Wedding Anniversary Gifts

A look into the traditional and modern gift for wedding anniversaries.

The silver wedding of the imperial prince and princess of Germany, the koenigin minne" or "queen of love" presenting a silver wreath to the imperial princess, historical illustration, 1884

The tradition of presenting gifts to commemorate wedding anniversaries can be traced back to Ancient Rome and medieval Germany. By the 18th century, however, there is more concrete evidence of such customs in German culture. It was common for friends of a married couple to present the wife with a silver wreath to celebrate 25 years of marriage, while those who reached their 50th anniversary were honored with a gold wreath.

This practice gained widespread popularity in the late 19th century, particularly during the Victorian era—a time when romantic love became the prevailing foundation for marriage. Within this cultural shift, the exchange of anniversary gifts, whether between spouses or from well-wishers, became a meaningful tradition that reinforced the significance of enduring love and commitment.

Gift Suggestions

A classic ruby and diamond ring three stone ring. The ring features a natural red 2.11 carat ruby certified to have no treatment and be of Thai origin. The primary stone is flanked by two old European cut diamonds weighing approximately .5 carat each. The ring is set in 18k yellow gold and platinum.  English in Origin. Circa 1910. The stone holds a certificate from GCS laboratory in London. Certificate number:5784-2538. Front view.
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Antique Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
$24,250.00
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Victorian era diamond and pearl cluster pendant
$12,500.00
Victorian era gold linked chain necklace with a bright bloomed finish in 18k yellow gold. Hollow links in a bold design form the chain. England. Circa 1880. Front view.
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Victorian Era Gold Link Chain Necklace
$8,250.00
Victorian era gold chain bracelet with a bright bloomed finish in 18k yellow gold. Hollow links in a bold design form the chain. England. Circa 1880. Front view.
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Victorian Era Gold Chain Bracelet
$4,450.00
Victorian era flush set diamond solitaire ring. A lovely heavy 18k yellow gold with a single old mine cut diamond approx 1.25 cts, H color. American in origin. Circa 1890. Front view.
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Victorian Era Flush Set Diamond Solitaire Ring
$4,750.00
Edwardian era pearl and diamond line bracelet. White split pearls are set in 18k yellow gold. Each pearl is pointed with four rose cut diamonds in square settings. England, circa 1910.
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Edwardian Era Pearl and Diamond Line Bracelet
$8,950.00
Georgian era diamond and emerald coiled snake earrings, set in silver. A mixture of rose cut diamonds and emeralds on the body and rubies for eyes. Continental Europe. Circa 1790. Front View.
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Georgian era Diamond and Emerald Snake Earrings
$9,900.00
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Bell & Bird Silver on Gold Half Hoop Band with 2.38ct Old European Cut Diamonds
$10,300.00
Our design for these earrings is inspired by Georgian and Victorian Era cutaway settings. Entirely hand fabricated they feature silver topped gold cutaway collet settings. This is a labor-intensive setting technique common in 18th and 19th century. These demure earrings feature two old mine cut diamonds, approximately 1.06 carats in total diamond weight , H-I color and SI1 / SI2 clarity. Hand engrave Bell & Bird markers mark. Front view.
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Bell & Bird Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings
$5,200.00
Victorian-era five-stone diamond ring, in a silver-topped gold setting. Five bright old mine-cut diamonds set in cutaway settings. England, circa 1860. Front view.
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Victorian Era Five Stone Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
$4,450.00
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Georgian Era Yellow Diamond Heart Necklace
$12,750.00
A lovely example of a 19th-century star pendant in silver-topped gold. It is a smaller scale than typically seen and very wearable. Sixteen bright old mine cut diamonds, with an estimated total diamond weight of two carats, English in origin. Circa 1880. Front view.
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Petite Victorian Era Old Mine Cut Diamond Starburst Pendant
$4,250.00
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19th Century Table Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings
$12,500.00
Georgian era paste teardrop earrings, set in silver and gold. English in origin. Circa 1830. Front view.
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Georgian Era Paste Drop Earrings
$2,250.00
In the same form as the highly desired paste rivière necklaces, this bracelet was likely once part of a larger parure. The stones are not leaded glass paste but rock crystal quartz. Each is slightly different in size and proportion. Set in silver-topped gold collet settings. England, circa 1820. Front view.
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Georgian Era Rock Crystal “Paste” Bracelet
$4,250.00
Georgian era white paste earrings, in silver and gold. Round shaped paste stones are set in foiled back silver settings on 18k gold wires. What were once beautiful Georgian era buttons or cufflinks are now perfect everyday earrings.English in origin. Circa 1820. Front view.
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Georgian era White Paste Earrings
$950.00
Victorian era watch fob in 9k gold. Carved white agate seal with a rebus puzzle depicting the word “friend” and a ship. English in origin. Circa 1880. Side view of the engraving of the fob.
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Victorian era "Friendship" Rebus Watch Fob
$950.00
Victorian era wide sterling silver hobnail studded bangle. A bangle like this would have been the daytime jewel of choice for a well-appointed English woman of the 1870s and 80's. English in origin. Circa 1880.
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Victorian Era Wide Silver Bangle
$1,450.00
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Early 19th Century Rare Berlin Iron Torpedo Earrings
$4,850.00
Berlin iron torpedo earrings. Gothic pattern in elongated oversized pendeloque shapes. German in origin. Circa 1820. Front view.
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Berlin Iron Torpedo Drop Earrings
$4,950.00

Please reach out to us if you are searching for a special piece to commemorate an upcoming anniversary.