Wedding Anniversary Milestones
The tradition of celebrating wedding anniversary milestones began during the Holy Roman Empire; twenty-five and fifty years of marriage were celebrated. A husband would crown his wife with a wreath of silver for their twenty-fifth anniversary, and a crown of gold for their fiftieth anniversary.
Now, in modern times, there are lots more traditions associated with celebrating each year of commitment, with each significant stage tied to more precious and rarer gems as the length of marriage increases.
Be inventive with your gift ideas
3rd Wedding Anniversary
Leather: a beautiful luxury watch with a leather strap.
7th and 8th Wedding Anniversaries
Copper or bronze: rose gold jewellery is the perfect alternative.
10th and 11th Wedding Anniversaries
Steel and tin: how about a luxury stainless steel watch?
14th Wedding Anniversary
Gold jewellery: a necklace, ring, or bangle: the options are endless.
15th Wedding Anniversary
Crystal: there’s only one alternative - diamonds!
The Big Ones
Mark the milestones of your marriage with a perfect present for your loved one.
25th
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Silver
This precious metal not only symbolises riches and wealth, but also represents hope, unconditional love, tenderness, kindness and sensitivity.
30th
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Pearl
Formed within the shell of a pearl oyster or other bivalve mollusc, these lustrous gems are associated with great wisdom and purity in some cultures.
35th
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Coral
From the depths of the sea, coral is believed to have mysterious, sacred properties, symbolising modesty and immortality.
40th
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Ruby
Believed to hold the power of life; rubies are thought to guarantee good health, wealth, wisdom, and success in love.
45th
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Gold
Whether yellow, rose or white, humans are physically drawn to gold; it possesses emotional, cultural, and financial value.
50th
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Diamond
The most popular of gemstones, diamonds symbolise power, strength, incorruptibility, constancy, longevity, and good fortune.
60th
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Blue Sapphire
Various cultures have attributed mystical powers to sapphires. They are available in an array of colours, with blue sapphires being the most popular.
70th
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Platinum
The best of the best, this metal is associated with the highest of achievements. Platinum is a rare metal; in fact, it’s over ten times rarer than gold.
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