Anniversary Gemstones
year by year.

The 25th anniversary is the Silver Jubilee — its stone is silver itself. Sterling silver jewelry set with diamonds or white topaz is the classic 25-year gift; sapphire is a popular modern upgrade since blue is the 25th anniversary color.

The 10th anniversary gemstone is the diamond — the traditional way to mark a full decade of marriage. Blue sapphire and rose gold diamond alternatives are popular for couples who want something less conventional.

The 1st anniversary stone is gold — paper is the traditional gift, but gold jewelry (especially gold with peridot, the modern alternative) is the lasting choice. A delicate gold birthstone piece marks year one beautifully.

The 40th anniversary gemstone is the ruby — deep red for four decades of love. Ruby rings, pendants and earrings are the classic 40-year gift; garnet is the budget-friendly alternative with the same rich red.

The 50th anniversary is the Golden Jubilee — its stone is gold. After half a century together, solid gold jewelry (often set with diamonds) is the once-in-a-lifetime gift.

No. Birthstones are assigned to birth months (garnet for January, diamond for April); anniversary gemstones are assigned to years of marriage (gold for year 1, diamond for year 10, silver for year 25). Many anniversaries reuse birthstones — the 15th is ruby, which is also July's birthstone.