The symbolic gifts associated with anniversaries have changed over time and vary from country to country. The following list shows gemstones and metals most commonly associated with anniversaries in the United Kingdom.
1st
Freshwater pearl
2nd
Garnet/Rose Quartz
3rd
Crystal/Jade/Pearl
4th
Topaz
5th
Turquoise/Pink Tourmaline
6th
Steel/Garnet/Amethyst
7th
Copper/Onyx/Lapis Lazuli
8th
Bronze/Tourmaline/Aventurine
9th
Lapis Lazuli/Tiger Eye
10th
Aluminium/Onyx
11th
Steel/Turquoise/Hematite
12th
Agate/Jade
13th
Citrine/Malachite/Moonstone
14th
Ivory/Moss Agate
15th
Crystal
16th
Topaz/Aquamarine/Peridot
17th
Amethyst/Citrine
18th
Garnet/Opal
19th
Aquamarine/Topaz
20th
China/Emerald
21st
Brass/Iolite
22nd
Copper
23rd
Silver Plate
24th
Tanzanite
25th
Silver
30th
Pearl
33rd
Amethyst
34th
Opal
35th
Coral
40th
Ruby
45th
Sapphire/Alexandrite
50th
Gold
55th
Emerald
60th
Diamond
65th
Blue Sapphire
70th
Platinum