You’ve probably heard of the silver anniversary or the gold anniversary honouring the significant ones of twenty-five and fifty years. But every year has a certain metal or gemstone associated with it. This makes anniversary shopping not only easy, but an enjoyable process. And as our store specialises in gemstones and vintage jewellery in Glasgow’s Argyll Arcade, we know that we can help make that gift buying moment, a simple and special one.

 

Couples usually celebrate their wedding anniversary with traditional gifts, like paper for the first and tin for the tenth. However, that doesn’t exactly shout romantic, does it? Let’s break the tradition and give something they’re going to remember for years to come.

 

The most popular kind of gemstone gift is a ring. But don’t stop there; earrings, necklaces, and bracelets make wonderful presents for women. Men could pick cufflinks or a pocket watch.

 

So, what are the anniversary stones? And what’s the best gift for each anniversary year? Let us show you our top in-store and online picks that will help you decide on the best anniversary gift for your spouse, family, and friends.

 

 

1^st Anniversary: Gold

Whilst gold isn’t a gemstone, it does resemble the first year of marriage, and it’s much better than paper. The first year of marriage will probably represent the honeymoon phase where all is right in their world, so let’s make it better for her with a simple gold necklace or bracelet, and for him, a curb chain or cuff links.

 

2^nd Anniversary: Garnet

Although deep red is the most common colour associated with garnets, they can also be dark pink or purple, yellow, orange, green, or the extremely uncommon blue. It’s a relatively durable stone, and can be used in any jewellery setting, including rings, earrings, and pendants. Our stores are bound to have suitable garnet options for you to choose from.

 

 

3^rd Anniversary: Pearl

Pearls – a classic staple in any women’s jewellery box. When choosing a pearl, you can choose between natural or cultured, both just as beautiful as the other. All pearls come in many colours other than the classic white such as pink, blue, green, and even black.

 

Top tip: Be careful with pearls as they are more fragile than other materials, so a pearl ring should be worn for special occasions where there’s not much chance of it being damaged by mistake.

 

 

4^th Anniversary: Blue Topaz

Even though topaz comes in a variety of colours, blue topaz was once thought to be the rarest. This fantastic stone is associated with love and affection, which makes it a perfect reason to gift it for a fourth wedding anniversary.

 

The blue topaz and diamond ring from our store, pictured below, speaks for itself.

 

 

5^th Anniversary: Sapphire

Another gemstone that is found in many different colours, but the most popular is the Blue Sapphire. It is a hard and durable stone, so it’s great for any piece of jewellery, often used for engagement rings, often like Princess Diana’s. The sapphire is one of our most sold gemstones, but we aren’t surprised as it is a perfect one to honour five years of marriage. Check out our blue sapphire gemstone rings.

 

6^th Anniversary: Amethyst

To celebrate six years of wedding bliss, the Amethyst gemstone is the perfect way to do so. Best known for the colour purple, but the stone does come in other hues.

 

7^th Anniversary: Onyx

Onyx is a durable stone often used for creating men’s jewellery, so this anniversary is a fantastic chance for guys to receive jewellery as a gift. Keep an eye on our antique vintage range for any potential Onyx pieces.

 

8^th Anniversary: Tourmaline

Tourmaline can range in colour from blue-black to green, red, pink, and yellow; so, whatever your favourite colour is, you can most likely find it in this stone.

 

9^th Anniversary: Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli, a lesser-known gemstone but the one used to celebrate the 9^th wedding anniversary, it is often found in craft jewellery. It is a symbol of wisdom and truth, which you will have jointly acquired during your nine-year marriage.

 

Keep an eye on our Instagram or Facebook for any one-of-a-kind pieces.

 

10^th Anniversary: Diamond

Ten years of marriage is a big milestone for a couple, and what better way to celebrate that, than with diamonds? This is a perfect opportunity to add a diamond into a wedding band or polish up her current engagement ring.

 

15th Anniversary: Ruby

Rubies are symbols of love and passion, owing to their amazing saturated red colour, which makes it the perfect gift for your fifteenth year of marriage. Come and visit us at 4 & 41 Argyll Arcade, Glasgow to view our full range of rubies.

 

 

20th Anniversary: Emerald

The lovely green emerald is a delicate stone that should be handled with care and worn with caution. It’s a timeless, elegant stone that will make your 20th anniversary even more memorable.

 

25th Anniversary: Silver Jubilee

The 25^th year marks your first Jubilee as a pair, so it really is time to celebrate your relationship. Silver metal is universally worn and can be found anywhere, but don’t limit yourself to the metal itself – try embracing the colour and choose a white gold piece from our collection online.

30th Anniversary: Pearl Jubilee

Since the pearl is also the stone for the 3^rd anniversary, this might be the perfect opportunity to upgrade and treat yourself. If you got a set of pearl studs 27 years ago, why not get a pearl choker to match? We know you would look timeless.

35th Anniversary: Emerald

And just like that – the emerald comes back around for your thirty-fifth wedding anniversary, it’s such a classic stone it shows up more than once in the list. Now it’s time to add a green emerald ring to the collection and complete your set!

40th Anniversary: Ruby

Another repeated gemstone, the red ruby is also the gem for the fifteenth as well as the fortieth. But its appeal remains — the gorgeous red that expresses the essence of pure love and after forty long years the affection remains.

 

45th Anniversary: Sapphire

If the sapphire has slipped your mind for 40 years, as it’s also the gem for the fifth anniversary, then it’s time to make up for missing it the first time round. Or if you did get the classic blue sapphire then, consider getting a piece to match.

 

50th Anniversary: Golden Jubilee

Now we have went full circle and have landed back at the beginning to your Golden Jubilee, only this time you might have a bigger budget compared to your first anniversary with your newly wedded love. This time you could treat yourself to a gold piece with a gemstone included, this could include your birthstone.

60th Anniversary: Diamond

By the sixtieth year, you’ve been together for a long time with so many memories to share. After your committed years, we think it is time for your children or grandchildren to treat you to a sentimental gift such as a pair of classic diamond studs.

 

70th Anniversary: Platinum Jubilee

Your 70th wedding anniversary is a true milestone that deserves to be commemorated with a beautiful, rare white metal. Maybe a bracelet or pendant would be the perfect way to commemorate the truly wonderful occasion. Congratulations!

 

If you are looking for something specific, then you can shop our collections online or visit us in store at 4 and 41 Argyll Arcade. Our in-store advisors are experienced in helping you find the perfect piece that will suit you and your style. Please note that our online items only represent a small selection of our stock. Any enquiries please call us on 0141 221 0101.