My, how time flies. Maybe it feels like you just got married and now you're getting ready to celebrate your first wedding anniversary.
That's how Jewelers Mutual Group's marketing specialist, Ben, felt. Being married is great, but has also proved to be a big adjustment for him. House hunting, joint checking, the in-laws, authority over the TV remote control. Where does it end?
Needless to say, Ben admitted to his fair share of blunders, or what he preferred to call “learning experiences” as a rookie husband. Ben knows that if there’s one thing a husband MUST NOT mess up is remembering the wedding anniversary.
What gift is appropriate for such a special occasion? What object could possibly represent the significance of such a special event and serve as a timeless reminder of the vows they made that day?
What better gift than jewelry - specifically jewelry featuring anniversary gemstones!
Gemstone jewelry has been given as an anniversary gift dating back to medieval times. In 1922, Emily Post, a bestselling author of several books on etiquette, published a complete list of suggested wedding anniversary gems. Over the years, the list of anniversary gems has grown and is now endorsed by several major gemology associations.
Take a look below at the complete list of anniversary gemstones recognized by leading jewelry associations.
Anniversary Gemstones
| 1st – Gold 2nd – Garnet 3rd – Pearl 4th – Blue Topaz 5th – Sapphire 6th – Amethyst 7th – Onyx 8th – Tourmaline 9th – Lapis Lazuli 10th – Diamond 11th – Turquoise 12th – Jade 13th – Citrine 14th – Opal 15th – Ruby 16th – Peridot 17th – Watches | 18th – Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl 19th – Aquamarine 20th – Emerald 21st – Iolite 22nd – Spinel 23rd – Topaz 24th – Tanzanite 25th – Silver Jubilee 30th – Pearl Jubilee 35th – Emerald 40th – Ruby 45th – Sapphire 50th – Golden Jubilee 55th – Alexandrite 60th – Diamond Jubilee 80th – Ruby Jubilee |
For more information about gemstones, as well as proper care and cleaning of your gemstone jewelry, visit Gem Institute of America, American Gem Trade Association, Jewelers of America, Canadian Jewellers Association, and American Gem Society.
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Editor's Note: This post was originally published in 2011 and has been updated.