Meaningful Gifts to Mark Every Year Together

Author: Chris O'Dea | Last Updated: January 2026

Anniversaries deserve more than routine. Whether it's your first year together or your fiftieth, the right piece of jewellery or a carefully chosen watch becomes part of your shared story. This guide covers anniversary gifts across every budget—from thoughtful tokens under £50 to heirloom pieces that will outlast you both.

Traditional anniversary materials offer a framework, but they're not rules. We've organised this guide by price and occasion, with nods to tradition where it adds meaning rather than obligation.

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Traditional Anniversary Materials

These traditional materials can guide your choice—or simply inspire:

  • 1st Anniversary: Paper (modern: clocks/watches)
  • 5th Anniversary: Wood (modern: silverware)
  • 10th Anniversary: Tin/Aluminium (modern: diamond jewellery)
  • 15th Anniversary: Crystal (modern: watches)
  • 20th Anniversary: China (modern: platinum)
  • 25th Anniversary: Silver
  • 30th Anniversary: Pearl
  • 40th Anniversary: Ruby
  • 50th Anniversary: Gold
  • 60th Anniversary: Diamond

Under £50 — Thoughtful Tokens

Meaningful gestures that prove it's the thought, not the price tag.

Nomination Italy

The Nomination Composable® system lets you add charms that mark your journey together. See our Nomination Jewellery Guide.

  • Heart charms — Classic love symbols (from £22)
  • Infinity charms — Forever symbols (from £22)
  • Letter charms — Initials that matter (from £22)
  • Birthstone charms — A personal touch (from £27)

Clogau

  • Clogau Key Rings — Welsh gold heritage (from £30)

£50–£100 — Beautiful Everyday Pieces

Jewellery they'll wear daily, reminding them of you.

ChloBo

ChloBo pieces stack beautifully. See our ChloBo Brand Guide.

  • Interlock Heart Bracelet — Partnership symbolism (from £75)
  • Twisted Rope Bracelet — Strength through connection (from £65)
  • Birthstone Bracelets — Meaningful personal touch

Kit Heath

Kit Heath offers refined British design.

  • Blossom Flyte Heart Necklace (from £68)
  • Infinity Stud Earrings (from £45)

£100–£200 — Signature Pieces

Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwood makes a statement. See our Vivienne Westwood Brand Guide.

  • Mini Bas Relief Pendant (from £115)
  • Loelia Stud Earrings (from £95)
  • Pearl pieces — 30th anniversary tradition (from £120)

Clogau

Clogau Welsh gold heritage. See our Clogau Brand Guide.

  • Tree of Life® Collection (from £99)
  • Cariad® Collection — “Love” in Welsh (from £109)
  • Am Byth® Collection — “Forever” (from £119)

Swarovski

Swarovski crystal brilliance. See our Swarovski Brand Guide.

  • Attract Soul Necklace (from £109)
  • Millenia Bracelet (from £119)
  • Jewellery Sets (from £150)

Over £200 — Milestone & Heirloom Pieces

Tissot

Tissot Swiss watches mark time together. See our Tissot Watches Guide.

  • Tissot PRX (from £295)
  • Tissot Gentleman (from £325)
  • Tissot Le Locle (from £375)
  • Tissot Powermatic 80 (from £495)

Citizen

Citizen Eco-Drive longevity. See our Citizen Watches Guide.

  • Citizen Eco-Drive (from £199)
  • Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic (from £279)

Anniversary Ideas by Milestone

1st Anniversary

Modern tradition: watches. Olivia Burton or Tissot mark the first year.

10th Anniversary

Modern tradition: diamonds. Nomination diamond charms or Swarovski crystal.

25th Anniversary — Silver

ChloBo, Kit Heath, and Clogau sterling silver.

30th Anniversary — Pearl

Vivienne Westwood pearl collections.

50th Anniversary — Gold

Clogau Welsh gold or a gold-tone Swiss watch.

Anniversary Gifts for Him

  • Tissot PRX or Gentleman (from £295)
  • Citizen Eco-Drive (from £199)
  • BOSS Chronograph (from £229)
  • Tommy Hilfiger watches (from £129)
  • Men’s bracelets and cufflinks

Sizing & Care

Use our Jewellery & Watch Size Guide and Jewellery Care Guide.

Delivery & Collection

  • Next-Day Delivery: Order before 3pm Mon–Fri (£5.95)
  • Same-Day Click & Collect: Order before 4pm
  • Gift wrapping available
  • Gift vouchers for last-minute gifts