1st Wedding Anniversary :Gold Jewelry
Timeless and everlasting, gold represents and commemorates the first year of marriage. Look towards the future together with the security and strength of gold. Engrave a bangle or add a charm to always remember that first year of marriage.
TOP 2nd Wedding Anniversary :Garnet
The gemstone’s resemblance to pomegranate seeds earned its name, from the Latin word for the crimson fruit, granatum. The Garnet’s deep red color signifies eternal friendship and trust as well as loyalty and faith.
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3rd Wedding Anniversary : Pearl
Historically used as an adornment for centuries, the Pearl has been recognized as the emblem of modesty, chastity and purity. Traditionally known to symbolize a happy marriage, it is also appropriately associated with the wedding month of June.
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4th Wedding Anniversary :Blue Topaz
A prelude to next year’s big anniversary stone, Blue Topaz is available in hues from cool sky blue to deep Swiss blue. This sparkling gemstone symbolizes strength and intelligence and is also believed to have calming and curative powers.
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5th Wedding Anniversary :Sapphire
According to folklore, the Sapphire will protect your loved ones from envy and harm. Medieval clergy wore Sapphires to symbolize heaven, while commoners thought the gem attracted heavenly blessings. As the second hardest gemstone, after Diamond, Sapphire also represents the indestructibility of love and fidelity.
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6th Wedding Anniversary :Amethyst
It is said that Amethysts have a sobering effect, keeping the wearer clear-headed and quick-witted. It has symbolized peace, protection and tranquility; and some say it can protect from treason and deceit. Amethysts have been coveted by royalty throughout the ages as symbols of wisdom, strength and confidence.
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7th Wedding Anniversary :Onyx
Legend has it that one day Cupid cut the divine fingernails of Venus with an arrowhead while she was sleeping. He left the clippings scattered around on the sand, and the fates (the three Goddesses, Clotho, Lachesis and Antropos, who control human destiny) turned them into Onyx so that no part of the heavenly body would ever perish.
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8th Wedding Anniversary :Tourmaline
Pink, orange, green, golden, or red, Tourmaline could be called the mood stone. It can take on any color of the rainbow and then some, thus making it a gemological puzzle. Versatile and multifaceted, tourmaline is popular as it is known to inspire creativity and hope.
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9th Wedding Anniversary :Lapis Lazuli
Latin for stone and Arabic for sky-blue, Lapis Lazuli literally translates to azure stone. Second to Onyx, Lapis Lazuli is a favorite among men. Its deep blue hue can easily be worn, and has a masculine deep shade. Most Lapis Lazuli come from Afghanistan, and because of the stone's popularity, there are many imitations or dyed stones out there; so be very careful as to the origin of the stone, and be sure to ask for a certificate of authenticity.
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10th Wedding Anniversary :Diamond Jewelry
Ahh, the diamond. Named after the Greek term for unconquerable, Diamonds represent unequalled strength and determination. Also representing eternity and undying love, it is understandable why the Diamond is universally identified as the gemstone for engagement rings as well as the accepted stone to mark the 10th year wedding anniversary. Remember, to celebrate this milestone year a one-carat Diamond is a must. If nothing else, an up-graded pair of wedding bands with diamonds to signify your ongoing commitment to one another.
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11th Wedding Anniversary :Turquoise
Originated in the thirteenth century, Turquoise is one of the oldest known gemstones. During the 16th century, the Southwest Indians used Turquoise as currency. They believed the gemstone could bring spoils to the warrior, animals to the hunter, and happiness and good fortune to all.
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12th Wedding Anniversary :Jade
Jade has been treasured in China as the royal gemstone. While the beauty of Jade is reason enough to wear it, most revere its healing and mystical powers. Today, Jade is worn as much as an amulet as fine jewelry. Its wearers believe in its protective properties and capacity to bring good health and luck.
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13th Wedding Anniversary :Citrine
A bolt of energy and light, Citrine ranges in color from lemon-yellow to amber-brown; perfect colors for anyone. Citrine jewelry is especially popular for the flattering glow it casts on every complexion. A member of the quartz family, Citrine symbolizes truth and integrity.
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14th Wedding Anniversary :Opal
The most dramatic looking of all gemstones, Opal means “precious stone” in Sanskrit. With a range in color from milky white to black with flashes of yellow, orange, green, red, and blue, the unique formation of tiny spheres in each Opal make up this magnificent play of colors. Given Opal’s fiery flashes of color, it was believed that lightning brought the gem to earth. Opal has symbolized hope, innocence and purity through the ages.
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15th Wedding Anniversary :Ruby
Prized by kings throughout the ages, the Ruby has long been considered a powerful gemstone. Legend holds that Rubies will protect their owners from all kinds of danger and misfortune. Extremely durable with luscious berry-red hues, Rubies are said to guarantee health, wisdom, wealth and love.
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16th Wedding Anniversary :Peridot
Ranging in color from light yellow-green to deep-olive, the versatile Peridot is said to host magical powers and healing properties to protect against nightmares and to bring the wearer power, influence, and a wonderful year. Admired for its sunlit glow, Peridot symbolizes warmth and charity.
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17th Wedding Anniversary :Watches
Watches tell time. Time spent apart and time captured together. Nowadays, it is very common to find watches with adornments such as diamond bezels, ruby cabochons, mother of pearl dials, gold or baguette markers, etc. Dials are a beautiful way to send a personal message with special engraving.
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18th Wedding Anniversary :Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl
Like the eye of a panther, Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl seems almost supernatural in origin. The color ranges from a honey-brown to an apple green with rich gold colors. With the strength and sharpness of the eye being the most important value factor, Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl has been known to be a powerful talisman that can direct fortune. It is almost exclusively identified with men’s jewelry.
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19th Wedding Anniversary :Aquamarine
Linked to the sea because of its distinctive blue-green hues, Aquamarine was believed to protect sailors as well as to guarantee a safe voyage. Victorians gave this jewel to guarantee marital happiness and devotion and it is considered to be a universal symbol of youth, hope and health.
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20th Wedding Anniversary :Emerald
Precious in every way, Emerald is one of the most highly prized of all the gems. With its vibrant green tone, Emerald is a symbol of rebirth, immortal love, wisdom and future success. It is also believed that the Emerald will bring about good fortune and youth.
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21th Wedding Anniversary :Iolite
By observing the sky through Iolite, Viking navigators were able to locate the exact position of the sun on overcast days. Greek for violet, Iolite is commonly known as the "water sapphire." Like its fellow blue-bloods, Sapphire and Tanzanite, Iolite transmits light differently when viewed from different angles. With the high prices of Sapphire and the rising ones of Tanzanite, Iolite is fast becoming the preferred stone amongst collectors looking for a new affordable blue gem.
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22th Wedding Anniversary :Spinel
Spinel occurs in almost every color, and creates gems of all colors. It is not a well-known gem, although a good specimen can attain a very high price. Bright red Spinel, known as Ruby Spinel, is the most valuable. In the past, there was no distinction between Ruby and Ruby Spinel, as they look identical and are found in the same localities. Nowadays, distinctions can be made through hardness and x-ray tests. Many famous old "Rubies" were found to be Spinel. The enormous "Ruby" that forms the centerpiece of the royal crown of Great Britain (the Black Prince's Ruby) was recently discovered to be a Spinel.
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23th Wedding Anniversary :Imperial Topaz
Available in a rich rainbow of colors, Topaz is believed to have calming and curative powers, with Imperial Topaz specifically representing prosperity. Prized for several thousands of years in antiquity, Topaz is a stone of popes and leaders. It is also said to prove loyalty in friends and associates by changing colors in the presence of poison.
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24th Wedding Anniversary :Tanzanite
Discovered in the late 1960s in Tanzania, Tanzanite possesses a rich violet-blue color for which the gemstone is treasured. As jewelry designers learned to love Tanzanite, this gem has begun to be appreciated for itself rather than as a Sapphire substitute.
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25th Wedding Anniversary :Emerald
Precious in every way, Emerald is one of the most highly prized of all the gems. With its vibrant green tone, Emerald is a symbol of rebirth, immortal love, wisdom and future success. It is also believed that the Emerald will bring about good fortune and youth.
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30th Wedding Anniversary :Pearl Jubilee
Historically used as an adornment for centuries, the Pearl has been recognized as the emblem of modesty, chastity and purity. Appropriately associated with the wedding month of June as the month’s birthstone, the Pearl also symbolizes a happy marriage.
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35th Wedding Anniversary :Emerald
Precious in every way, Emerald is one of the most highly prized of all the gems. With its vibrant green tone, Emerald is a symbol of rebirth, immortal love, wisdom and future success. It is also believed that the Emerald will bring about good fortune and youth. TOP
40th Wedding Anniversary :Ruby
Prized by kings throughout the ages, the Ruby has long been considered a powerful gemstone. Legend holds that Rubies will protect their owners from all kinds of danger and misfortune. Extremely durable with luscious berry-red hues, Rubies are said to guarantee health, wisdom, wealth and love. TOP
45th Wedding Anniversary :Sapphire
According to folklore, the Sapphire will protect your loved ones from envy and harm. Medieval clergy wore Sapphires to symbolize heaven, while commoners thought the gem attracted heavenly blessings. As the second hardest gemstone, after Diamond, Sapphire also represents the indestructibility of love and fidelity. TOP
50th Wedding Anniversary :Golden Jubilee
Always a sure value, yellow gold is the most precious material. Complement your treasure chest with chains and slides that can easily work with any pendant or neck styles. A special gift would be a necklace made of 50 gold chains all in variable length that your loved one can easily wear day after day, and from day-to-evening. TOP
55th Wedding Anniversary :Alexandrite
A remarkable gemstone, Alexandrite actually changes color from green in daylight to red in incandescent light. Alexandrite has a distinguished and glamorous past: it was discovered in 1830 in Czarist Russia. Since the Old Russian imperial colors are red and green, it was named after Czar Alexander II on the occasion of his coming of age. When evaluating Alexandrite, mostly pay attention to the color change: the more dramatic and complete the shift from red to green, without the bleeding through of brown from one color to the next, the more rare and valuable the stone. The other important value factors are the attractiveness of the two colors -- the more intense the better -- the clarity, and the cutting quality. Because of the rarity of this gemstone, large sizes command very high premiums. TOP
60th Wedding Anniversary :Diamond
Undoubtedly, the Diamond is the most brilliant gemstone. The ancient Greeks believed that they were splinters of stars that had fallen to earth. Representing unequalled strength and determination, Diamonds also symbolize eternity and undying love. It is understandable why the Diamond is the accepted stone to celebrate a milestone-wedding anniversary such as the 60th year. |