Anniversary Guide
Ever notice that no matter how many years you've been together, whether it's one or twenty-one, your wife NEVER forgets your anniversary date? You, on the other hand, begin to think of May 21st as simply another day at the office. This is a mistake - in the large to enormous category. Take heed - every year has a meaning, and each meaning a perfect piece of fine jewelry to signify it.
Check out the following Surviving Being a Husband Guide, matching gemstones to the number of years of marriage signified. You know, you might just print this page out and stick in the glove compartment for future reference. You could also take a look at our Gifts for Wife section. We got your back, man.
Traditional Wedding Anniversary Stones
| Year | Stone |
| 1st | Peridot |
| 2nd | Red Garnet |
| 3rd | Jade, Pearl |
| 4th | Blue Zircon, Topaz, Amethyst |
| 5th | Pink Tourmaline, Sapphire |
| 6th | Turquoise, Amethyst |
| 7th | Yellow Sapphire |
| 8th | Tanzanite, Tourmaline |
| 9th | Amethyst, Lapis, Tiger's Eye |
| 10th | Blue Sapphire |
| 11th | Citrine, Turquoise |
| 12th | Opal, Jade |
| 13th | Moonstone, Citrine |
| 14th | Agate, Opal |
| 15th | Rhodolite Garnet, Ruby |
| 16th | Red Spinel, Peridot, Aquamarine |
| 17th | Carnelian |
| 18th | Aquamarine, Opal |
| 19th | Garnet, Topaz, Aquamarine |
| 20th | Yellow Diamond, Emerald |
| 25th | Tsavorite Garnet |
| 30th | Pearl |
| 35th | Emerald, Coral |
| 40th | Ruby |
| 45th | Cat's Eye, Alexandrite, Sapphire |
| 50th | Imperial Topaz |
| 55th | Alexandrite, Emerald |
| 60th | Star Ruby |
| 65th | Blue Spinel |
| 70th | Smoky Quartz |
| 75th | Diamond |
