Flowers have always been the traditional, much-loved gift for husbands to give to wives on their anniversaries.
It is important to note that two lists of anniversary gifts are available. The traditional one was probably created during the Victorian Age when symbolic gifts were all the rage. The second, more contemporary list was created by an association of jewelers in 1937. Although the lists co-exist, more people are familiar with and tend to prefer the traditional one listed here. |
| Anniversary |
Gift |
| 1st |
Paper |
| 2nd |
Cotton |
| 3rd |
Leather |
| 4th |
Fruit or
Flowers |
| 5th |
Wood |
| 6th |
Iron or
Candy |
| 7th |
Copper or Wool |
| 8th |
Bronze |
| 9th |
Pottery or Willow |
| 10th |
Tin or Aluminum |
| 11th |
Steel |
| 12th |
Linen or
Silk |
| 13th |
Lace |
| 14th |
Ivory |
| 15th |
Crystal |
| 20th |
China |
| 25th |
Silver |
| 30th |
Pearls |
| 35th |
Coral or Jade |
| 40th |
Ruby |
| 45th |
Sapphire |
| 50th |
Gold |
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