Traditional Anniversaries
Struggling to think of what to buy for your wedding or other anniversary? Of course, silver weddings and diamond celebrations are easy peasy, but what do you buy for a 12th anniversary? Or a 14th? We can't promise to solve the problem, but if all else fails here is a list of the materials traditionally given as gifts on specific anniversaries.
We have also collated a useful list of gemstones associated with your zodiac sign and month of birth.
Traditional gifts for wedding anniversaries
| Anniversary Year | Gift |
|---|---|
| 1 | Paper |
| 2 | Cotton |
| 3 | Leather |
| 4 | Linen |
| 5 | Wood |
| 6 | Iron |
| 7 | Wool |
| 8 | Bronze |
| 9 | Pottery |
| 10 | Tin |
| 11 | Steel |
| 12 | Silk |
| 13 | Lace |
| 14 | Ivory |
| 15 | Crystal |
| 20 | China |
| 25 | Silver |
| 30 | Pearl |
| 35 | Coral |
| 40 | Ruby |
| 45 | Sapphire |
| 50 | Gold |
| 55 | Emerald |
| 60 | Diamond |
| 65 | Diamond |
| 70 | Platinum |
| 75 | Diamond |
| 80 | Oak |
| 90 | Granite |
| Birth Month | Modern Birthstones | Traditional Birthstones |
|---|---|---|
| January | Garnet | Garnet |
| February | Amethyst | Amethyst |
| March | Aquamarine | Bloodstone |
| April | Diamonds | Diamonds |
| May | Emerald | Emerald |
| June | Pearl | Moonstone |
| July | Ruby | Ruby |
| August | Peridot | Sardonyx |
| September | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| October | Opal | Tourmaline |
| November | Yellow Topaz | Citrine |
| December | Blue Topaz | Turquoise |