Anniversary rings, though not as popular as wedding or engagement rings, are still part of a tradition that spans centuries. These are, of course, used to celebrate marriage anniversaries or other special occasions.
Traditionally, you can’t gift a diamond till 60th wedding anniversary. However, whether you choose to follow that opinion or not is entirely up to you. There is no reason for you to not gift a diamond anniversary ring to your wife on the first wedding anniversary should you feel like it!
However for your reference, here is the complete list of traditional gemstone anniversary gifts:
ANNIVERSARY | GEMSTONE |
1st | Mother of Pearl/Nacre |
2nd | Garnet |
3rd | Moonstone |
4th | Blue Topaz |
5th | Rose Quartz |
6th | Amethyst |
7th | Onyx |
8th | Tourmaline |
9th | Lapis Lazuli |
10th | Crystal or Green Tourmaline |
11th | Turquoise |
12th | Jade |
13th | Citrine |
14th | Opal |
15th | Rhodolite |
20th | Emerald |
25th | Tsavorite |
30th | Pearl |
40th | Ruby |
50th | Gold |
60th | Diamonds |
65th | Sapphire |
Not all of these gemstones are readily available, and quite frankly you can replace each of them with diamonds should you choose to do so.
Choosing the right anniversary rings is not as tricky as it might seem. But you need to keep some important things in mind.
Metal
If you want the anniversary ring to match the wedding and engagement rings, you might want to go for a similar metal. You may also go for a metal that complements your rings to get the extra dimension of glamour. Yellow gold and white gold make a brilliant pairing.
Which Finger To Put It On
The conventional way is to put an anniversary ring on the same finger as the wedding and engagement rings. But you can wear it on absolutely any finger you want. A good idea is to wear it on the ring finger of your right hand.
Conclusion
The way and time you choose to get your significant other an anniversary ring is up to you. We hope this article will be helpful for you.
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