Anniversary gifts by year — the modern guide

The traditional list (paper for year one, leather for three, etc.) is charming but largely useless. Nobody wants paper.

Here's the modern list, by year, with the piece from our collection that fits each one:

Year 1 — Paper

Our message-card-only gift card, signed and folded into a love-knot fold. Send a real piece for the first real milestone.

Year 5 — Wood

Our acrylic plaque on a wood base. Looks like a paperweight. Reads like a love letter.

Year 10 — Tin (or Diamond)

The Forever Love Necklace with the brilliant center stone. Diamond, modern interpretation.

Year 25 — Silver

Sterling Silver Soulmate Necklace, the heaviest piece we make. For 25 years, you give weight.

Year 50 — Gold

Solid 14k gold-fill heart pendant — a piece you'd expect a museum to display.

Whatever the year, the rule is the same: specific beats expensive. A $60 piece with a story will outshine a $600 piece with none.