Are you searching for a standout anniversary gift? Your wife deserves the best—and you want to celebrate years of your love and devotion with something special. Take a look at what you need to know about gemstones, metals, designs, and your other jewelry store options.
Should You Choose A Ring?
Your wife might already have two rings, but does this mean she doesn't want another one? Even if your spouse has a wedding ring and an engagement ring, they may be looking to add to their collection with an anniversary ring. Add to her existing wedding ring with a stackable channel set diamond anniversary band. If you prefer to gift your wife with a ring for another finger, consider a three-stone setting. This type of ring has one stone to represent your past, one for the present, and one for your future together.
Even though rings are popular anniversary present picks, you may want to go a different route. A diamond tennis bracelet, heart-shaped pendant necklace, gemstone earrings, or charms that symbolize your relationship are other options you can explore.
Are Diamonds the Best Choice?
The answer to this question depends on a few factors. Before you invest in a diamond ring, necklace, earrings, or bracelet, ask yourself if your wife prefers this gemstone to all others. Some women would happily wear everything and anything dripping in diamonds—while others prefer a different type of gemstone or no gemstone at all.
Along with your wife's preferences, consider the piece of jewelry you want to buy, the overall style of the item, your wife's signature style, and the meaning behind the gift. If your wife has a casual chic look and tends to dress down, a diamond brooch or statement necklace won't match her style. Instead, look at something with a less dressy aesthetic such as a simple, subdued sterling silver chain or gold bangle.
You may also want to swap diamonds out for a gemstone special to you, or that has a special anniversary meaning. According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), garnet is the two-anniversary gemstone, pearls are the third, blue topaz is the fourth, sapphire is the fifth, amethyst is the sixth, onyx is the seventh, tourmaline is the eighth, and lapis lazuli is the ninth. If you want to combine the anniversary meaning behind a gemstone with your wife's love for diamonds and you're up to number 10, you're in luck. The GIA notes that diamonds are the tenth-anniversary gemstone.
Share8 March 2022
A few days ago, my mother-in-law’s dad passed away. This sweet man lived a long, full life. He was ninety-one-years-old when he died. At his funeral, my mother-in-law told me she liked the ruby, cross pendant I was wearing. Because I wanted to cheer this sweet woman up, I immediately came up with a plan. I decided to buy her a pendant like mine. Because this pendant was also available in sapphire, I decided to purchase this stone for my mother-in-law. Sapphire is her birthstone. On this blog, I hope you will discover the best types of jewelry items to buy for a mother-in-law. Enjoy!