Unique & Thoughtful Wedding Anniversary Gifts by Year

October 26, 2025

It doesn’t matter what year of togetherness are you and your partner celebrating this year, they deserve nothing less than “something special” which can be something sparkly, something collectible or even something engraved. Because anything you gift them on this special occasion should be something thoughtful they’ll cherish and use everyday.

Even if you know your partner like the back of your hand, we still think you’d need some assistance in surprising them with something they’d never see coming. So here is a list of thoughtful wedding gifts for each year.

1st Anniversary – Gold Jewellery
5th Anniversary – Sapphire
10th Anniversary – Diamond
20th Anniversary – Emerald
25th Anniversary – Sterling Silver
30th Anniversary – Pearl
40th Anniversary – Ruby
50th Anniversary – Gold
60th Anniversary – Diamond

1st Anniversary – Gold Jewellery

This stunning gold jewellery is the perfect surprise for your partner, especially if you’re about to celebrate a significant milestone. Made with 9ct yellow gold, a classic gold signature ring or a necklace, this timeless jewellery will go with them everywhere.

5th Anniversary – Sapphire

Wedding anniversaries get stronger every year and pearls are a fitting starting point as it is sparkly and looks decent for a fifth wedding anniversary party. Sapphire’s are nature’s gift for this milestone, representing the passage of time and love. While many anniversaries have their own gemstone, the fifth year is associated with a gemstone Emerald, instead. This precious material offers a huge amount of adorable gifting options, like anniversary jewels, emerald pendants and more.

10th Anniversary – Diamond

If you’re searching for a personal piece of jewellery to gift your loved one on the occasion of your 10th anniversary, you have reached the right place. A diamond symbolizes how pressures, hardships come and go in every relationship but just like diamond, that is what makes the relationship worth it. Give them a pair of diamond stud earrings, diamond bracelet or more to commemorate this auspicious day.

20th Anniversary – Emerald

If you’re searching for a personal piece of jewelry to gift your loved one this 20th anniversary, consider stunning Emerald jewellery such as Emerald rings, and Pendants designed with precision and love. Emeralds are a woman’s best friends that they’ll cherish for the rest of their lives.

25th Anniversary – Sterling Silver

A 25th anniversary is called a silver jubilee for a reason. Silver is both strong and durable which also symbolizes the agility of your relationship. Take inspiration from the many silver jewellery pieces like sterling silver rings, silver chains and bracelets.

30th Anniversary – Pearl

Pearl are nature’s diamonds that are as valuable as they are precious. Just like pearls, a 30th year anniversary is also equally precious. Select from a wide range of white pearls, black pearls and cream pearls and choose the one that your partner would adore the most.

40th Anniversary – Ruby

This wedding anniversary milestone has a personal gem too. The 40-year anniversary is famous for Ruby. This adorable gemstone symbolizes your 40th anniversary just like a flame that never burns out. It’s also considered to be good for fortune, courage and security. Among other things, they represent boldness and protection, showing your spouse that you’re still head over heels for them after four decades.

50th Anniversary – Gold

Only something as desirable and pricey as gold can symbolize a half decade long marriage. Its durability, agility and appearance for such an important milestone, known as the golden anniversary is justifiable. It shows the prosperity, resilience, strength and bond of an everlasting union.

60th Anniversary – Diamond

On our long list of wedding anniversary gifts, we have the 60th anniversary that is best represented by diamonds. Well lived 60 years together are celebrated with the sturdiest gemstone of all. Diamonds score a perfect 10 on the Mohs scale, meaning they’re stronger than even rubies and sapphires. Celebrating a special anniversary like this one calls for a stone that represents undisputed love. It’s no surprise that the color for this incredible milestone is clear like water and sparkly like, well, a diamond.

If you’re buying a gift for a specific year, check out our anniversary gift collection ideas that aren’t tied to a specific theme, we’ve got you. These gift guides from Stonex Jewellers work for any anniversary & are perfect for partners, friends and, of course, your better-half.

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Utkarsha

Utkarsha is a skilled content writer with over three years of experience in the fashion industry. She currently contributes to Stonex Jewellers, where she has developed a deep understanding of effectively capturing the essence of the jewellery sector. With a versatile background in fashion and lifestyle writing, she brings a keen eye for market trends and audience preferences. A graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication, Utkarsha is adept at conveying the cultural and emotional nuances behind style choices and their timing.