Anniversary Gemstones

The Anniversary Gemstone List shown below is the list officially recognized by Gemological Institute of America (GIA), Jewelers of America (JA), the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA), and the American Gem Society (AGS). The origins of the list date back to the beginning of the 20th century, which was established by European Jewelers' Guilds.

1: Gold Jewelry
2: Garnet
3: Pearls
4: Blue Topaz
5: Sapphire
6: Amethyst
7: Onyx
8: Tourmaline
9: Lapis Lazuli
10: Diamond Jewelry
11: Turquoise
12: Jade

13: Citrine
14: Opal
15: Ruby
16: Peridot
17: Watches
18: Cat's-Eye Chrysoberyl
19: Aquamarine
20: Emerald
21: Iolite
22: Spinel
23: Imperial Topaz
24: Tanzanite

25: Silver Jubilee
30: Pearl Jubilee
35: Emerald
40: Ruby
45: Sapphire
50: Golden Jubilee
55: Alexandrite
60: Diamond Jubilee
70: Sapphire Jubilee
80: Ruby Jubilee

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Wedding Band History

The wedding band tradition dates back to ancient Egyptian time, while the exchange Custom Jewelry of bands comes to us from the time of the Roman Empire where the bands were used as part of the public promise in the marriage contract between a man and a woman.
The band represents love, endless devotion, and eternity, as the band has no end. The band is worn on the forth finger, as this finger is directly connected to the heart. It is thought this is the “vein of love”. Depending on the tradition and country, the wedding band can be worn on either hand. Christians made the wedding bands part of the marriage ceremony.