Appropriate Modern Anniversary Gift Guide and List by Anniversary Year
Want to know what to get a loved one for their Anniversary this year? The following is a list of the Modern gifts associated with each anniversary by year (there is also a more Traditional list available on Associated Content) and some unique gift ideas that will fit in with the anniversary theme.
1st Anniversary - Clock
- Crystal clocks, wall clocks, wood clocks, desk clocks, anything along these lines will do. There are even personalized wedding clocks you can get that are engraved.
2nd Anniversary - China
- Dishes, mugs, statues, vase, personalized anniversary platter or plates, Lenox collectibles, etc.
3rd Anniversary - Glass or Crystal
- Crystal figurines, glasses, goblets, vase, necklace, charms,
4th Anniversary - Electrical Appliances
- Coffee machine, toaster oven, microwave, blender, Margarita machine, donut maker, beer chiller, Espresso maker, etc.
5th Anniversary - Silverware
- Silverware sets, serving utensils, tea infuser, cake servers, knife sets,
6th Anniversary - Wood
- Wooden massager, wine box, cigar box, Welsh Love Spoon, wooden desk set, wooden bedside table box, furniture, plant a tree in celebration
7th Anniversary - Desk Set
- Wood desk sets, leather desk sets, silver desk sets, theme oriented desk sets with their favorite characters, match the color of their office or home office.
8th Anniversary - Lace or Linen
- Lace tablecloths, lace curtains, lace gloves, lace blouses, lace dress, nightgowns, lingerie, handmade handkerchiefs, sheet sets, personalized linen napkins
9th Anniversary - Leather
- Leather purse, wallet, coat or jacket, belt, desk pad, briefcase, watch bands,
10th Anniversary - Diamond
- Diamond cuff links, diamond tie pin, diamond ring, diamond bracelet, diamond necklace, diamond pennant,
11th Anniversary - Fashion Jewelry
- Rings, bracelets, necklaces, pennants, watches, earrings
12th Anniversary - Pearls
- Pearl bracelet, pearl ring, pearl necklace, pendants, earrings, objects covered in mother of pearl such as bowls, flatware,
13th Anniversary - Furs or Textiles
- For furs you can purchase a fur coat, fur hat, fur lined gloves, clothes with fur enhancements, fur blankets, or if you chose textiles; a personalized anniversary throw blanket with names and wedding date, anniversary photo on canvas, tapestries, heirloom quilt
14th Anniversary Gold Jewelry
- Gold earrings, gold ring, gold bracelet, gold necklace, gold pennant,
15th Anniversary Watches
- For him or her, leather watch, crystal watch, diamond encrusted, fashion jewelry watch, have it engraved for that special touch.
20th Anniversary - Platinum
- Platinum mug, goblet, Platinum CD collection, platinum tableware, platinum kitchen tools, platinum watch, platinum necklace, platinum bracelet, platinum ring, platinum dipped roses
25th Anniversary - Silver
- Silver dinnerware, silver tea set, silver picture frames, silver candlesticks, silver tray, silver letter openers, silver paperweights,
30th Anniversary - Diamond Jewelry
- Diamond cuff links, diamond tie pin, diamond ring, diamond bracelet, diamond necklace, diamond pendant,
35th Anniversary - Jade
- Jade necklace, jade bracelet, jade ring, jade earrings, jade carved animals or statues,
40th Anniversary - Ruby
- Ruby necklace, ruby ring, ruby bracelet, ruby pendant, earrings
45th Anniversary Sapphire
- Sapphire ring, sapphire necklace, sapphire bracelet, sapphire pendant, sapphire earrings,
50th Anniversary - Gold
- Gold rimmed wine glasses, gold plated candlesticks, gold plated picture frame, gold paperweights, gold dipped flowers, gold bracelet, gold ring, gold necklace, gold earrings,
55th Anniversary - Emerald
- Emerald earrings, ring, bracelet, necklace, emerald green vase, emerald green candy dish
60th Anniversary - Diamond
- Diamond cuff links, diamond tie pin, diamond ring, diamond bracelet, diamond necklace, diamond pendant,
70th Anniversary - Platinum
- Platinum mug, goblet, Platinum CD collection, platinum tableware, platinum kitchen tools, platinum watch, platinum necklace, platinum bracelet, platinum ring,
75th Anniversary - Diamond - Same as the 60th Anniversary -
- Diamond cuff links, diamond tie pin, diamond ring, diamond bracelet, diamond necklace, diamond pendant.