Anniversary Gemstones & Their Meaning
Anniversaries along with the stones that are most commonly associated with them, and the meanings or symbolism behind each stone:
1st Anniversary: Peridot - healing, protection, growth
2nd Anniversary: Garnet - strength, protection, intimacy
3rd Anniversary: Moonstone - good luck, emotional balance, harmony
4th Anniversary: Blue Topaz - calmness, truthfulness, loyalty
5th Anniversary: Sapphire - wisdom, truth, sincerity
6th Anniversary: Amethyst - stability, peace, balance
7th Anniversary: Onyx - strength, durability, grounding
8th Anniversary: Tourmaline - creativity, inspiration, connection
9th Anniversary: Lapis Lazuli - truth, wisdom, awareness
10th Anniversary: Diamond - strength, courage, longevity
11th Anniversary: Turquoise - protection, healing, friendship
12th Anniversary: Jade - luck, wisdom, long life
13th Anniversary: Citrine - happiness, abundance, creativity
14th Anniversary: Opal - inspiration, creativity, passion
15th Anniversary: Ruby - love, passion, energy
16th Anniversary: Peridot - healing, protection, growth
17th Anniversary: Carnelian - courage, vitality, confidence
18th Anniversary: Aquamarine - calmness, courage, communication
19th Anniversary: Topaz - love, affection, strength
20th Anniversary: Emerald - love, hope, renewal
21st Anniversary: Iolite - clarity, insight, vision
22nd Anniversary: Spinel - vitality, energy, power
23rd Anniversary: Imperial Topaz - strength, leadership, self-confidence
24th Anniversary: Tanzanite - transformation, spiritual awareness, intuition
25th Anniversary: Silver - purity, clarity, reflection
26th Anniversary: Amethyst - stability, peace, balance
27th Anniversary: Aventurine - prosperity, opportunity, optimism
28th Anniversary: Bloodstone - courage, vitality, energy
29th Anniversary: Blue Sapphire - wisdom, truth, sincerity
30th Anniversary: Pearl - purity, humility, wisdom
31st Anniversary: Time - no traditional stone, modern gift is a watch
32nd Anniversary: Garnet - strength, protection, intimacy
33rd Anniversary: Amethyst - stability, peace, balance
34th Anniversary: Opal - inspiration, creativity, passion
35th Anniversary: Coral - friendship, community, protection
36th Anniversary: Emerald - love, hope, renewal
37th Anniversary: Alabaster - purity, clarity, simplicity
38th Anniversary: Beryl - love, compassion, energy
39th Anniversary: Cat's Eye - protection, good fortune, serenity
40th Anniversary: Ruby - love, passion, energy
41st Anniversary: Topaz - love, affection, strength
42nd Anniversary: Jasper - grounding, stability, strength
43rd Anniversary: Opal - inspiration, creativity, passion
44th Anniversary: Turquoise - protection, healing, friendship
45th Anniversary: Sapphire - wisdom, truth, sincerity
46th Anniversary: Pearl - purity, humility, wisdom
47th Anniversary: Amethyst - stability, peace, balance
48th Anniversary: Bloodstone - courage, vitality, energy
49th Anniversary: Charoite - transformation, spirituality, connection
50th Anniversary: Gold - wealth, wisdom, strength
It is important to note that while these stones are traditionally associated with each anniversary year, there is no set rule about which stones to choose. Couples can choose any stone that has special meaning to them as they celebrate their anniversary.