A customer called in just before Christmas, to have a crystal vase inscribed for her parents’ diamond wedding gift.
Celebrating 60 years, it included a diamond motif in the inscription.
She’d found me online but realised that I had engraved a silver salver for her 35 years ago as a silver anniversary gift for her Mum and Dad. She was happy to see that I am “Still up and running!” and mentioned that the salver still takes pride of place at her parents’ home.
It reminded me that the tradition of gifting anniversary gifts for specific years, still holds true today.
So here’s a list of the years and their specific names:
Years 1-10
1st: Paper (Fresh start)
2nd: Cotton (Soft, strong)
3rd: Leather (Durable, flexible)
4th: Fruit/Flowers (Fullness of life)
5th: Wood (Strength, stability)
6th: Sugar/Iron (Sweetness/Strength)
7th: Wool/Copper (Comfort/Conductivity)
8th: Bronze/Pottery (Durability/Artistry)
9th: Willow/Pottery (Flexibility/Beauty)
10th: Tin/Aluminum (Durability)
Years 11-25
11th: Steel (Strength)
12th: Silk (Elegance)
13th: Lace (Intricacy)
14th: Ivory (Precious, also Mother-of-Pearl)
15th: Crystal (Clarity, brilliance)
20th: China/Porcelain (Delicacy, beauty)
25th: Silver (Precious, enduring)
Years 30 plus
30th: Pearl (Hidden beauty)
35th: Coral (Deep, vibrant)
40th: Ruby (Passion, devotion)
45th: Sapphire (Wisdom, loyalty)
50th: Gold (Precious, timeless)
55th: Emerald (Love, rebirth)
60th: Diamond (Unbreakable, sparkling)
75th: Diamond Jubilee (Ultimate celebration)
If you’re thinking of engraving a special anniversary gift, or any kind of gift, just get in touch anytime. We do postal work, so we’re as close as your local post office. And we never pester you with annoying requests for your feedback. Ever!
