At Munchel’s Fine Jewelry, we love helping couples find one-of-a-kind jewelry to honor milestones in their lives. One of the most exciting things to be a part of as a local jewelry store is creating new and exciting memories for others, especially as it relates to anniversaries. What we have come to find over the years, is couples enjoy symbolizing their anniversaries with gemstones – reflections of love that continues to grow stronger with each passing year. 

With our knowledge and experience, Munchel’s Fine Jewelry is sharing a guide to gemstones often associated with key anniversaries to help you decide which is right for you. Keep reading for anniversary gemstones spanning from one to 50 years. 

First Anniversary: Gold or Peridot

The first year of marriage is always full of so much excitement, growth, and discovery. It can also be challenging as two people begin to figure out how to bring their lives fully together. While traditionally, gold is given for this milestone, modern interpretations often include peridot, a yellowish-green or olive-green gemstone that symbolizes renewal, growth, and optimism. 

Gift ideas we recommend

• For her: A delicate gold chain with a peridot pendant, gold hoop earrings, or a minimalist gold bracelet that’s easy to wear daily.
• For him: A gold tie bar, peridot-accent cufflinks, or a gold chain bracelet. Even a subtle gold wedding band upgrade is a meaningful gesture for year one.

Fifth Anniversary: Sapphire

At five years, you’ve settled in and are building your lives together. Your relationship has likely gained strength and stability and you are continuing to gain deeper understanding of one another as each day passes. We believe the sapphire, which has been associated with truth and loyalty, beautifully symbolizes this stage of marriage. 

Gift ideas we recommend

• For her: A sapphire ring, pendant, or pair of earrings. Choose the traditional royal blue or a colored sapphire (pink, green, or yellow) for a twist on tradition.

• For him: Sapphire cufflinks, a sapphire-inlaid ring, or a custom bracelet featuring a single sapphire accent for a refined touch. 

10th Anniversary: Diamond

At a decade, you’ve likely navigated a number of life events together. To maintain a resilient bond, the relationship relies heavily on deep friendship, mutual respect, and effective communication. Since diamonds are so rare and classic, and they represent this kind of durability and love, they make a great 10-year anniversary gemstone. 

Gift ideas we recommend

• For her: A diamond anniversary band, tennis bracelet, or solitaire pendant. You could also take a favorite photo and have it placed in a diamond frame. 
• For him: A diamond-accented watch, diamond cufflinks, or a custom ring featuring a single diamond set in gold or platinum. 

15th Anniversary: Ruby

After 15 years, it’s clear your commitment to one another is deep. The gemstone for this anniversary is a ruby, which is a great choice in representing the devotion and strength it took to get to this point. 

Gift ideas we recommend

• For her: Ruby stud earrings, a ruby and diamond halo ring, or a pendant that adds a bold pop of color to her jewelry collection. 
• For him: A ruby signet ring, a personalized ruby luxury pen, or a leather bracelet with a vertical sterling silver bar and ruby.
  

20th Anniversary: Emerald

Two decades down – forever to go! Twenty years is a beautiful achievement and the emerald, known for its striking rich green color and valued for its profound symbolic meanings, is the perfect choice for this anniversary. 

Gift ideas we recommend

• For her: An emerald pendant, a three-stone ring with emeralds and diamonds, or elegant drop earrings.
• For him: An emerald-accent bracelet, tie bar, or cufflinks. For something extra special, we recommend a custom ring featuring an emerald center stone.
  

25th Anniversary: Silver Jubilee

The Silver Jubilee marks 25 years of shared life together. Silver symbolizes purity and clarity, and it’s a perfect base metal to highlight gemstones or engravings that celebrate your marriage.

Gift ideas we recommend

• For her: A sterling silver necklace with gemstone accents (such as sapphire or emerald), a bangle bracelet, or engraved locket.

• For him: A sterling silver watch, cufflinks with engraved initials, or a silver chain men’s bracelet. 

30th Anniversary: Pearl

Like pearls, which form through lots of patience and effort, by 30 years, your relationship has developed into something incredible. Pearls are one of the most sought-after gifts when it comes to celebrating something meaningful. 

Gift ideas we recommend

• For her: A classic strand of pearls, drop earrings, or a single pearl pendant. You could also consider pairing pearls with diamonds for something extra unique. 
• For him: Mother-of-pearl cufflinks, a pearl tie bar, or a watch with a mother-of-pearl face. 

35th Anniversary: Emerald or Jade

Emeralds can be used to celebrate the 20th anniversary, or the 35th! If you’re stocked up on this gem and looking for another alternative, Jade is an excellent choice. Jade symbolizes serenity and success, which are two things that must be present in a marriage of 35 years. 

Gift ideas we recommend

• For her: A bold emerald cocktail ring, jade pendant, or earrings with emerald and diamond accents. 
• For him: A jade or emerald-inlaid bracelet, yellow gold and emerald men’s ring, or a sterling silver tag necklace with nephrite jade.  
  

40th Anniversary: Ruby

Not only does the ruby represent 15 years, it’s also the gemstone for 40 years. After four decades, this fiery stone represents a love that continues to burn bright. 

Gift ideas we recommend

• For her: A ruby and diamond anniversary band, a heart-shaped ruby pendant, or a custom piece that reflects her personality. 
• For him: Black 10K gold band with ruby, sterling silver with ruby vintage bracelet, or a pair or ruby-accent cufflinks. 

45th Anniversary: Sapphire

We are back to the sapphire once again, but this time for 45 years! This milestone reflects a marriage that has truly stood the test of time – one that’s endured many challenges but remained rooted in love and partnership. Sapphire is the perfect gemstone for this anniversary because it symbolizes loyalty and lasting love.   

Gift ideas we recommend

• For her: A sapphire tennis bracelet, a halo-style sapphire ring, or sapphire drop earrings that shimmer. 
• For him: A high-end timepiece with sapphire crystal glass or a sapphire tungsten carbide ring. 

50th Anniversary: Gold Jubilee

This monumental achievement is something to be celebrated! This golden anniversary doesn’t come lightly and is arrived at after years of making decisions to love, honor, and cherish one another. The timeless bond shared at this point pairs well with gold, a metal that honors the wealth of love, experiences, and countless memories shared over the years. 

Gift ideas we recommend

• For her: A yellow-gold bracelet, diamond-accent gold pendant, or a custom ring that incorporates earlier anniversary stones in a golden setting.
• For him: A classic gold watch, gold chain, or custom gold band inscribed with your wedding date or a special message. Reimagining an earlier piece in gold is also a heartfelt way to honor your marriage.
  
  

Choosing the perfect anniversary gemstone is about more than tradition, it’s about telling your story in a way that feels personal. 

Tips for choosing your anniversary gift:

• Reflect your partner’s personality. Choose colors, styles, and stones they like.
• Think about wearability. Everyday pieces tend to hold more sentimental value because they’re worn often.
• Consider custom engraving. Adding initials, dates, or short messages makes any piece distinctively yours.
• Care for your gemstones. Some stones (like emeralds and pearls) need gentler cleaning and handling.

If you’re looking for the perfect milestone anniversary gift, we’d love to help you find or design something that captures your love story. Visit Munchel’s in-store or reach out online at https://munchels.com/.