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Wedding Anniversaries
Certain gemstones have traditionally been associated with particular wedding anniversaries. Emily Post, an American socialite, was the first author to publish a list of etiquette concerning anniversary gemstones back in 1922. Since this time, the list has expanded and been updated to include:
1st | Gold | 21st | Iolite |
2nd | Garnet | 22nd | Spinel |
3rd | Pearl | 23rd | Imperial Topaz |
4th | Topaz | 24th | Tanzanite |
5th | Sapphire | 25th | Silver |
6th | Amethyst | 30th | Pearl |
7th | Onyx | 35th | Emerald |
8th | Tourmaline | 40th | Ruby |
9th | Lapis Lazuli | 45th | Sapphire |
10th | Diamond | 50th | Gold |
11th | Turquoise | 60th | Diamomd |
12th | Jade | 65th | Star Sapphire |
13th | Citrine or Moonstone | 70th | Platinum |
14th | Opal | ||
15th | Ruby | ||
16th | Peridot | ||
17th | Aventurine | ||
18th | Chrysoberyl | ||
19th | Aquamarine | ||
20th | Emerald |
Rich and rare were the gems she wore,
And a bright gold ring on her hand she bore.
~ Thomas Moore