Each anniversary is a special day to commemorate. To help you better celebrate your much anticipated anniversary festivities, below is a list of anniversary year and the matching gem stone.
Jewelry as Gifts
Jewelry with both the metal and gemstones, presents a strong statement of fashion, status, & mystical powers.
Theological debate over the centuries has revised and re-molded many of the ancient world's ideals but gemstones continue to play important roles in daily life. Throughout the ages gems have been treasured amulets prized for their ability to influence the energies of nature and the life force itself. Even today much of the attraction to gems still centers on the mystical over the decorative.
Precious metals symbolism is no less that the one held by gemstones.
Today though, the glamor and beauty of gold, while remaining as desirable as ever, are far more democratic. Pure gold is known as 24K gold, but most jewelry is made from either 18K gold, 14K gold or 10K gold. While yellow gold is still probably the most popular color of gold, by mixing gold with other alloys, jewelers can create stunning golden shades. White gold, pink gold, rose gold, orange gold and even green gold are just some of the many colors of gold. Whether you're looking for an 18K gold necklace, a 14K gold ring, 10K gold earrings or simply gold jewelry set with diamonds and gems, one thing you can be sure of is that gold really does glitter.
The symbolism and the mystic of jewelry makes it the ideal gifts to represent the emotions surrounding the special occasions; such as anniversaries, wedding, birthdays & graduations.
Anniversary Jewelry
Because each anniversary has its significance, a gemstone is representative of the meanning behind each special anniversary based on the number of years. You may choose to buy a gem that is recommended bellow, however a gift of your choice has the most meanning and personal expression. Shop SolitaireJewellers.com for great
gift ideas.
Anniversary |
Gem Stone |
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Anniversary |
Gem Stone |
1st Anniversary |
Pearl |
|
18th Anniversary |
Cat's Eye |
2nd Anniversary |
Garnet |
|
19th Anniversary |
Aquamarine |
3rd Anniversary |
Pearl |
|
20th Anniversary |
Emerald |
4th Anniversary |
Blue Topaz |
|
21st Anniversary |
Iolite |
5th Anniversary |
Sapphire |
|
22nd Anniversary |
Spinel |
6th Anniversary |
Amethyst |
|
23rd Anniversary |
Imperial Topaz |
7th Anniversary |
Onyx |
|
24th Anniversary |
Tanzanite |
8th anniversary |
Tourmaline |
|
25th Anniversary |
Sterling Silver |
9th Anniversary |
Lapis Lazuli |
|
30th Anniversary |
Pearl |
10th Anniversary |
Diamond |
|
35th Anniversary |
Emerald |
11th Anniversary |
Turquoise |
|
40th Anniversary |
Ruby |
12th Anniversary |
Jade |
|
45th Anniversary |
Sapphire |
13th Anniversary |
Citrine |
|
50th Anniversary |
Gold |
14th Anniversary |
Opal |
|
55th Anniversary |
Alexandrite |
15th Anniversary |
Ruby |
|
60th Anniversary |
Diamond |
16th Anniversary |
Peridot |
|
65th Anniversary |
Star Sapphire |
17th Anniversary |
Watch |
|
75th Anniversary |
Diamond |
Birthday Gifts
It is the oldest of jewelry traditions to link a birth date to a particular stone and to accept the gem's ability to influence the wearer's life.
In 1912, in an effort to standardize birthstones, the (American) National Association of Jewelers met in Kansas and officially adopted this list.
A birthstone gift does not have to be in the form of a ring, the options varie from pendants, to bracelets, brooches, & earrings.
Jewelry Gifts for the Graduate
Personalized graduation jewelry will remind the graduates of all they have achieved and inspire them to reach for the stars in the future.
Gifts ideas for the graduate can be monogrammed ring, engraved bracelet, or engraved pendant. A choice of their favorite gemstone, birthstone or gemstone in the graduate favorite color will make a meaningful gift.
Resources
- Wedding Anniversary by year, http://www.anniversary.us.com/anniversaryjewelry.html
- Jewelry, Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewelry
- Birthstones by month, American Gem Society, http://www.americangemsociety.org/birthstones