26 Heirloom-Worthy Anniversary Gifts To Shop Now
Forget paper, cotton, or wood—we’re talking timeless jewels.
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Wedding anniversaries are special no matter what year you're celebrating, and no matter where you are. In no time is that more true than in isolation, when we're dreaming of things we'd do, restaurants we'd visit, and trips we'd take if only we weren't inside, staying safe, and social distancing.
Whether you are toasting your first year or 30 milestone years together in closed quarters this year, each year is deserving of something special. While most gift guides veer on the side of practicality, tradition, and the like—this one is about all-out frivolity.
This is the time to dream. Forget (just for a brief moment) the traditional types of gifts by year—paper on year one, cotton on year two, and beyond. With that timeline, you'll be waiting until your 14th anniversary to open up a jewelry box of any kind. As jewelry lovers, that doesn't quite work for us. Here, we’ve rounded up 26 heirloom-worthy anniversary gifts that are just plain stunning–no matter what year you're celebrating.
Ask for one of these—bearing your wedding date, or a sentimental date for the two of you on the calendar. Stack it on top of your wedding band to slowly, and stylishly, ease yourself out of wearing your engagement ring on the daily.
Keep your love locked down with this lock pendant that cheekily nods to everything from our current status, to your partner having the key to your heart.
When in doubt, go classic—with a twist. These stunning drops will suit her day-to-day wardrobe (even when she's working from home) as well as future events and date nights out.
When it comes to gifting jewelry, you can never go wrong with a versatile staple, like a hoop earring—especially when it's a cool, more elevated version of the gold standard.
Topaz is a stone that is said to bring love and peace it's wearer. Could there a better time to wear such a stone, or a more fitting jewel for an anniversary? Considering how chic and fashion-forward this piece is, probably not.
Lockets are an ideal gift for celebrating a milestone. Earn brownie points by filling it in advance with a photo, your wedding vows, or an inside joke.
If your engagement ring and wedding band were brand new, opt for something with a vintage feel to celebrate your past, present, and future. For added sentimentality, pieces with three stones also symbolize your history, where you are, and where you're headed.
Pearls are a classic gift that are as timeless as they are sophisticated—but you don't need to go the route of a classic, white strand. Instead, opt for pearls that are a bit more edgy, a style that's not dated, and that she'll want wear on the daily.
Looking for a piece that will sit well next to a wedding band and engagement ring? Skip dainty stacks, and say hello to cocktail rings.
Just like stacking rings or opting for a piece with a trinity of stones, these pavé diamond huggies in yellow, white, and rose gold are a more modern nod to your past, present, and future with three dazzling hues.
Want the impact of a diamond necklace without having to go all out? Topaz is more affordable than diamonds, but packs the same punch when it comes to a dose of sparkle.
When in doubt, opt for something that isn't over-the-top, but that you'll enjoy wearing each day.
Don't wait until Valentine's Day to gift something with a cheeky heart motif—especially if, from the front, they read like an architectural hoop and are perfect for everyday wear.
If you are still seeing stars after 1, 3, or 10 years together, this cuff will suit the occasion.
Sparklers that aren't crisp white in color are versatile for dressing things up, or bringing a super-glam, over-the-top party look down to Earth. Pale pink crystal and grey spinel go with everything—trust us.
When in doubt, go classic–yet cool. These earrings look like a hoop, but feel like a more linear, minimalist, and modern statement.
For the lover of clean lines and geometric shapes (and really, who’s not?), these earrings score big.
Commemorate your special day with the true lover’s knot, a symbol of love, friendship, and affection. Opt for it in the form of a signet ring you're not likely to take off once you slip it on.
Experiment with diamond cuts that differ from your choice in an engagement ring when it comes to gifting. These mini hoops with a trip of drop pear cuts feel edgy, yet elegant.
Wear both of your initials close to your heart for a cool but meaningful look. Gifts like these make for the best in stacks: Plan to add on initials as you grow your family as well.
Colleen Banks is a seasoned jewelry and weddings editor, having been a style editor at Martha Stewart Weddings for 8+ years. Colleen’s love for the best-of-the-best jewels, bold color, whimsical details and epic parties make her an expert at thinking outside-the-box when it comes to weddings. When Colleen isn’t styling a wedding or writing about them, she’s most likely filling her online shopping cart with the Gucci she’s currently coveting, listening to Britney Spears, or taking Instagram pictures of her cat, Shelby.
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