ANIVERSARY YEAR 20 - PORCELAIN WEDDING

Traditional gift for 20th anniversary - porcelain

From year 20 up, traditional milestones start coming every five years and gifts become much more expensive than before. After 20 years, your love is as solid as quality porcelain, sometimes known as “white gold”. The 20th wedding anniversary tends to be celebrated with porcelain, a precious object which is, nonetheless, easy to break if mishandled. Consider gifting a porcelain service by Royal Copenhagen or Rosenthal or porcelainware by  Meissen.

Modern gift for 20th anniversary - platinum

Select quality platinum jewellery. Platinum is one of the rarest precious metals in the world. It’s quite hard and often used for manufacturing gemstone-inset jewellery. It’s a pure, 95% metal boasting a beautiful white sheen which doesn’t fade over time. Jewellery made from platinum is essentially impossible to scratch. Drawbacks include a significantly higher price when compared to gold. Browse stylish platinum jewellery from Tiffany&Co, Cartier or Graff. 

Ideal flowers for 20th anniversary - aster, lily

The China aster (Callistephus chinensis) is a popular garden plant, originally from China. The Latin name Callistephus is derived from the Greek words “kallos” (beautiful) and stephos (wreath). There are many cultivars of different heights, flowering periods, or the number, shape, and colour of outer petals, etc. Asters come in different colous, from purple, white, pink, red, or lavender.

All women love flowers and jewellery, and their combination is an excellent gift for any anniversary. Gift your partner a bouquet of twenty delicate, masterful flowers of silver or gold. Pick your favourite flower species and a vase to put them in.

Ideal jewellery for 20th anniversary - emerald

The blue-green or green emerald is associated with the goddess Venus and is the stone of love. It’s sourced primarily from Columbia, Brazil, Namibia, and Afghanistan.

ANNIVERSARY YEAR 25 - SILVER WEDDING

Traditional and modern gift for 25th anniversary - silver

You’ve spent the incredible 25 years together. The 25th anniversary is also known as the silver wedding and the typical gifts are made from silver, a precious metal renowned for its sheen, strength, and stability. This is your chance to officially renew your “I do”. Look around for the perfect silver jewellery, silver cutlery, or a candelabrum.

Or try a bouquet of 25 silver GIYOU flowers - you’d be hard-pressed to find anything more suitable for silver wedding.

Ideal flowers for 25th anniversary - iris

The iris’ impressive beauty will steal your breath away. The genus’ Latin name is derived from the Greek goddess of rainbow who responds to the colours of flowers. There are roughly 230 to 280 known species so you’re really spoiled for choice here. Irises are quite impressive and when cut and placed in a vase can stay fresh for a long time. 

Ideal jewellery for silver wedding - silver

Silver is the clear choice for your 25th anniversary. Learn more about the metal and its aesthetic here. All women love flowers and jewellery. Moreover, flowers never go out of style or lose their appeal. Browse our unique silver garden and its masterful silver bouquets. Pick your favourite flower species and don’t forget to purchase a vase.

ANNIVERSARY YEAR 30 - PEARL WEDDING

Traditional gift for 30th anniversary - pearls

Giving your beloved pearls serves as a reminder of your lasting admiration. The bright white pearls have a wonderful shine. You might want to approximate the beauty of the time spent together with a string of thirty pearls.

There are four types of pearls. The akoya, from China, Vietnam, or Japan, 5 to 9 mm large, available in many different colours; the Tahitian pearls, made by a special type of oyster in the French Polynesia; south Pacific pearls from Australia, Myanmar, and Indonesia, 1 to 2 cm large; and the mabe pearls, dome-shaped and grown in China, Japan, and USA. Or you can choose freshwater pearls. If you’d like to learn more, use the resources of The British Pearl Association.

Modern gift for 30th anniversary - diamonds

Diamonds are a modern gift for your 30th anniversary, symbolising the strength of your relationship.

Diamonds’ quality is judged by assessing four basic parameters, the so-called 4C - the cut, carat, clarity, and colour. It’s these properties which determine the diamond’s price, though the assessment may be subjective in part. Thus, shopping for diamonds may be a bit more complicated than purchasing golden or silver jewellery.

Ideal flowers for 30th anniversary - lily, vetchling

There are roughly 100 to 120 known lily (Lilium) species, 2 of them native to Czechia. Lilies have a rather long history. Ancient Romans and Greeks associated them with their goddess of fertility and hope. The flower’s symbolism is also relevant to Christianity which sees the white lily as a sign of purity and innocence. But lilies have enchanted many other cultures, religions, and places as well. A beautiful, classic flower, the lily comes in pink, white, yellow, purple, even orange.

All women love flowers and jewellery, and their combination is a suitable gift for any anniversary. To celebrate your 30th anniversary, gift GIYOU flowers, for example an anniversary bouquet of 30 jewellery flowers of silver or gold. The charming jewel flowers will give you joy for decades to come.

ANNIVERSARY YEAR 35 - CORAL WEDDING

Traditional gift for 35th anniversary - coral

The stone of peace - that’s what coral was called a long time ago. The condition of oceanic coral reefs is deteriorating, and so instead of giving your partner a gift made from coral, take them on a unique trip somewhere where you can witness marvellous scenes underwater - e.g. the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, or Indonesia.

Modern gift for your 35th anniversary - jadeite

Nephrite jewellery is a sight to behold. The term jadeite describes two different types of gemstone - nephrite, or jadeite. Nephrite has a characteristic green colour, but can also be yellow, white, or black. Although nephrite and jadeite are two different gemstones, they often get mistaken for one another and in the past weren’t distinguished at all. Both are also called “jade”.

ANNIVERSARY YEAR 40 - RUBY WEDDING

Traditional and modern gift for your 40th anniversary - ruby

The red gemstone is a symbol of steady love. According to ancient civilisations, a mysterious unquenchable flame surges inside the gemstone. After 40 years, your marriage can very well be compared to the flame of a ruby. Rubies are a variety of corundum, along with sapphires. They’re quite favoured by jewellers. Natural rubies are rare; what’s available to buyers is usually synthetic. Some sources claim that the word ruby is derived from the Latin “ruber” (a term for the red colour) or the Sanskrit “ratanraj” (meaning “the king of gemstones”).

Flowers for your 40th anniversary - gladiola

For your 40th anniversary, gift your partner a bouquet of gladiolas. The flowers are known for their distinctive blooms and gladiate or sword-shaped leaves, which is why they were viewed as the flower of victory up until the Middle Ages. You’ll be happy to learn it doesn’t wilt easily and comes in many different colours.

If you’d like to combine your floral gift with a piece of jewellery, take a look at the GIYOU jewellery garden. Our flowers of silver and gold were born from our admiration of flowers and jewellery-making, following up on the tradition of flower gifting. Consider purchasing an  anniversary bouquet of 40 jewel flowers of silver or gold. 

ANNIVERSARY YEAR 45 - SAPPHIRE WEDDING

Traditional and modern gift for your 45th anniversary - sapphire

Celebrate the 45th year of your marriage with sapphires. The gemstone is heavily associated with royalty. For example, the famous ring of the Duchess of Cambridge is inset with a big sapphire. It used to be believed that if a sapphire turns from blue to green, it means that the wearer’s love is starting to fade. Sapphires can also be pink or pink-orange and traditionally symbolise nobility, truth, and loyalty - which are the precise qualities you and your partner embody if you’ve managed to stay together for 45 years. Delight your partner by gifting them a sapphire necklace. 

ANNIVERSARY YEAR 50 - GOLDEN WEDDING

Traditional and modern gift for your 50th anniversary - gold

Golden wedding. Staying married for half a century is quite an achievement. Your years together have likely been filled with children, grandchildren, graduations, and memories of your wonderful life. After 50 years, your marriage is as precious as the rare metal symbolising your anniversary. And your time together is so precious no amount of gold could rival it. It’s time to celebrate and share this milestone with those who have stood by you for the past half a century. It’s also an opportunity for you to renew your vows.

Such an achievement surely deserves to be recognised with a suitable gift. Gold symbolises prosperity, happiness, health, and well-being. And it also stands for victory -your choice, decision, and long journey. Learn more about gold and its aesthetic here. If you’re interested in products from 24 carat gold, find more information here.

Or you can purchase Cartier jewellery or watches, commission a bespoke golden product, or consider a bouquet of golden GIYOU flowers or the Golden Bouquet Saky of 50 golden flowers. 

Ideal flowers for your golden wedding - yellow roses and violets

There are approximately 450 species of the common violet (Viola odorata) all over the world. In Czechia, the common violet blooms from March to April. The flowers are usually dark violet with a violet spur, white with a purplish spur, or lilac. The blue violet is the state flower of Illinois, New Jersey, Wisconsin, and Rhode Island.

To celebrate your 50th anniversary, consider purchasing silver violets or golden violets. You can also decorate your flowers with silver or golden violet leaves. Golden violets are an impressive combination of gold and the flower symbolising this anniversary year.

ANNIVERSARY YEAR 55 - EMERALD WEDDING

Traditional and modern gift for 55th anniversary - emerald

Emerald green is the colour of nature, symbolising the growth your marriage has undergone over the past 55 years. You can also consider purchasing an alexandrite, known as “emerald by day, ruby by night” since it changes from blue-green during the day to brownish or purple red in the light of a bulb or candle.

Or perhaps you’d prefer experiencing a unique trip to the wonderful Ireland, called the “Emerald Isle”.

Ideal flowers for 55th anniversary - calla

In the past, calla was an indispensable part of any wedding bouquet. White calla is the most popular but there are many other beautiful colours available—yellow, purple, even orange. 

ANNIVERSARY YEAR 60 - DIAMOND WEDDING

Traditional and modern gift for 60th anniversary - diamond

Just as a diamond, so your marriage is now admired as a paragon of beauty and preciousness.

If you’re strong enough and have children and grandchildren to help you out, consider not only buying diamond jewellery, but also going for a big adventure and visiting one of the Diamond Islands we mentioned when listing tips for ensuring a good 10th anniversary gift.

Or if you appreciate a peaceful evening in the company of your partner or your grandchildren, make a diamond image using diamond acrylic crystals.

Ideal flowers for 60th anniversary - orchid

Create your own orchid orchard as a gift for your diamond wedding. Thanks to their ability to cross-breed easily, orchids are the most diverse, abundant family of plants in the world. New shapes and colours are made not just by human hands, but also by nature. Choose from the Paphiopedillum, Cattleya, Cymbidium, Dendrobium, Oncidium, or other genera. Their beauty will steal your breath away.