Wedding Anniversary Gifts – Traditional and Modern
There are so many lovely Anniversary gifts available to celebrate that special day.
Each wedding anniversary is a milestone associated with a specific anniversary gift that is traditionally given to celebrate the day. Over time, more modern equivalents have replaced the traditional anniversary gifts
And as anniversary gifts are given to celebrate a milestone, it is important that you find exactly the right gift.
So whether you are looking for a traditional or modern gift, always consider the personality, likes and dislikes of the person who will receive your present There is no point in giving a pearl necklace to a women on her 30th wedding anniversary if she doesn’t like pearls.
The following is a list of traditional anniversary gifts for each of the major wedding anniversary milestones. We have also included the modern equivalent for each anniversary.
This list is sure to help you with some great anniversary gift ideas. Simply click on the links below to browse anniversary gifts for the year of your wedding anniversary.
| Year | Traditional | Modern |
| 1 | Paper |
Clock |
| 2 | Cotton |
China |
| 3 | Leather |
Glass |
| 4 | Fruit |
Flowers |
| 5 | Wood |
Silverware |
| 6 | Iron |
Sweets |
| 7 | Wool |
Copper |
| 8 | Bronze |
Pottery |
| 9 | Pottery |
Willow |
| 10 | Tin |
Aluminum |
| 11 | Steel |
Steel |
| 12 | Silk |
Linen |
| 13 | Lace |
Lace |
| 14 | Ivory |
Agate |
| 15 | Crystal |
Watches |
| 16 | Silver Hollowware |
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| 17 | Furniture |
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| 18 | Porcelain |
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| 19 | Bronze |
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| 20 | China |
Platinum |
| 21 | Brass |
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| 22 | Copper |
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| 23 | Silver Plate |
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| 24 | Musical Instruments |
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| 25 | Silver |
Sterling Silver |
| 26 | Original Pictures |
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| 27 | Porcelain |
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| 28 | Orchids |
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| 29 | Furniture |
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| 30 | Pearl |
Pearl |
| 31 | Time Pieces |
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| 32 | ||
| 33 | Amethyst |
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| 34 | Opal |
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| 35 | Coral |
Jade |
| 36 | Bone China |
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| 37 | Alabaster |
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| 38 | Tourmaline |
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| 39 | ||
| 40 | Ruby |
Garnet |
| 45 | Sapphire |
Sapphire |
| 50 | Gold |
Gold |
| 55 | Emerald |
Emerald |
| 60 | Diamond |
Diamond |





