Should You Buy Jewelry for Your Anniversary Gifts?

Should You Buy Jewelry for Your Anniversary Gifts?

Date Icon 25 September, 2025

Most people have heard about the “traditional” list of gifts you are supposed to give for your anniversary, but those lists are often pretty outdated (most of us aren’t looking to get cotton on our second anniversary, or wool on our seventh anniversary these days). The good news is that you don’t have to stick to centuries-old traditions to get a great anniversary gift—sometimes it’s best to take a more modern approach.

Many people want to give jewelry but the only thing they can think of is a ring. Fortunately there are plenty of other fine jewelry gifts that celebrate your past and your future together, and say to your loved one “I would choose you all over again.” Here are a few ideas that will make his or her eyes sparkle for all your major milestone anniversaries.

First Anniversary

It’s the end of your first blissful year together, and now it’s time to figure out what to get your spouse for the first anniversary. Tradition says the first anniversary gift should be “paper”, but if giving the love of your life something as flimsy as paper doesn’t seem to fit, consider instead a stunning new watch or timepiece. It’s the perfect gift to let them know that your love will last for all time.

Five Years

When you hit the five-year mark you want an anniversary gift that expresses your love and excitement about what you have been through so far, and the years that you have ahead together. Going non-traditional with colored gemstones, such as sapphire or pink tourmaline, are great options to add a splash of color to your jewelry collections.

Ten Years

Don’t think she will like the traditional tin or aluminum 10-year anniversary gift? We think you’re probably right. Forego those metals in favor of the more modern gift of diamond jewelry to celebrate your first decade together. Some dazzling diamond earrings for her, or a diamond-accented ring or necklace for him, are the perfect way to say that you’re perfect for each other.

25 Years

There are some traditions that are worth keeping, and the 25-year anniversary being the “silver” anniversary is one of those. While silver gifts of old might have been candlesticks or table settings, you can take a more modern approach with a beautiful silver bracelet, a matching necklace and earring set, or engraved silver cufflinks and a silver tie bar for him.

50 and 60 Years

Like the silver anniversary, we think the traditional celebration for the “golden” 50-year anniversary and the “diamond” 60-year anniversary are worth keeping. Whether you opt for a beautiful three-stone gold anniversary band for her, a single-diamond-accented ring for him, or something else, the golden celebration of your marriage deserves some beautiful gold jewelry. When you reach the magical 60-years, celebrate your eternal love with an eternal diamond.

If you find yourself stuck and don’t know what to get for your next anniversary, visit AAA Jewelry to check out the huge selection of jewelry for him and her, and find the piece that perfectly expresses your love and commitment.