Anniversary Jewelry by Year
Traditional and modern anniversary gift lists have been around for over a century, and they still shape what feels "right" for a given year — even if you've never consciously followed one. These conventions vary a little by source; the modern list below is the most commonly cited version.
| Year | Traditional | Modern |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Paper | Clocks |
| 5th | Wood | Silverware |
| 10th | Tin / Aluminum | Diamond jewelry |
| 15th | Crystal | Watches |
| 20th | China | Platinum |
| 25th | Silver | Silver jubilee |
| 30th | Pearl | Diamond (30th is the other common diamond year) |
| 40th | Ruby | Ruby |
| 50th | Gold | Gold |
| 60th | Diamond | Diamond |
If your year isn't a "diamond year" on the list, diamond jewelry is still a safe, universally appropriate gift for any anniversary — the list is a tradition, not a rule.
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