Your guide to wedding anniversary jewellery gifts by year
31st and higher Wedding Anniversaries
Jump to your Wedding Anniversary for ideas:
1st - 10th • 11th-20th • 21st-25th • 30th +
30th Wedding Anniversary Jewellery Gift: Pearl
Pearls are delicate and beautiful and they come in a huge range of colours from pure white to deep grey.
Here’s a bespoke necklace I designed using Tahitian black pearls and diamonds.
Arrange a consultation with me today to design a bespoke jewellery commission using the pearl colours and sizes that will perfectly suit your wife
35th Wedding Anniversary Jewellery: Emerald
Emeralds have fascinated people since ancient times. Not surprisingly, cultures from all over the world have developed a rich folklore around emerald. Emeralds are extremely precious and need careful design consideration to protect them in a setting. Many emeralds are treated to enhance their clarity, So a reputable source who can give you the full information about your emerald and how to look after it is key.
This rare & beautiful emerald was mined in Shakiso, Ethiopia on the 1st December 2019. Emeralds don't come much better than this, comparing to even the best Columbian deposits. It has a stunning intense blue-Green hue, It is a very fine untreated emerald.
Arrange a consultation to design a bespoke jewellery commission with me. I can help you to navigate the nuances of emerald buying as you celebrate your thirtyfifth anniversary.
40th Wedding Anniversary Gemstone Gift: Ruby
Sapphires come in almost every colour, except red that is … because they are called rubies! Yes, red sapphires are so rare, they get their own name.
Now this lovely 3.59ct ruby on the right is rather special - it is independently certified by GRS as ‘No Heat Pigeon's Blood’ (the best colour classification for rubies, and even rarer that it has had no heating treatment). It boasts top clarity and good cutting.
3+ carat Rubies are extremely rare in pigeon's blood colour and free of any treatments or enhancements. This is a classic investor piece. Actually a real bargain at ~$110,000.00. It was mined on the 15th September, so if that’s your anniversary - get in line!
But seriously, rubies are a lot more affordable around the 1 carat mark, and they look so stunning in jewellery, so arrange a consultation to design a bespoke jewellery commission with me. I can help you to find an incredible ruby at your price-point to celebrate your 40th anniversary!
Although if you do want to bring this amazing ruby into your life (happy wife, happy life, very happy Jade), let me know!
45th Wedding Anniversary Jewellery Gift: Sapphire
Although blue specimens are most famous, sapphires come in almost every colour, so theres a multitude of options when it comes to gemstone jewellery gifts.
Check out my sapphire jewellery for sale or arrange a consultation to design a bespoke jewellery commission with me. I can help you to decide the best colour to suit your wife as you celebrate your forty fifth anniversary!
50th Wedding Anniversary Gift: Gold
For the first anniversary, gold is a stunning choice. And it actually comes in many colours, so you’re not confined to using yellow.
Consider gold jewellery like a necklace, bracelet, cufflinks or a pair of earrings to celebrate your 50th year of marriage.
Check out my gold jewellery for sale or arrange a consultation to design a bespoke jewellery commission with me.
Get the lowdown on gold below and let me know if you have any preferences on the gold used in your dream piece of jewellery.
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Mined Gold: About half the world's gold is mined in South Africa. Significant quantities are also found in the USA, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China and Russia.
Recycled Gold: As it is virtually indestructible, nearly all of the gold ever mined is theoretically still accessible in one form or another and potentially available for recycling. You might own some gold that can be recycled into a new piece!
Fairtrade Gold: Fair trade gold is a certification that ensures the gold used in jewellery has been sourced responsibly and mined with respect for human rights and the environment. The certification guarantees that miners receive fair wages, work in safer conditions, and have access to education and healthcare. Additionally, fair trade gold promotes environmental protection by requiring sustainable mining practices, such as reducing the use of toxic chemicals and preserving biodiversity. I really like using Fair trade gold with my ethically mined gems and I know my clients value this option too.
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A karat (or carat) is the term used to describe how pure the gold is in a piece of jewellery.
Pure gold is 24 karat (k), but it is also very soft, so it is mixed into an alloy with other metals to make it stronger and more durable for wear in jewellery and watches.
Most gold jewellery in the UK is either made in 18k or 9k, but other karats are popular in jewellery made around the world.
18k yellow gold is made of 75% pure gold with the final 25% an alloy (such as silver, copper, and zinc). The silver and copper help to harden the gold, and zinc prevents oxidation that can cause the metal to tarnish.
A 9k gold alloy contains 9/24ths pure gold (37.5%), while the rest of the alloy is made up of another metals.
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In yellow gold alloys, the combination of gold, silver, copper and zinc produces a bright golden yellow colour that is highly resistant to corrosion and scratching.
Rose gold alloys have a higher percentage of copper compared to the silver and zinc content, to give it that delicate warm pinky hue.
White gold alloys substitute nickel, manganese or palladium for the copper and silver used in yellow gold. These alloys produce a pale silvery-white gold popular for jewellery. The precious metal rhodium is also applied as plating to white gold alloys to harden the gold and enhance its pure whiteness.
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Most precious metals look their best when they have been polished to a high shine, however a brushed, hammered or other textured effect can be used to create something more artisanal.
55th Wedding Anniversary Gemstone Gift: Alexandrite
The best Alexandrite has this magical effect of changing colour depending on the light source you wear it in, so a gem that looks green in daylight, might take on a reddish hue in candlelight.
Book to arrange a consultation to design a bespoke jewellery commission with me. I can help you to decide the best gems and style to suit your wife as you celebrate your 55th anniversary!
60th Wedding Anniversary Jewellery Gemstone: Diamond
Many of my pieces of jewellery use diamonds as an accent, but I also design purely diamond pieces of jewellery too. Maybe you have some family diamonds already that we can remodel into a new piece. or we can find the perfect white or coloured diamond to suit this big milestone!
Check out my collection it’s available to buy today, or arrange a consultation to design a bespoke jewellery commission with me. I can help you to navigate the 4Cs of diamond buying as you celebrate your 60th anniversary.
65th Wedding Anniversary Jewellery: Blue Spinel
Spinel is like a really cool secret! It’s durable, wearable, rare and comes in the most gorgeous blue, pink, red and purple shades. The blue is a sublime deep shade - check out the stunning blue spinel set in the Elizabeth ring.
Arrange a consultation to design a bespoke jewellery commission with me.
70th Wedding Anniversary Gift: Sapphire (and Platinum)
Although blue specimens are most famous, sapphires come in almost every colour, so theres a multitude of options when it comes to gemstone jewellery gifts.
Check out my sapphire jewellery for sale or arrange a consultation to design a bespoke jewellery commission with me. I can help you to decide the best colour to suit your wife as you celebrate this landmark 70th anniversary!
Get the lowdown on platinum below this is the perfect time for a platinum and sapphire necklace or ring!
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Mined Platinum: Most of the world's platinum is mined in South Africa and Canada. Smaller reserves can be found in the USA, Zimbabwe and Australia.
Recycled Platinum: Platinum used in automotive and other industries tends to be recyclied in the same industries, but some platinum is recycled from older jewellery. You might own some platinum that can be recycled into a new piece! Platinum jewellery created in the UK after 1975 should be hallmarked with a Fineness Mark showing the % of platinum:
850 (85% pure)
900 (90% pure)
950 (95% pure)
999 (99.9% pure)
The shape of the Fineness Hallmark should look like a little house.
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Most precious metals look their best when they have been polished to a high shine, however a brushed, hammered or other textured effect can be used to create something more artisanal.
75th Wedding Anniversary Jewellery: Diamond
Many of my pieces of jewellery use diamonds as an accent, but I also design purely diamond pieces of jewellery too. Maybe you have some family diamonds already that we can remodel into a new piece. or we can find the perfect white or coloured diamond to suit this big milestone!
Check out my collection it’s available to buy today, or arrange a consultation to design a bespoke jewellery commission with me. I can help you to navigate the 4Cs of diamond buying as you celebrate your 75th anniversary.
80th Wedding Anniversary Gift: Ruby
Sapphires come in almost every colour, except red that is … because they are called rubies! Yes, red sapphires are so rare, they get their own name.
Now this lovely 3.59ct ruby on the right is rather special - it is independently certified by GRS as ‘No Heat Pigeon's Blood’ (the best colour classification for rubies, and even rarer that it has had no heating treatment). It boasts top clarity and good cutting.
3+ carat Rubies are extremely rare in pigeon's blood colour and free of any treatments or enhancements. This is a classic investor piece. Actually a real bargain at ~$110,000.00. It was mined on the 15th September, so if that’s your anniversary - get in line!
But seriously, rubies are a lot more affordable around the 1 carat mark, and they look so stunning in jewellery, so arrange a consultation to design a bespoke jewellery commission with me. I can help you to find an incredible ruby at your price-point to celebrate your 80th anniversary!
Although if you do want to bring this amazing ruby into your life (happy wife, happy life, very happy Jade), let me know!