Anniversary Gifts by Year: Crystal, China & Silver

Anniversary traditions give each year of marriage its own material, from paper on the first anniversary to gold on the fiftieth – gifts that grow more precious as the marriage grows stronger. Several of the milestone materials are exactly what we specialize in, so here are our favorite anniversary gift ideas for the crystal, china, silver, pearl and gold years.

Traditional Anniversary Gifts at a Glance

1st: paper
5th: wood
10th: tin
15th: crystal
20th: china
25th: silver
30th: pearl
40th: ruby
50th: gold
60th: diamond

15th Anniversary: Crystal

Crystal, the traditional 15th anniversary gift, stands for a love that is clear, brilliant and made to last.

Lalique Plumes Vase

The Plumes vase comes to life with the features and radiant color of the Amazon parrot. Handcrafted in France in clear or green crystal, in two sizes.

Lalique Panther Vase

Panthers dance across this vase in a captivating play of light and shadow. Handcrafted in France in black or clear crystal.

William Yeoward Florence Globe Vase

A 6 in handmade crystal globe vase in violet, green, citrine or aqua – a gift that holds their anniversary flowers.

Christofle Graphik Small Crystal Vase

Clean lines and perfect geometry in crystal, from Christofle's Graphik collection – at home in a modern or a classic interior.

20th Anniversary: China

Fine china is the traditional 20th anniversary gift – beautiful, strong and meant to be used for years to come.

Herend Rothschild Bird Tea Pot

A 36 oz teapot in Herend's Rothschild Bird Blue Border pattern, hand-painted in Hungary with 24k gold accents – the start of a tea service they can add to every year.

Herend Hugs and Kisses Heart

A small hand-painted porcelain heart with a gold XOXO, in seven colors – a sweet keepsake to pair with a larger gift.

Christofle Malmaison Riviera Porcelain Salad Bowl

Limoges porcelain decorated with the palmettes, rosettes and radiant rays of Christofle's Malmaison Riviera collection.

25th Anniversary: Silver

The silver anniversary marks a quarter century together – the perfect occasion for a piece of Christofle, the French silversmith founded in Paris in 1830.

Cunill Sterling Silver 25th Anniversary Picture Frame

An 8x10 sterling silver frame made for the occasion, with a tarnish-resistant finish – for their favorite wedding photo.

Christofle Malmaison Pedestal Bowl

A silver-plated bowl on a pedestal base in the Empire-style Malmaison pattern, named for the Château de Malmaison, the favored residence of Napoleon and Empress Josephine.

Christofle Vertigo Champagne Cooler for Two Bottles

For a couple who loves bubbles: silver plate with the playfully askew Vertigo ring designed by Andrée Putman. It chills white wine, too.

30th Anniversary: Pearl

Pearls take years to form, which makes them a fitting symbol for three decades together – and on the table, pearls appear as beading.

Christofle Perles Napkin Rings, Set of 2

Like a precious necklace, the silver-plated Perles pattern is edged with a single line of beading. Christofle introduced Perles in 1876; explore the whole Christofle Perles collection.