, so choose your loved one's favorite of the bunch. Or, mix and match colors—it's all up to you. Much like wood, sapphire is a hard and durable material that can withstand the test of time just like your relationship.

Iron marks your strength because even after six years, you can still maintain a bond. Much like the traditional five-year gift, an item made out of wood suggests the resilience of your marriage. By now, you've probably realized there are a few theme repeats. Already gifted something white or turquoise?

Try purple, a regal and magical color, this time around. Amethyst is made of quartz which is a strong, heavy stone , making it a gift with lasting power. The metal helps create heat, much like the warmth you give each other. And wool is just plain cozy.

This may not sound romantic, but work is a huge part of modern life. Gifting a desk set brings a touch of home to their professional space. Celebrate the light of your life with a sunshine-y shade or wool in its natural hue. This hard and durable stone is often used for carving. It's thought to protect marriages from strains and trials as well as represent harmony.

Like many of the metals, bronze symbolizes strength and indicates that your relationship is getting stronger by the eighth year, too. Linens and lace are both delicate and refined, and just like love, they're also objects of beauty.

Similar to many other anniversary gemstones, tourmaline is tough against damage and long-lasting. The stone is said to do many things, including bolster relationships. Willow is indicative of flexibility as is pottery because much like a lump of clay, marriage is formed and shaped over time into something beautiful. Leather was used by our ancestors as a way to protect themselves.

The material itself is known for how well it endures, which your marriage has also done by the time you reach the ninth year. This earthy color is named after clay hardened by baking. Your relationship, meanwhile, has been nurtured by emotional warmth. Often used in feng shui to balance negative and positive energies, lapis lazuli is said to encourage honesty as it protects your relationship from any dangers.

Aluminum and tin won't rust, meaning they won't wear down. Their pliability and preservation is a symbol for how every successful marriage requires flexibility—especially by your 10th anniversary.

When you've passed one decade, your marriage is as beautiful as a piece of diamond jewelry. This major milestone qualifies diamonds as fitting and appropriate gifts for both parties. Steel is one of the strongest metals on earth, so it's no surprise that it represents the 11th year since by this time, nothing can break your bond.

Really, it never gets old and it's wearable every day, so they'll remember the sentiment each time they put it on. One of the oldest charms against evil, turquoise not only protects but also brings good health, fortune and peace. As they say, home is where the heart is, and these are two home decor staples.

Anniversary presents made from these materials symbolize the life you've built together. Finding a good pearl is like finding hidden treasure—kind of like how it felt when you finally found the love of your life.

When you're together, the world is your oyster. And oysters make pearls. Don't think of this year as unlucky. Lace shows the elegance and beauty of the sanctity of marriage for the 13th anniversary. And like we said earlier, it's also strong. Different fabrics represent the comfort and warmth being married for 13 years brings you. It's a classic color to go with the classic material, lace. Bright yellow citrine will bring both joy and love to your significant other. Ivory as a 14th anniversary gift originates from Hindu mythology and signifies luck and protection.

Look for elephant-themed gifts instead of actual ivory if you're going this route. You can also find plenty of other off-white materials that look like ivory. Just as significant, gold jewelry represents unification, eternity and perfection. This stunning multicolor stone symbolizes love, passion and desire—talk about romantic.

Crystal may be delicate but it's also sturdy, like your marriage, which is strong enough to have lasted 15 years but also another 15 and beyond. It also represents clarity and transparency. A timepiece in any form signifies the passage of time and all the years you've spent together, plus all the ones you'll share in the future. By 15 years, the flame is still going strong, so it only makes sense that a ruby—the fiery red gemstone—commemorates the year.

Like a lit candle, you and your SO have an undeniable spark. Silver holloware think: anything related to the dinner table that isn't silverware—aka bowls, trays and so on symbolizes unity since you'll enjoy it when you sit down to dine together for your 16th anniversary.

The first is due to the modern theme. The second represents things like harmony. Peridot is a symbol of undying love and devotion. It's also a beautiful shade of green. Gifting each other furniture represents the security, comfort and familiarity of a marriage that has been established for 17 years.

Known as the stone of endurance that also brings joy and warmth, it helps keep a sense of humor in the relationship. A light in the storm.

Complete your bar set and then pour yourself a celebratory drink with a Moscow Mule copper mug , or four. A copper wall mirror , for straight-up pretty. Pair it with a few of these copper art shelves and wedding photos for a fresh bedroom vibe.

Because your partner is Indiana Jones, a wool fedora. Merino wool roving chunky blanket. Because one of you is always cold. Make this bronze fishing lure extra special with your anniversary stamped in it. Trust us, this lure will be a tackle box treasure for years to come! Customized bronze belt buckles for the win! Make it personal with a custom engraved bronze pocket watch. A fire pit is the gift that keeps on giving. Hello backyard summers. Eight years deserves a celebratory trip, no?

For the partners who appreciate historical accuracy, here are these legitimate beer steins. Complete the cocktail-themed gifts coming with ceramic coasters. Food can be fun, duh: Retro Serving Dishes.

For your backyard update: Ceramic Wall Pocket. For the casual tea enthusiast: Chai Tea Kit makes the perfect anniversary gift. Add this countertop citrus press to the list of things that will take your weekend brunch to the next level. BBQ briefcase. For getting work done.

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