Every wedding anniversary has its own name. The names follow a lovely idea: they begin with light, delicate materials such as paper or cotton and become more lasting and precious over the years – all the way to silver, gold and diamond. Here you will find the most important anniversaries at a glance.
Wedding anniversaries from 1 to 75 years
- 1 year Paper anniversary The marriage is still young, delicate and unwritten, like a sheet of paper.
- 2 years Cotton anniversary A little more tear-resistant and warmer than paper.
- 3 years Leather anniversary The marriage has already weathered a few storms.
- 4 years Silk anniversary (or amber) Precious, supple and smooth.
- 5 years Wood anniversary Steady and stable; traditionally, people knock on wood.
- 6 years Sugar anniversary (or tin) Time for a little sweetness in everyday life.
- 7 years Copper anniversary The infamous seven-year itch is behind you; copper shines when it is well cared for.
- 8 years Tin-plate anniversary Flexible, practical and rust-free.
- 9 years Ceramic anniversary (or clay) Shaped and fired, but still in need of care.
- 10 years Rose anniversary The first full decade; love blossoms despite a few small thorns.
- 12.5 years Parsley anniversary Halfway to the silver anniversary; friends bring parsley for spice and vitality.
- 15 years Glass anniversary Transparent and clear, but to be handled with care.
- 20 years Porcelain anniversary “White gold”; old crockery is often ritually smashed and replaced.
- 25 years Silver anniversary A quarter of a century; lasting, noble and shining.
- 30 years Pearl anniversary The years together line up like pearls on a string.
- 40 years Ruby anniversary The fire of love burns in the deep red of the ruby.
- 50 years Golden anniversary Half a century of enduring loyalty and constancy.
- 60 years Diamond anniversary Indestructible and of the greatest hardness, like a diamond.
- 65 years Iron anniversary Iron will and an unshakeable bond.
- 70 years Grace anniversary A long life together in grace and gratitude.
- 75 years Crown jewel anniversary The rare crown jewel among life's achievements.
Jewellery as an anniversary gift
The great anniversaries in particular bear the names of precious metals and gemstones – which makes them wonderful occasions to celebrate with jewellery:
- 25yearsSilver anniversary A piece of silver jewellery reflects the anniversary directly.
- 30yearsPearl anniversary A pearl necklace or pearl earrings match the image of the years strung together. More in our necklaces.
- 40yearsRuby anniversary A ring or pendant with a ruby – read what makes this red gemstone special in our article on the ruby.
- 50yearsGolden anniversary Gold jewellery stands for constancy.
- 60yearsDiamond anniversary Diamond is the hardest natural material. You will find more about it in our diamond guide.
A classic gift for milestone anniversaries is the eternity ring, whose row of diamonds is a reminder of the years spent together. You will find a selection among our eternity & diamond rings. Engraved with a date or names, any piece of jewellery becomes a very personal keepsake.
We are happy to advise you on wedding anniversary gifts in our shop at Landstraße 91 in Linz. You will find more ideas among our gifts.
