Jewellery Guide

 Abbreviations
 Anniversaries
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 Ring Size
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Wedding Anniversaries

Wedding Anniversaries were originally know by the number of years a couple had been married.

The traditional gift from a husband to his wife on their 1st anniversary was an eternity ring.

In medieval times it became popular in central Europe to celebrate the 25th and 50th Anniversaries with the husband crowning his wife with a wreath made of silver or gold. Although this practice has not continued we still use the terms 'Silver' and 'Golden' to describe the 25th and 50th anniversaries respectively. In Biblical times a 50th anniversary was called a jubilee and  publicly announced with a trumpet fanfare.

1st Pearl
2nd Coral
3rd Turquoise
4th Amber
5th Diamond
6th Sapphire
7th Aquamarine
8th Amethyst
9th Tourmaline
10th Diamond
11th Garnet
12th Citrine
13th Lapis
14th Opal
15th Diamond
16th Jade
17th Emerald
18th Malachite
19th Beryl
20th Diamond
25th Silver
30th Diamond
35th Pearl
40th Ruby
45th Sapphire
50th Gold
55th Emerald
60th Diamond