Wedding Anniversary Gems - Gemstones and Minerals
Here are the traditional gifts for each wedding anniversary including gems, alternative gems, and the traditional gifts.
| Year | Gemstone | Alternative | Traditional Gift |
| 1st Anniversary | Gold | Pyrite | Paper |
| 2nd Anniversary | Garnet | Rose Quartz | Fiber (Cotton) |
| 3rd Anniversary | Pearl | Moonstone | Leather |
| 4th Anniversary | Blue Topaz | Blue Zircon | Silk |
| 5th Anniversary | Rubellite Tourmaline | Rose Quartz | Silverware |
| 6th Anniversary | Amethyst | Garnet | Wood |
| 7th Anniversary | Yellow Sapphire | Heliodor | Copper |
| 8th Anniversary | Green Tourmaline | Tsavorite Garnet | Bronze |
| 9th Anniversary | Lapis Lazuli | Tanzanite | Copper |
| 10th Anniversary | Diamond | Clear Quartz | Tin |
| 11th Anniversary | Turquoise | Hematite | Steel |
| 12th Anniversary | Jade | Agate | Silk |
| 13th Anniversary | Citrine | Imperial Topaz | Lace |
| 14th Anniversary | Opal | Selenite | Jewelry |
| 15th Anniversary | Ruby | Rhodolite Garnet | Crystal |
| 16th Anniversary | Peridot | Green Garnet | Silver |
| 17th Anniversary | Carnelian | Citrine | Furniture |
| 18th Anniversary | Cat's Eye Stones | Tiger Eye | Porcelain |
| 19th Anniversary | Aquamarine | Blue Topaz | Bronze |
| 20th Anniversary | Emerald | Emerald | China/ Platinum |
| 25th Anniversary | Alexandrite | Silver | Silver |
| 30th Anniversary | Diamond | Pearls | Pearls |
| 35th Anniversary | Jade | Emerald | Coral |
| 40th Anniversary | Ruby | Rubellite | Ruby |
| 45th Anniversary | Sapphire | Iolite | Sapphire |
| 50th Anniversary | Gold | Imperial Topaz | Gold |
| 55th Anniversary | Emerald | Alexandrite | Emerald |
| 60th Anniversary | Diamond | Diamond | Diamond |
| After 60 years, | you get whatever | you want | !!!! |