Anniversaries are milestones in a relationship that should be celebrated as such. They commemorate the time you’ve spent with your significant other and the love that you’ve shared together. Among married couples, anniversary rings are steadily replacing more traditional anniversary gifts like paper given for the first year of marriage, or wood for five years. Still, many are unsure about which anniversary they should mark with an anniversary ring, or what ring style they should choose.
If your anniversary with your significant other, spouse or partner, is approaching and you’re considering marking it with a stunning ring, read on for a briefing on anniversary ring etiquette.
The majority of couples choose to mark their milestone anniversaries with an anniversary ring. In Western cultures, these include the 10-year, 15-year, 25-year anniversaries, and so on. Typically, anniversary rings are given to women, although some couples choose to mark their anniversary with matching anniversary bands.
However, each couple is different and may want to celebrate other events that are significant to them. Some couples may celebrate the anniversary of their first date or the day they got engaged. Others may celebrate important events in their life, such as buying a house, having a child, or overcoming a difficult time together.
Some couples choose not to wait until their 10-year anniversary to give the gift of a ring. It’s not uncommon for couples to celebrate an ‘’off’’ anniversary with an anniversary ring.
What we consider anniversary rings are also commonly exchanged when married couples are renewing their wedding vows. This is a tradition that is growing in popularity in the U.S.
While it is not uncommon to go for a vintage or antique engagement ring, especially if it’s a family heirloom, anniversary rings tend to be more modern. They can come in different settings and feature stones of various colors, a trend that has also become increasingly popular with engagement rings.
While a traditional engagement ring would typically be a diamond solitaire, anniversary rings don’t usually have one center stone. Instead, they are set with multiple stones. A particularly popular anniversary ring style is a three-stone ring, where the three stones represent the past, the present and the future of a couple’s life together. Similar symbolism comes with the eternity band, with diamonds featured all around the band. Both styles symbolize the unbreakable bond of everlasting love.
If you want to add further symbolism to your anniversary ring, you can opt for a non-traditional stone. There are several options, such as black onyx for the 10th, rubies for the 15th, emeralds for the 20th, and pearls for the 30th anniversary. Black onyx for the 10-year anniversary is a more modern gift tradition. This stone is believed to absorb negative energy and help to resolve conflicts. If you are more traditional, you can opt for diamonds, which are appropriate for any anniversary. As for the 15th anniversary, traditionally couples opt for crystal, while the 20th and 30th anniversaries are marked with platinum and diamond jewelry respectively.
When to gift an anniversary ring
The majority of couples choose to mark their milestone anniversaries with an anniversary ring. In Western cultures, these include the 10-year, 15-year, 25-year anniversaries, and so on. Typically, anniversary rings are given to women, although some couples choose to mark their anniversary with matching anniversary bands.
However, each couple is different and may want to celebrate other events that are significant to them. Some couples may celebrate the anniversary of their first date or the day they got engaged. Others may celebrate important events in their life, such as buying a house, having a child, or overcoming a difficult time together.
Some couples choose not to wait until their 10-year anniversary to give the gift of a ring. It’s not uncommon for couples to celebrate an ‘’off’’ anniversary with an anniversary ring.
What we consider anniversary rings are also commonly exchanged when married couples are renewing their wedding vows. This is a tradition that is growing in popularity in the U.S.
Popular Styles: Rings and Bands
While it is not uncommon to go for a vintage or antique engagement ring, especially if it’s a family heirloom, anniversary rings tend to be more modern. They can come in different settings and feature stones of various colors, a trend that has also become increasingly popular with engagement rings.
While a traditional engagement ring would typically be a diamond solitaire, anniversary rings don’t usually have one center stone. Instead, they are set with multiple stones. A particularly popular anniversary ring style is a three-stone ring, where the three stones represent the past, the present and the future of a couple’s life together. Similar symbolism comes with the eternity band, with diamonds featured all around the band. Both styles symbolize the unbreakable bond of everlasting love.
Choice of gemstones
If you want to add further symbolism to your anniversary ring, you can opt for a non-traditional stone. There are several options, such as black onyx for the 10th, rubies for the 15th, emeralds for the 20th, and pearls for the 30th anniversary. Black onyx for the 10-year anniversary is a more modern gift tradition. This stone is believed to absorb negative energy and help to resolve conflicts. If you are more traditional, you can opt for diamonds, which are appropriate for any anniversary. As for the 15th anniversary, traditionally couples opt for crystal, while the 20th and 30th anniversaries are marked with platinum and diamond jewelry respectively.
How to wear an anniversary ring
There are several ways to wear an anniversary ring, depending on the style of the ring. An anniversary band can be paired with your wedding band and engagement ring. Or you could choose to wear an anniversary ring in place of your engagement ring. If your wedding band and engagement ring make a perfect match and you don’t want to add any items, you can always wear your anniversary ring on your right hand.What about men’s anniversary rings?
Although it’s women who usually receive anniversary rings as gifts, there are exceptions. A man who receives an anniversary band may choose to wear it instead of his wedding band. Others may wish to wear both, with the wedding band staying put on their left hand, and their anniversary band on their right hand.Let us help you celebrate your anniversary!
Leo Hamel Fine Jewelry & Engagement Rings Store boasts nearly four decades of doing business and countless customers whom we helped mark the important events in their lives with beautiful high-end jewelry. Our staff is eager to help you choose the perfect anniversary ring or any other jewelry you may be seeking. Visit us in store on San Diego Avenue, and we will help you make your anniversary the most memorable yet!
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Publish date
January 18, 2020
