Wedding Anniversary Gift Guide

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To celebrate each milestone beyond your wedding, Swarovski reveals a modern take on the traditional tokens of love. Our anniversary gifts by year follow the symbolic inspiration and pieces of jewelry that romantics have been giving for centuries.

First Anniversary - Paper

Modern Gift: Watches
Color: Gold and Yellow

Signifying the blank page your love story will be written on, paper is the traditional gift for a first anniversary. Celebrate this idea with a luxurious ballpoint pen, or go for the modern alternative of clocks and watches. Our gold-tone timepieces adorned in crystals are a scintillating choice.

Second Anniversary - Cotton

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Modern Gift: China
Color: Red

Cotton is the traditional expression of unity, as each fiber represents two people that are interwoven in love. The modern alternative is China, with an enduring beauty and sophistication that is made to last. Keep this in mind as you explore our gifts in red – the classic color of a second year anniversary gift.

Third Anniversary - Leather

Modern Gift: Crystals
Color: Jade and White

You’ve come to the perfect place for a third year anniversary gift. Our watch straps are made from the traditional gift of leather, implying the growing strength of your relationship, while the modern gift of crystals represent every facet of your love. Choose a color to match this significant moment.

Fourth Anniversary - Fruit or Flowers

Modern Gift: Appliances
Color: Blue and Green

Four years after your wedding, your marriage is blossoming and ripening into something beautiful. For that reason, fruit and flowers are the traditional gifts for a fourth anniversary. Discover Swarovski’s nature-inspired range of decorations and jewelry, with many in emotive shades of green and blue.

Fifth Anniversary - Wood

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Modern Gift: Silverware
Color: Blue, Pink, and Turquoise

For this marriage milestone, couples often give each other the gift of wood as it symbolizes the strong roots you are putting down. Silverware, however, is the modern 5th year anniversary gift, as it signifies all the meals you’ve shared together.  Why not make the romantic connection clear through a meaningful piece of rhodium-plated jewelry complemented by colored crystals?

Sixth Anniversary - Iron or Candy

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Modern Gift: Wood
Color: Purple, White, and Turquoise

Candy is a reminder of the sweetness you enjoyed during your early days of dating, and encourages you to keep that youthful feeling alive. Try a twist on this traditional sixth year anniversary gift by choosing a candy-like piece of Swarovski jewelry, which combines delectable shades with shimmering light.

Seventh Anniversary - Copper or Wool

Modern Gift: Desk Sets
Color: Yellow and Off-White

Copper and wool are two gifts that symbolize warmth, which radiates through the 7th year of marriage. Find a jewelry gift in copper or yellow tones, or warm their heart with our Fluffy the Lamb figurine. Alternatively, you could follow the modern theme with inspired desk decorations for him or her.

Eighth Anniversary - Bronze

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Modern Gift: Linen or lace
Color: Bronze

It takes the combination of copper and tin to create the alloy known as bronze. This is emblematic of the two people required to form a marriage, while also representing a unity of strength. That same shade and sentiment can be beautifully expressed through our range of jewelry pieces in gleaming rose gold-tone plating.

Ninth Anniversary - Pottery

Modern Gift: Leather
Color: Purple

Pottery is the creative 9th year anniversary gift that celebrates the molding of a relationship. To make that tradition shine, we’ve fused crystals with porcelain to produce our colorful Rosenthal tableware. For a modern option, you could also embrace a sense of strength by gifting one of our leather Swarovski watch straps.

Tenth Anniversary - Tin or Aluminum

Modern Gift: Diamond Jewelry
Color: Silver and Blue

As you reach a full decade of marriage, tin or aluminum is a traditional sign of the resilience in your love. To take that idea of durability even further, diamond jewelry is the modern alternative. Immerse yourself in our Swarovski Created Diamonds range to make it a brilliant 10th anniversary celebration.

Eleventh Anniversary - Steel

Modern Gift: Fashion Jewelry
Color: Turquoise

For your 11th anniversary, steel is the traditional gift that signifies your unbreakable bond, while fashion jewelry offers a modern alternative. Why not combine the two with a luxurious Swarovski timepiece in stainless steel? Perhaps the most sophisticated way to treat your husband or wife.

Fifteenth Anniversary - Crystal

Modern Gift: Watches
Color: Ruby

A crystal gift in the 15th year of marriage is all about celebrating the many light-filled facets of your love. Naturally, Swarovski has a universe of crystallized presents to discover. You can even combine that tradition with the modern gift of watches, with a range of color options including this year’s ruby shade.

Twentieth Anniversary - China

Modern Gift: Platinum
Color: Emerald Green

Two decades of marriage has always been marked with the classic splendor and beauty of China. Swarovski offers a playful twist on that tradition with decorative pieces inspired by the Chinese zodiac. Choose something lucky, or instead find a jewelry gift in this year’s emblematic color of emerald green.

Twenty-Fifth Anniversary - Silver

Modern Gift: Silver
Color: Silver

After 25 years, your marriage is a shining example of enduring love. For that reason, sterling silver has become both the traditional and modern gift. Swarovski has beautiful silver-tone jewelry to mark this celebration as well as classic sterling silver pieces. Find a radiant style that reflects your relationship.

Thirtieth Anniversary - Pearl

Modern Gift: Diamond
Color: Green

Pearls are a symbol of innocence, purity, and rarity, the perfect traditional gift for 30 years of marriage. Celebrate the memories of your wedding by choosing a nature-inspired piece of jewelry made with Swarovski Crystal Pearls. A beautiful tribute to the ocean and the depths of your love.

Fortieth Anniversary - Ruby

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Modern Gift: Ruby
Color: Red

Throughout time, the precious gem ruby has signified beauty, protection, wisdom, and power, and is the perfect symbol to mark the wonder of a 40th wedding anniversary. Swarovski savoir-faire brings this rich color to life in beautiful red jewelry to commemorate this special occasion.

Fiftieth Anniversary - Gold

Modern Gift: Gold
Color: Gold

There’s no mistaking the gift for a golden anniversary. Rare and sought-after by everyone, gold signifies 50 years of marriage. For a wide selection of jewelry ideas, our gold-tone pieces offer glowing radiance with light-filled crystals. The brightest way to mark this impressive milestone.

Sixtieth Anniversary - Diamond

Modern Gift: Diamond
Color: Diamond White

When your love is enduring, diamonds are the only choice. The 60th anniversary is a stunning milestone – and deserves a gift of equal grandeur. The modern way to enjoy this brilliant gem is with Swarovski Created Diamonds, each piece of luxurious jewelry is crafted with IGI (International Gemological Institute) certified laboratory grown diamonds.

Wedding Anniversary Gift Inspiration

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Our modern anniversary gifts are ideal for a husband or wife, whether you’re celebrating your first or even sixtieth year together. Every milestone is covered in our heartfelt selection.

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