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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
 
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