Gemstones and flowers are as commonly published in US lists; sources differ, so use them as ideas.
Pearl gift ideas for the 30th anniversary
- Pearl jewelryFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Trip to a coastFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Pearl cufflinksFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Mother-of-pearl jewelry boxFind it: AmazonEtsy
- A pearl-handled cheese knife set
Diamond gift ideas
- Diamond jewelry
- A diamond eternity band
Gemstone and flower ideas
- Pearl jewelry: a ring, pendant or earrings with the year’s stone.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Lily: a bouquet on the day, or a plant that lasts.
An experience instead of a thing
Revisit your honeymoon destination, or a coastal town.
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 30th anniversary
Tell us the date and we will email you two weeks before, with pearl and diamond 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 30th anniversary gift?
Pearl. Ideas include pearl jewelry, trip to a coast, pearl cufflinks.
What is the modern 30th anniversary gift?
Diamond.
What is the 30th anniversary gemstone and flower?
Many US lists give pearl as the gemstone and lily as the flower. Lists differ, so treat these as ideas, not rules.
How should we celebrate our 30th anniversary?
Revisit your honeymoon destination, or a coastal town.
Tips from travellers
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