Anniversary Gemstones
In addition to Birthstones, there is also an accepted list of Anniversary Stones that are often given as gifts to commemorate anniversary years. Below you will find the official Anniversary Gemstones for Anniversary Years 1 through 60, as recognized by the Jewelers of America, the American Gem Trade Association, the American Gem Society and the Gemological Institute of America.
| Year | Anniversary Stone | Year | Anniversary Stone |
| 1st | Gold | 17th | Watches |
| 2nd | Garnet | 18th | Cat’s Eye |
| 3rd | Pearl | 19th | Aquamarine |
| 4th | Blue Topaz | 20th | Emerald |
| 5th | Sapphire | 21st | Iolite |
| 6th | Amethyst | 22nd | Spinel |
| 7th | Onyx | 23rd | Imperial Topaz |
| 8th | Tourmaline | 24th | Tanzanite |
| 9th | Lapis | 25th | Platinum or White Gold |
| 10th | Diamond | 30th | Pearls |
| 11th | Turquoise or Zircon | 35th | Emerald |
| 12th | Jade | 40th | Ruby |
| 13th | Citrine | 45th | Sapphire |
| 14th | Opal | 50th | Gold and Diamonds |
| 15th | Ruby | 55th | Alexandrite |
| 16th | Peridot | 60th | Diamonds |
