Anniversary Gifts By Year 

Welcome to your friendly guide to anniversary gifts by year created to take the guesswork out of tradition so you can celebrate your love with confidence. If you’re unsure about etiquette and don’t want to get it wrong, you’re in the right place. We’ll help you choose a gift with meaning, not just a thing in a box.

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Although a pretty gift box is always exciting!

On this site, you’ll find the classic traditional list, the popular modern list, and complementary gemstone and flower guides all in one place. For each anniversary, we show you the year’s symbols and translate them into thoughtful ideas. That way, you can pick a gift that feels intentional, beautiful, and just right for your relationship.

What does "anniversary gifts by year" mean?

It’s a tradition that assigns a specific material or theme to each anniversary year, growing from delicate early years to precious, enduring ones later on. There are variations between regions and sources; we cross-reference widely recognized lists and share alternatives where appropriate so you can confidently choose what fits your family and values.

You can see all of the Anniversary Gift symbols lower down the page here.

What Anniversary Gift Should You Buy?


What is a good Anniversary gift to buy your wife?

You will find gorgeous, romantic gifts for your lovely wife here that you know she will love and that fit with your Anniversary symbol. For a romantic flourish, pair the present with a handwritten note on beautiful paper thoughtful today, timeless tomorrow.

What can you buy your husband for your Anniversary?

You will find fantastic gifts for your husband here that he will treasure forever and that fit this year's theme. Add a subtle nod to the year’s flower or gemstone via color accents or engraved details.


What Anniversary Gift can you buy your Girlfriend or Boyfriend?

There are beautiful Anniversary gifts for your girlfriend or boyfriend here to show how much you adore them.


What Anniversary Gifts should you give a Couple on their Anniversary?

For parents or grandparents, timeless is best. Consider a framed wedding photo reprint in the year’s material, a family tree artwork, a keepsake box with letters from loved ones, or a dinner set that reflects the theme. If they prefer experiences, plan a family celebration that honors the year’s symbol through decor and a special toast.

For your adult children or newlywed friends, keep it meaningful without overspending. Choose a simple gift that matches the year’s theme—a print for paper, a cozy throw for cotton—and add a card explaining the tradition. It’s a thoughtful way to pass on a ritual that keeps love intentional.

List of Anniversary Gifts By Year

Any budget works when the meaning is clear. A small gift, big meaning, all my heart can be as unforgettable as a splurge when it’s rooted in the year’s theme. Personalization with initials, dates, song lyrics turns simple into special.

Best Selling Anniversary Gifts 

couples personalized pendantPersonalized Heart Pendant

$59.95

personalized Anniversary year vasePersonalized Anniversary Year Vase

$69.95

50th Anniversary gift basket50th Anniversary Gift Basket

$149.99

anniversary wine coolerAnniversary Year Wine Cooler

$49.95

personalized brass compassPersonalized Anniversary Compass

$69.95

anniversary jigsaw puzzleWhere We First Met Jigsaw Puzzle

$59.95

Anniversary Gifts By Year Lists & Symbols

Etiquette made easy: there’s no single “right” list. Some couples follow the traditional list, others choose modern, and many blend both with the gemstone or flower. The goal is fit and meaning, not perfection and then you can include a note that explains your choice.

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Not sure which Anniversary list to use?


Well … it is completely up to you!

Check out all of the lists below to find the best gift for your love. You may find the perfect gift on the traditional list one year and then the next year on the modern list.

Mixing up your gifts is totally up to you.


Traditional Anniversary Gift List

Modern Anniversary Gift List

Anniversary Flower Gift List

Anniversary Gemstone List

Anniversary Colors by Year


What Are The Milestone Marriage Anniversary Years?

A milestone marriage Anniversary is a big Anniversary and although they are all important these are the ones that traditionally come with a big celebration.

  • They start with your 5th Anniversary 
  • and then your 10th Anniversary
  • Your 15th Anniversary
  • Your 20th Anniversary
  • Your 25th or Silver Anniversary
  • Your 30th or Pearl Anniversary
  • Then your 40th or Ruby Anniversary
  • Your 50th or Golden Anniversary
  • Your 60th or Diamond Anniversary
  • Your 65th Anniversary
  • Your 70th or Platinum Anniversary
  • Your 75th Anniversary 
  • Your 80th or Oak Anniversary
  • Your 90th or Slate or Stone Anniversary
  • Your 100th Anniversary 

As well as big milestone Anniversaries your 1st Anniversary is the most important because not only is this the one that will always remember it is the start of your celebrations of your marriage.

Celebrating your marriage helps keep your love alive, it gives you a moment in a busy year that you get to remember why you fell in love and why you love each other so much.

It's great to take this time to appreciate each other, have fun and show each other your commitment to your marriage and relationship.


Anniversary Party Ideas

On our site you will also find hundreds of ideas to help you celebrate with


Anniversary Gifts For All Budgets

In our Anniversary Gifts store we have gift ideas that fit with each year's Anniversary theme and also all budgets.

We have thoughtful Anniversary gifts that they will love which you can have engraved with your own Happy Anniversary message.

As well as fun gifts that will make them smile.

And extravagant gifts for the Anniversary that you want to make them feel super special.

New Anniversary Gifts

gold and pearl anniversary necklacePersonalized Pearl & Gold Necklace

$75.95

love to pieces necklacesLove You To Pieces Necklaces

$105.95

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