Traditional Wedding Anniversary Gifts. First... Paper. Fifth... Wood. Tenth... Tin. Twenty-Fifth... Silver. Fortieth... Ruby. Forty-Fifth... Sapphire. Fiftieth... Gold. Fifty-Fifth... Emerald. Sixtieth... Diamond.
For the 45th, I’ve always gone with sapphire since it fits the traditional list. Even something small like a pendant or cufflinks works great if you’re keeping things simple.
If you ever want to mix things up past the usual paper, wood, and silver ideas, I’ve found that something personal and wearable hits differently. I once marked an anniversary with a ring upgrade, and mens gold wedding bands were a surprisingly sweet way to tie the year together without overthinking it. It keeps the tradition vibe but feels a bit more fun and meaningful.
