The names of some anniversaries , to provide guidance for appropriate or traditional gifts for the spouses to give each other.
If there is a party these can be brought by the guests or influence the theme or decoration. These gifts vary in different countries, but some years have well-established connections now common to most nations: 5th Wooden, 10th Tin, 15th Crystal, 20th China, 25th Silver, 30th Pearl, 40th Ruby, 50th Golden, 60th Diamond.
| ANNIVERSARY | TRADITIONAL | MODERN |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Paper | Clocks |
| 2nd | Cotton | China |
| 3rd | Leather | Crystal, Glass |
| 4th | Jewellery | Appliances |
| 5th | Wood | Silverware |
| 6th | Plate | Iron, Sweets |
| 7th | Wool | Woolens |
| 8th | Bronze | Bronze or Pottery |
| 9th | Watch | Lace, Linen |
| 10th | Tin | Leather |
| 11th | Scent/Soap | Jewellery |
| 12th | Silk | Pearls |
| 13th | Lace | Textile, Fur |
| 14th | Clocks | Gold Jewellery |
| 15th | Crystal | Watches |
| 16th | Holloware | |
| 17th | Accessories | |
| 18th | Coloured Gems | |
| 19th | Furniture | |
| 20th | China | Platinum |
| 25th | Silver | Silver |
| 30th | Pearl | Diamond |
| 35th | Jade | Jade |
| 40th | Ruby | Ruby |
| 45th | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| 50th | Gold | Gold |
| 60th | Diamond | Diamond |
