Anniversary gifts and ideas

A marriage is something to celebrate, whether you are engaged or have been with your spouse for 60 years. Commitment requires constant work, abundant forgiveness and lots of love. Each anniversary has a special theme couples can use when choosing a gift. This tradition goes way back, though not everyone is aware of what the traditional gifts are. Here's a look at the major anniversaries and some gift ideas:

Fifth

Wood is a traditional gift for the fifth wedding anniversary. The modern variations are silverware and sapphire. If you and your spouse are about to hit the five-year mark, consider giving a present that follows this theme. Sapphire is a durable gemstone that has been used in such applications as super market scanners and spacecraft.

Gift option: The Pear Drops earrings by the Brian Gavin team feature sapphire and diamonds. They come in white, yellow and rose gold as well as platinum.

10th

Traditionally, spouses gave each other tin or aluminum on their 10th wedding anniversary. Nowadays, they can say, "I love you" with diamond jewelry. This anniversary is great because you have so many options. Create a unique gift by designing custom jewelry that references your marriage, or choose an existing piece that your spouse will love.

Gift option: Your husband will love the Men's Flat Brushed Band. This ring features one diamond cut in a baguette shape, which is set in a matte finished metal. You can also buy loose diamonds and have them set into a new watch.

15th

Crystal was the original gift for the 15th anniversary, but now couples give glass, watches or ruby. Ruby is known for its vibrant red color, though it ranges from red to slight purple. Sapphire and ruby are made from the same mineral, corundum, which is incredibly hard. The only difference between the two is color.

Gift option: Ruby and Diamond Clusters from the Brian Gavin team are the perfect earring set for the 15th anniversary.

20th

Originally china, the gift for the 20th anniversary is now emerald or platinum. This durable metal is a popular choice for modern consumers.

Gift option: Choose jewelry from the Brian Gavin team that is available in platinum. Many pieces come in white, yellow and rose gold as well as this anniversary metal.

25th

Silver is both the traditional and modern gift theme for the 25th anniversary.

Gift option: While silver jewelry is always a popular choice, you can create a unique gift by mixing metals. Purchase several pieces for your spouse in different metal options. This trend has been popular all throughout 2013.