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The traditional articles for wedding
anniversaries, which include several stones, go back many years in social
usage. As the various items were assigned, it was considered proper to present the married couple with gifts
made of these or related products.
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List of Traditional Anniversary Gifts, with a few variations,
is shown below.
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| 1 |
Paper |
16
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Topaz
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| 2 |
Calico |
17
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Amethyst
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| 3 |
Linen |
18
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Garnet
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| 4 |
Silk |
19
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Hyacinth ( Sapphire?) |
| 5 |
Wood |
20
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China
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| 6 |
Iron |
25
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Silver
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| 7 |
Flowers, Wool, Copper |
30
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Pearl
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| 8 |
Leather, Bronze |
35
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Coral,
Jade
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| 9 |
Straw, Pottery, China |
40
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Ruby
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| 10 |
Tin |
45
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Alexandrite,
Sapphire
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| 11 |
Steel |
50
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Gold
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| 12 |
Agate, Silk |
55
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Emerald
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| 13 |
Moonstone, Lace |
60
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Diamond
(Yellow)
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| 14 |
Moss
Agate, Ivory |
65
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Star Sapphire
(Grey)
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| 15 |
Rock
Crystal, Glass |
75
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Diamond
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