Gemstones and flowers are as commonly published in US lists; sources differ, so use them as ideas.
China gift ideas for the 20th anniversary
- Fine china dinner set
- Trip to ChinaFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Hand-painted ceramicsFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Hand-painted china serving setFind it: AmazonEtsy
- A fine china tea set and afternoon tea out
Platinum gift ideas
- Platinum jewelry
- Platinum ring or band
- Platinum cufflinks
Gemstone and flower ideas
- Emerald jewelry: a ring, pendant or earrings with the year’s stone.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Aster: a bouquet on the day, or a plant that lasts.
An experience instead of a thing
Plan a trip you have talked about for years.
Make it personal
Pair the theme with something only you two would understand: a place, a song, a date. A short handwritten note listing a favorite memory from each year costs nothing and is often the part people keep. Need words? Try the message writer.
These are the themes most widely published in the US. Lists in the UK and elsewhere differ for a few years; follow whichever your family uses.
Never miss your 20th anniversary
Tell us the date and we will email you two weeks before, with china and platinum gift ideas for that year. Add the year you married and we will match the theme every year after.
Frequently asked questions
What is the traditional 20th anniversary gift?
China. Ideas include fine china dinner set, trip to china, hand-painted ceramics.
What is the modern 20th anniversary gift?
Platinum.
What is the 20th anniversary gemstone and flower?
Many US lists give emerald as the gemstone and aster as the flower. Lists differ, so treat these as ideas, not rules.
How should we celebrate our 20th anniversary?
Plan a trip you have talked about for years.
Tips from travellers
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