Anniversary Milestones - Recommended Jewelry gifts at different anniversary intervals

ANNIVERSARIES are special days in our lives, marking a lifelong commitment that simply keeps extending with each year that passes.

And traditionally gifts are given which increase in value as the number of the anniversary rises, to mark that commitment.

Traditionally, the first anniversary is marked with paper and ends with a diamond for the 60th anniversary, but today the traditional list of anniversary materials has been updated, and jewelry is always an ideal gift to give to a loved one as it can be custom made to reflect the importance of the anniversary being celebrated.

Naturally, certain anniversaries also take on greater significance as we mark milestones in our lives together, and here are some ideas for those all-important milestones.

And the first milestone anniversary is naturally the first as couples celebrate a year together. While paper may be the traditional gift, today gold is often considered an ideal gift for your loved one to mark a year-round the sun together. With gold available in multiple types such as white and rose as well as traditional yellow, there is gold for every complexion.

Sapphires are today thought to be ideal for the fifth anniversary and symbolize purity, honesty, and loyalty. Their rich blue hues work well in silver, platinum, or white gold settings and are beautiful in a ring or around the neck in a pendant.

For our 10th anniversary, the diamond is a great milestone gem. Once the preserve of six decades together, today diamonds are more affordable with many smaller diamonds available as well as manufactured diamonds. The classic gemstone works well in any metal setting, whether clustered with several smaller pieces or one larger solitaire, a diamond ring for this anniversary complements the original wedding band perfectly.

Rubies traditionally mark the 40th anniversary but are a lovely gesture for the 15th-anniversary milestone as well, as the red represents passion, desire, and – of course – love. Used as a centerpiece surrounded by small diamonds and a custom piece of ruby jewelry is a perfect gift.

For two decades together, think about an emerald for the 20th milestone anniversary. Representing eternal love, growth, and renewal, emeralds are instant classics and can come in a range of shades of green, ideal for earrings.

The quarter-century is traditionally silver and still is today, though many upgrades the metal to white gold or platinum for the silver color recognizing the length of togetherness requires something a bit special.

Pearls are just right for a 30th-anniversary gift, classic and chic and a symbol of wisdom and purity. Pearls come in a wide range of colors and shades, giving you a much wider selection of jewelry options to choose from, and perfect for customization. As they string together in a way gemstones cannot, it means necklaces and bracelets are ideal gifts.

For 40 years, we return to the ruby, which can be cut in many different ways to create a unique piece to be treasured for years to come.

And the last two milestone anniversaries are the classic 50 years for the golden anniversary, and a diamond anniversary remains the choice for 60 years together.

If you have a milestone anniversary on the horizon and want something special to mark the event, why not consider having a custom piece created for your loved one with the appropriate milestone gem? Ohio Gem Lab has decades of experience in crafting the perfect unique piece to your specific needs – visit www.ohiogemlab.com.