Wedding Anniversary Stones (Year-wise) & Their Significance

When you tie the knot with your life partner, you take a vow to be with each other forever. It might be an ordinary day for others, but for you, every year of your marriage is a milestone because you have promised to be together and build the empire of your dreams. After all, you just want to make it extraordinary for both of you. Gemstones are the perfect gift for wedding anniversaries because they are forever like your love. So, in this article we will give you brief information about all the anniversary stones and their significance.

Each wedding anniversary year has been privileged with a specific gemstone with its own individuality. Whether it is your 1^st, 5^th, or 50^th anniversary, gemstones make it more special with an extra spark of love and devotion to each other. 

For one thing, it becomes confusing at times to find a perfect gemstone on wedding anniversaries or a jewelry featuring your anniversary stone. But you don’t need to worry any longer! We have done all the hard work to make it easy for you to find the perfect wedding anniversary stone and jewelry.

Wedding Anniversary Year and Associated Stone

1-Year to 5-Year Anniversary

Anniversary Year	Designated Gemstone	Significance of Gemstone
1st Anniversary stone	Peridot	Peridot is associated with romance. The exquisite green light of peridot will highlight the endless love of you for each other. Let peridot be the witness of the emotional bond between you and your partner.
2nd Anniversary stone	Garnet	Step ahead with the promise of living together always. Hessonite Garnet is the perfect gift to add a layer of love and passion to your bond. Garnet symbolizes purity and empathy, just like your love.
3rd Anniversary stone	Pearl	Your three years of togetherness signify both the fragility and strong bond between you in this early stage. Pearl is the gemstone that symbolizes good luck and wisdom. Pearl will witness the growing understanding between you two as  your comradeship flourishes with time.
4th Anniversary stone	Blue Topaz	You have pledged to be with each other, and it’s been four years of you being together. Blue Topaz is the perfect gift for your fourth anniversary. This stone signifies pure love and makes you feel more reverential in the relationship.
5th Anniversary stone	Blue Sapphire	Blue Sapphires are long-lasting and so is your love and bond with each other. Gift this gem to make your 5th anniversary remarkable with the promise to be with each other till your last breath.

6-Year to 10-Year Anniversary

Anniversary Year	Designated Gemstone	Significance of Gemstone
6th Anniversary stone	Amethyst	6 years of companionship and love is growing stronger day by day. Amethyst gemstone jewelry is the perfect gift for your life partner. It protects you against negative energies and frisson.
7th Anniversary stone	Onyx	7 years of partnership and still a long way to go. Make onyx a part of your beautiful journey. Onyx is believed to combat negative energies and add more layers of trust and confidence in your love.
8th Anniversary stone	Tourmaline	Reinforce the trust in your love with the tourmaline in the 8th  year of your companionship. Pink Tourmaline is the stone of understanding and compassion. Tourmaline comes in varieties of colors and is suitable according to your preference.
9th Anniversary stone	Lapis Lazuli	As you go further towards your journey of living life together, the depth of your friendship and loyalty grows stronger. Gift Lapis Lazuli to your partner on your 9th anniversary of inseparableness to show your deep and never-ending love to her.
10th Anniversary stone	Diamond	A decade has gone by in just a snap of a finger. Let the diamond be a part of the celebration of your 10th anniversary. Gift her a marvelous diamond ring with a promise to be with her through all ups and downs. Diamond will strengthen your bond and make your connection invincible.

11-Year to 15-Year Anniversary

Anniversary Year	Designated Gemstone	Significance of Gemstone
11th Anniversary stone	Turquoise	Turquoise represents the calmness and energy in love. Proliferate the love and joy of your eternal bond with turquoise jewelry. Gift this magical stone to your love and celebrate your 11th anniversary with the magic of bluish-green turquoise.
12th Anniversary stone	Jade	Jade symbolizes longevity and renewal. The 12th year of the anniversary is so special for you, and you both should appreciate yourself for how far you have come and still a long voyage to go. Make your anniversary special with jade jewelry and a romantic dinner.
13th Anniversary stone	Citrine	You both have spent a long time and know every bit about each other. On your 13th milestone of anniversary and togetherness, let this charm continue with the majestic Citrine gemstone. The beautiful citrine gemstone comes at a pocket-friendly price and can easily unify with any metal.
14th Anniversary	Opal	Worship, care, and passion between you and your other half should remain; celebrate your 14th year of togetherness with each other and strengthen your connection with the seductive stone opal.
15th Anniversary stone	Ruby	The 15th anniversary is always special, it reminds you of the moments and time you both have shared. Grow your essence of love and passion with the precious ruby. Ruby is associated with romantic love, and the deep red color evokes an emotional connection with each other.

16-Year to 20-Year Anniversary

Anniversary Year	Designated Gemstone	Significance of Gemstone
16th Anniversary stone	Peridot	Various shades of peridot will represent diverse shades of love you have for your partner. Gift peridot to your partner on the 16th anniversary to make your day more special.
17th Anniversary stone	Carnelian	Carnelian gemstone is linked with passion and love. Gift carnelian gemstones jewelry to your partner to evoke the passionate love between you two on your 17th year of love.
18th Anniversary stone	Cat’s Eye	Appreciate yourself for being together for a very long time and sharing everything. Celebrate your special day of the 18th anniversary with the warmth of love and celestial energy of this gemstone.
19th Anniversary stone	Aquamarine	You have achieved the 19th year milestone together. Your loyalty and honesty in love have increased gradually over the years. Aquamarine gemstone symbolizes love, longevity, and devotion. This stone would be a perfect gift for the 19th wedding anniversary. Gift aquamarine jewelry to your wife and cherish the moment of being together.
20th Anniversary stone	Emerald	20 years ago, a journey to forever started. Brick by brick, you have built trust, loyalty, and devotion in your relationship. Now, it’s time to gift something precious and unique to your love. Emerald gemstone jewelry would be a perfect gift because of its charm since antiquity. This stone is also as durable as your love.

21-Year to 25-Year Anniversary

Anniversary Year	Designated Gemstone	Significance of Gemstone
21st Anniversary stone	Iolite	Iolite is the symbol of transparency, and it is one of the rare gemstones to find. This gemstone is a perfect gift for the 21st wedding anniversary.
22nd Anniversary stone	Spinel	The time between the 20th and 25th anniversary is precious, and you want to fill this time with excitement and cherish the moments with each other. Spinel is one of the apt gemstones for the 22nd anniversary.
23rd Anniversary stone	Imperial Topaz	The yellow to gold shades of magnificent imperial topaz will make your 23rd year of being great together remarkable. Show your love to your partner through a decent piece of imperial topaz jewelry.
24th Anniversary stone	Tanzanite	It’s your 24th anniversary, and you have another reason to celebrate love with each other. The blue tanzanite is associated with harmony and peace. Tanzanite gemstone jewelry is a perfect and refreshing gift for your partner on your wedding anniversary.
25th Anniversary stone	Tsavorite/Silver	You both knew that you had something special! These 25 great years of togetherness have been a roller coaster ride. You have been through ups and downs supporting each other to be strong. Now is the time to celebrate your triumphant 25th anniversary. It’s also your silver jubilee. Tsavorite gemstone & silver jewelry are magnificent gifts for your companion.

30-Year to 50-Year Anniversary

Anniversary Year	Designated Gemstone	Significance of Gemstone
30th Anniversary stone	Pearl	Every year of your togetherness adds a layer of trust and care to your relationship. The unique luster of pearls will brighten the spark of love in your 30th year of companionship.
35th Anniversary stone	Emerald	Appreciate yourself for far you both have come and shared everything to make the journey beautiful. Emeralds make a perfect gift for the 35 years of being together.
40th Anniversary stone	Ruby	Ruby signifies passionate love and fidelity. Beautify your relationship, and add charm to your bond with stunning deep red ruby jewelry. Your 40 years of togetherness should be celebrated with the marvelous ruby. Gift a decent piece of ruby jewelry to your wife to express your never-ending love and devotion to her.
45th Anniversary stone	Sapphire	The sparkling sapphire is the symbol of devotion in love. Ignite your love with the sparkling sapphire jewelry and complement your love for being with you always.
50th Anniversary stone	Gold	Whoa! It’s a half-century. You have made it together. Your 50 years of being together are precious and priceless. Give more vibrance and radiance to your love with the shine and sparkle of gold. You can also choose rubies, sapphires, and emeralds to embed on gold jewelry.

55-Year to 80-Year Anniversary

Anniversary Year	Designated Gemstone	Significance of Gemstone
55th Anniversary stone	Alexandrite	Alexandrite is as royal as your relationship with each other. You didn’t even realize when these 55 years passed so easily with your one and only. It’s your 55th  anniversary; buy alexandrite gemstone jewelry for your beloved partner to encourage romance between you.
60th Anniversary stone	Diamond	At any age, diamonds are always close to the heart of women. Stunning diamond ring will please the heart of your love. Let this 60th anniversary of your marriage and togetherness be the diamond anniversary. The brilliancy of the diamond will brighten up your relationship and strengthen your undying bond of love.
70th Anniversary stone	Platinum	70 years of being together is truly an achievement. You have seen every phase of life and handled everything together – Good or Bad. This anniversary should be celebrated with the white metal – Platinum.
75th Anniversary stone	Sapphire	Sapphire jewelry is one of the most durable and timeless jewelry. Make your 75th triumphant year of companionship cherished; buy miraculous sapphire jewelry to add more glow to your relationship.
80th Anniversary stone	Ruby	The beautiful red gemstone will intensify the love and make it last forever. Buy ruby pendent for your life partner to show respect and immense love to be by your side throughout your life. Let the 80 years of your love, fight, and care be forever with the timeless ruby.

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