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.