The Best Anniversary Gifts by Year - Gansu Healing Crystal Co.,Ltd

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By Brigitt Earley

Finding a gift that captures something meaningful about a couple's unique history together or embodies how well you know each other can be a challenge, but it will also make a deeper impact, says Vinita Mehta, a licensed clinical psychologist in Washington, D.C., who has written about the emotions behind gift giving. "Gifts are an expression of the closeness in a relationship," she says.

Even within the longstanding lists of traditional and modern gifts by anniversary year, you’ll want to find something truly special. We tapped six gifting pros to share their no-fail suggestions for milestone years. Browse the picks below, and then check out our experts’ ideas for engagement gifts and wedding presents too.

$50+ at Book of the Month

$25 at Papier

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A great gift is something that lines up with a person's interests, Los Angeles-based etiquette expert Elaine Swann points out, and the first anniversary offers an open framework since paper is such a widely used material. If they like to read, consider a Book of the Month Club subscription so they’ll always have something new to dive into, she says. Phoeniz, Ariz.-based husband and wife destination-wedding photographers Andrew and Mashaida Tran suggest taking the paper theme one step further, tucking the subscription certificate into a box of monogrammed stationery. We love this set from Papier with a modern scalloped trim, which comes in nine colors.

$139 at MoMA

What better way to reflect the longevity of your relationship than with an actual timepiece? For a spin on the standard, opt for a graphic-looking alarm clock (that might even spark a healthy no-phones-in-bed habit). Mehta recommends one inspired by the iconic chair designs of Danish designer and architect Arne Jacobsen. With a touch-sensor light and snooze feature, this streamlined plastic-and-steel clock also looks sleek on a nightstand.

$220 at Amazon

Make their mornings more manageable with a sunrise alarm clock that's designed to wake them up gently, even if they’re night owls. The Philips SmartSleep Connected Sleep and Wake-Up Light HF3670/60 is the one we recommend most after testing; it has an effective light progression, assortment of soothing sounds and high-end design.

$75+ at Framebridge

An easy wood-based pick, says Tran, is a framed photograph, painting, textile or other sentimental object. (Perhaps you bought your first home together and can press a couple of roses from your garden?) Her go-to source is Framebridge: "They walk you through the process of choosing the frame" down to the color, material and placement in your home, she says. To make it even more meaningful, add a small metal plate engraved with a special quote, song lyrics or part of your vows.

$312 at Burke Decor

$399 at Pottery Barn

When it comes to utensil sets, nothing beats the quality craftsmanship of artisan-made pieces, says Barbi Walters of The Lynden Lane Co., a wedding and environmental design firm in Laguna Beach, Calif. She favors the stainless steel, ivory acrylic—handled Laguiole flatware. Offering service for six, the set is made by a third-generation family-run company in Thiers, France, and comes in an impressive-looking wood box.

$1,790 at Amazon

$1,790 at Walmart

Highly durable tin and aluminum show up frequently in backyard gear designed to withstand the elements, notes Yaz Quiles, a New York City-based event producer, so an outdoor appliance in these materials makes perfect sense as a present. Quiles suggests the Kamado Grill, a compact charcoal grill made of cast aluminum that can sear up to 14 burgers at a time. "You can control the temperature more precisely than with a traditional grill," she says, "and the cast iron helps food retain moisture and flavor."

$2,750 at Saks Fifth Avenue

A can't-go-wrong pick to celebrate your first decade together, according to Walters, is a piece of jewelry that strikes a balance of special-looking and appropriate for everyday wear—and even better when it's sustainably made. She loves Oscar Massin's delicate flower pendant made of recycled gold and lab-grown diamonds, which comes on a 16- to 18-inch adjustable chain so it’ll sit at just the right spot.

$330 at Amazon

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$395 at Bloomingdale's

Crystal may not be something that's used day-to-day in most homes, but one place it definitely belongs? On your bar cart, says Walters, since that's a spot where you can easily get elegant with home entertaining. This classic pick from Waterford features a sculptural crystal cap, making it a decanter and objet d’art in one.

$164 at Houzz

Give the gift of better happy hours at home with a set of crystal wine glasses. The jet black stems give these otherwise classic Reidel glasses a little edge, and, they’re dishwasher-safe, so your recipients will find them easy to keep clean.

$4,475 at Net-a-Porter

If you’re spending a lot on a watch for the 15th anniversary, you want one that delivers on all the important design facets, including an elevated aesthetic and quality construction from a trusted, high-end brand. This Hermès style is a winner on all accounts, says Walters, adding that the soft, stitched-leather strap wraps around, mimicking layered jewelry—a one-and-done option for nearly any outfit.

$130 at Neiman Marcus

Like "art" for your table, china in a painterly pattern dresses up a meal so that family gatherings or even just a dinner for two feel like an occasion, says Walters. She Like "art" for your table, china in a painterly pattern dresses up a meal so that family gatherings or even just a dinner for two feel like an occasion, says Walters. The "I Love Baroque" collection from Versace—gold-accented dinner plates, bowls, tea cups and saucers and more—will make their place settings infinitely more glam.

$200 at Total Wine

$200 at Drizly

There's nothing quite like tequila to signal a party, which is why, for a couple who enjoys making a big deal of celebrations, Patron Gran Platinum tequila can be an apropos 20th anniversary gift in lieu of an actual platinum object, says Quiles. She likes the triple-distilled, oak-rested pick for its smooth sipping and full-bodied flavor.

$100 at Neiman Marcus

$100 at Bloomingdales

Studies show people appreciate sentimental gifts, and that we may underestimate this appreciation, says Mehtra, who suggests giving a silver frame with a favorite photograph or handmade art that has some significance to your relationship. Nambé frames are Quiles’ favorites for their "beautiful and modern organic shapes that you won't find anywhere else"—and, best of all, they look exactly like sterling silver but are actually crafted out of an eight-metal alloy that never needs polishing.

$395 at Saks Fifth Avenue

How about adding an understated sterling silver bangle to her everyday bracelet stack? This one from Ippolita has a beautifully sculptural shape and hammered texture.

$160 at Ssense

A stylish serving spoon can elevate their weeknight meals and dinner parties. This brushed metal silver-tone option is a statement maker with its round shape, coin-edge handle and stone detail at the end.

$395 at Neiman Marcus

A strand of pearls is pretty much always appreciated, but why not add a modern twist? Consider this set of sterling silver studs in David Yurman's signature rope design—pearl and diamond details give them an extra touch of glitz.

$1,250 at Neiman Marcus

She’ll adore this 18-karat yellow gold ring from a much-loved French brand known for high-quality jewelry with contemporary shapes. With a loop of white diamonds surrounding a larger round one, it's an everyday piece with a chic edge.

$3,125 at Bergdorf Goodman

Cuff links are one of the easiest ways to put a personal spin on a tuxedo or suit, so they’re often a welcome addition to a wardrobe. "They add elegance and refinement to any tuxedo, suit, or dress shirt," says Quiles. She recommends this square, sterling-silver pair with just the right amount of flash—a thin row of pavé diamonds—when you need something special for the 30th.

$149 at Mark & Graham

A milestone as major as the 50th calls for something festive, like a statement piece you can use for family gatherings, says Quiles, who's a fan of Mark & Graham's gold-plated wine and Champagne bowl. The pedestal-style piece can be filled with ice and bottles or even a bunch of flowers, to act as a centerpiece—and monogramming it with a name or wedding date turns it into an instant heirloom.

$125 at Macy's

A milestone as major as the 50th calls for something festive, which is why this set of gold-plated champagne flutes—paired with the happy couple's favorite bottle of bubbly—makes a foolproof gift. Bonus points if the accompanying bottle of champagne has a gold label.

$225 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Who says salt and pepper shakers can't be functional and beautiful? They may have seen a wide variety of accessories pass through their kitchen over the years, but this handcrafted, Swarovski crystal-studded, gold-plated set from L’Objet is guaranteed to wow them.