Anniversaries, Birthstones And Flowers

It is a lovely idea to choose your birthstone as part of your setting for your engagement ring. You can also choose to include your flower as a part of your bridal bouquet.

Here we present a table outlining the traditional and modern gift idea that corresponds with each significant anniversary. Honouring these traditions ensures a marriage rich with celebration, creating wonderful milestones and memories as the years progress. You may also wish to follow the traditions that many generations have celebrated and enjoyed!

Anniversary	Traditional	Modern
First	Paper	Clocks
Second	Cotton	China
Third	Leather/Muslin	Crystal/Glass
Fourth	Silk/Fruit/Flowers	Electrical
Fifth	Wood	Silverware
Sixth	Iron	Wood
Seventh	Copper/Wool	Desk Set
Eighth	Bronze	Linen/Lace
Ninth	Pottery/China	Leather
Tenth	Tin/Aluminum	Diamond
Eleventh	Steel	Fashion Jewellery
Twelth	Linen/Silk	Pearls/Gems
Thirteenth	Lace	Fur/Fabrics
Fourteenth	Ivory	Gold Jewellery
Fifteenth	Crystal	Watches
Twentieth	China	Platinum
Twenty-Fifth	Silver	Silver
Thirtieth	Pearl	Diamond
Thirty-Fifth	Coral/Jade	Jade
Fourtieth	Ruby	Ruby
Fourty-Fifth	Sapphire	Sapphire
Fiftieth	Gold	Gold
Fifty-Fifth	Emerald	Emerald
Sixtieth	Diamond	Diamond

Month	Birthstone	Flower
January	Garnet	Carnation/Snowdrop
February	Amethyst	Violet/Primrose
March	Aquamarine	Jonquil/Daffodil
April	Diamond	Sweet Pea/Daisy
May	Emerald	Lily/Hawthorne
June	Pearl	Rose/Honeysuckle
July	Ruby	Larkspur/Waterlily
August	Peridot	Poppy/Gladiolous
September	Sapphire	Aster/Morning Glory
October	Opal	Calendula/Cosmos
November	Topaz	Chrysanthemum
December	Turquoise	Narcissus/Holly

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