This list was issued by a Gemstone association and complements the Birthstone list which associates a precious or semi-precious gemstone against the month when you were born. This list associates a precious metal or gemstone with a wedding anniversaries for every year up to the 25th wedding anniversary and then every 5th year up to the 75th Wedding Anniversary.
The list converges with the traditional and modern lists on major anniversaries such as 25th (Silver) and 50th (Gold)
| Wedding Anniversary | Gemstone associated | Gemstone Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Anniversary | Fresh Water Pearl | Freshwater pearls are seldom perfectly round or even nearly round. In rare circumstances perfectly round freshwater pearls are produced, and even more rare are the true gems that have been designated as freshadama by the gem trade. Available in a number of color, the pastel color are the most sort after. | |
| 2nd Anniversary | Rose Quartz or Garnet | Rose Quartz: Known as the love stone Aids peacefulness and calm in relationships. Said to ease stress and tension and promotes restful sleep. | |
| 3rd Anniversary | Crystal | Crystal (Quartz) In ancient times it was thought to be Ice turned to store. Is used as a tool for therapy and acts as an excellent channeller for healing giving it many uses. Claimed it is good for brain and soul by dispelling negativity. | |
| 4th Anniversary | Amethyst or Topaz | Amethyst A very powerful aid to creative thinking, spiritual awareness and healing. Amethyst is said to soothe and clam the mind, raise the spirit and protect against negative vibrations. It is the birthstone for the zodiac sign of Aquarius. | |
| 5th Anniversary | Turquoise | This stone stands for success in Love and is said to keep it’s color only when in sympathy with its wearer. Should the wearer change their affection the stone fades from blue to a greenish tint. |
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| 6th Anniversary | Garnet or Amethyst | Garnet
An exquisite stone said to be therapeutic in times of trauma. Should be worn close to the skin to get its full effect.
Amethyst A very powerful aid to creative thinking, spiritual awareness and healing. Amethyst is said to soothe and clam the mind, raise the spirit and protect against negative vibrations. It is the birthstone for the zodiac sign of Aquarius. | |
| 7th Anniversary | Lapis Lazuli or Onyx | Lapis Lazuli
Considered to be the “tone of friendship” It is said to protect one from physical danger and encourage honesty and dignity.
Onyx: This was believed to be a witch’s stone, and brought bad luck to the wearer, but if worn with a moonstone, it can have no ill effect. | |
| 8th Anniversary | Aventurine or Multi-colored Tourmaline | Aventurine Helps to reinforce decisiveness and amplify leadership qualities. Good for calming anxiety and fears. | |
| 9th Anniversary | Tiger Eye or Lapis Lazuli | Tiger Eye
The confidence stone inspires brave but sensible behavior. Claimed by some to aid the digestive system.
Lapis Lazuli Considered to be the “tone of friendship” It is said to protect one from physical danger and encourage honesty and dignity. | |
| 10th Anniversary | Black Onyx | This Stone is believed to be one of the most powerful protection stones. Its way of doing this is to absorb and transform negative energy. Because of this quality people find it helpful in relieving stress and providing emotional stability. | Top of Page |
| 11th Anniversary | Turquoise or Hematite | Turquoise: This stone stands for success in
Love and is said to keep it’s color only when in sympathy with
its wearer. Should the wearer change their affection the stone
fades from blue to a greenish tint. Hematite. Hematite is a type of Iron Ore. It is said to enhance personal magnetism, will and courage. Some people also believe it is beneficial for blood flow, stress and the nerves. | |
| 12th Anniversary | Agate, Jade or Colored Gems | Agate: Treasured as a good overall healing stone thought to balance and calm the mind as well as emotions. Some people also believe it helps ease painful conditions such as bruises, strains and sprains. Also the birthstone for the Zodiac sign of Aquarius. Jade: This is the stone for luck. It has long been cherished in China as it ensured long life. It is also claimed to help digestive trouble, don’t eat it though. | |
| 13th Anniversary | Malachite, Citrine or Moonstone | Moonstone:
A beautiful iridescent form of Feldspar. Some claim it promotes long life, happiness and loyalty to the wearer. Also the birthstone for the zodiac sign of Cancer.
Citrine: Diminishes self-destructive tendencies by raising self-esteem. Good for overall emotional well-being. | |
| 14th Anniversary | Moss Agate | This stone has traditionally been considered to have a special relationship with nature due to its pattern resembling moss. Traditionally, it’s been considered a good stone for people involved in botany or agriculture, and it is also claimed that it can be used to establish a connection with nature spirits | |
| 15th Anniversary | Crystal | Rock Crystal (Quartz) In ancient times it was thought to be Ice turned to store. Is used as a tool for therapy and acts as an excellent channeller for healing giving it many uses. Claimed it is good for brain and soul by dispelling negativity. | Top of Page |
| 16th Anniversary | Aquamarine or Peridot | Aquamarine:
Giving warm-hearted energy, this soothing stone is said to pacify nerves and banish phobias whilst ensuring calm and
tranquility. Peridot: This gemstone is also know as Chrysolite, it is claimed that wearing this stone drives away sad thoughts. | |
| 17th Anniversary | Citrine or Amethyst | Citrine:
Diminishes self-destructive tendencies by raising self-esteem. Good for overall emotional well-being.
Amethyst: A very powerful aid to creative thinking, spiritual awareness and healing. Amethyst is said to soothe and clam the mind, raise the spirit and protect against negative vibrations. It is the birthstone for the zodiac sign of Aquarius. | |
| 18th Anniversary | Opal | In Turkey it was believed that Opal came direct from heaven in a flash of lightning. It is said to lose its lustre when worn by one who is unfaithful to the giver. Often considered unlucky unless set in silver which is also, along with Opal, a moon stone. | |
| 19th Anniversary | Topaz or Aquamarine | Aquamarine Giving warm-hearted energy, this soothing stone is said to pacify nerves and banish phobias whilst ensuring calm and tranquility. | |
| 20th Anniversary | Emerald | This gemstone was once a favorite gift between lovers, as it was believed to lose its color should either the giver or receiver become unfaithful. It is claimed to help with those who have weak sight and it used to be believed that if a serpent looked at an emerald it would become blind. | Top of Page |
| 21st Anniversary | Iolite | It is claimed to be a good stone for helping find you direction in life as it helps the thought processes. The Shaman’s would use this stone to ensure accuracy with visions and in healing ceremonies to influence the spirits. Iolite also helps you to release the discord from your life. | |
| 22nd Anniversary | Spinel (all Colours) | Spinel comes in a variety of colors and indeed was mistaken for many years as Ruby, indeed the most famous is the one embedded in the English Crown. | |
| 23rd Anniversary | Imperial Topaz | Topaz is the money stone bringing luck in all business enterprises. The term “imperial topaz” is used by reputable jewelers to refer to topaz that is reddish orange in color and generally of good quality. Topaz is the birthstone for the Zodiac sign of Sagittarius. | |
| 24th Anniversary | Tanzanite | Found only in Tanzania (hence the name) in 1967, it has since become a well known and widely distributed gemstone. In 2002 the American Gem Trade Association added this stone to their official list of stones for December. | |
| 25th Anniversary | Sterling Silver | You may notice this is not a gemstone, true but it does match the material traditionally associated with the “Silver Anniversary” Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, most usually copper. | Top of Page |
| 30th Anniversary | Pearls | Hanadama Akoya, No I’m not swearing, this is the term you’ll see when describing the best quality Pearls available. Hanadama is a Japanese word meaning spherical flower. This is the name given to the highest quality percentage of production by the founder of the cultured Akoya pearling industry, Kokichi Mikimoto. The Hanadama grade is still used to this day to designate the absolute best of each saltwater pearl harvest by the world’s best-known pearl companies. Further details are available from here: The Pearl Guide web Site | |
| 35th Anniversary | Coral | Oh dear, I struggled with this one, it is on the list however nowadays with the gradual depletion of the world’s resources by man this is one that has suffered heavily. It used to be a gemstone for children as it was believed to preserve kids from dangers of all kinds. | |
| 40th Anniversary | Ruby | This gemstone is one of the best known, it also comes with a wealth of claims including making all obstacles in the path of happiness to melt away, it repairs broken friendships and can help improve memory! | |
| 45th Anniversary | Alexandrite | This gemstone is named after the Russian tsar Alexander II, the very first crystals were discovered in April 1834 in the Tokovaya River in the Urals. The discovery was made on the day the future tsar came of age. The most amazing feature of this stone is its ability to change its color. Green or bluish-green in daylight, it turns a soft shade of red, purplish-red or raspberry red in incandescent light. Extremely rare, you’ll have to look to the antique market to find a good example of this gemstone. Synthetic Alexandrite, and hence not technically a gemstone, is often used in Lasers. If you buy Alexandrite check its not fake, this site is a good resource to get you started: Alexandrite Synthetics and Imitations | |
| 55th Anniversary | Emerald | This gemstone was once a favorite gift between lovers, as it was believed to lose its color should either the giver or receiver become unfaithful. It is claimed to help with those who have weak sight and it used to be believed that if a serpent looked at an emerald it would become blind. | |
| 60th Anniversary | Diamond | A favorite stone for a engagement or eternity ring most likely as it stand for “virtue” however its first meaning was “courage” which came from the Greek word “adamas” which translate to ‘invincible’ | Top of Page |
| 65th Anniversary | Star Sapphire | This gemstone has long been believed to stand for devotion which as it puts in an appearance for the 65th wedding anniversary is rather apt. | |
| 75th Anniversary | Diamond | A favorite stone for a engagement or eternity ring most likely as it stand for “virtue” however its first meaning was “courage” which came from the Greek word “adamas” which translate to ‘invincible’ |
