Anniversary Stones

Expect the unexpected. Astley Clarke Wedding Anniversary Gemstones. While tradition offers paper, tin and china as suitable gifts for the 1st, 10th and 20th wedding anniversary, we believe that certain occasions demand something a little more captivating. For a little assistance, we've drawn together our favourite gemstones, with a playful look at their symbolic meanings; because let's face it, you can never go wrong with jewellery.

1st Anniversary Labradorite

A 'firestone' which Eskimo Inuit's believed contained the Northern Lights

2nd Anniversary Moonstone

It was thought that when placed in the mouth during a full moon, lover's futures would be revealed

3rd Anniversary Amethyst

The 'dream stone', this majestic gemstone is associated with contentment

4th Anniversary Turquoise

One of the oldest protection amulets, it is thought to provide strength and peace

5th Anniversary Aquamarine

Thought to have a soothing effect on married couples, it can help work out differences and ensure a long and happy partnership

10th Anniversary Quartz

A chameleon of a gemstone, we love the many faces of this diverse gemstone

15th Anniversary Topaz

In both Eastern and Western astrology, topaz stands for strength and symbolises love and affection

20th Anniversary Garnet

From the Latin for pomegranate, the rich colours symbolising fertility, passion and love

25th Anniversary Silver

Resilient and malleable, it is the most reflective of all the precious metals

30th Anniversary Pearl

A work of art taking years to form, every pearl is unique in colour, lustre, size and shape.

35th Anniversary Coral

Its colour symbolises joy and happiness

40th Anniversary Ruby

In Sanskrit, rubies are known as ratnaraj, ‘king of precious stone'

50th Anniversary Gold

Containing no oxides, Gold is the only precious metal that will not tarnish

55th Anniversary Sapphire

The ancient Persians believed that the Earth rested on an enormous sapphire

60th Anniversary Diamond

One of the oldest minerals in the Universe, Diamond is the hardest natural substance known to man

70th Anniversary Platinum

So rare, all the platinum ever mined would not cover your ankles if poured in to an Olympic swimming pool

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