Gemstones and flowers are as commonly published in US lists; sources differ, so use them as ideas.
Ruby gift ideas for the 40th anniversary
- Ruby jewelryFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Ruby-red wineFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Ruby anniversary partyFind it: AmazonEtsy
- A bottle of red from your wedding year
- Red rose bouquet with 40 stemsFind it: AmazonEtsy
Ruby gift ideas
- Ruby gifts
- Ruby earrings
Gemstone and flower ideas
- Ruby jewelry: a ring, pendant or earrings with the year’s stone.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Gladiolus: a bouquet on the day, or a plant that lasts.
An experience instead of a thing
Throw a ruby anniversary party with family.
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 40th anniversary
Tell us the date and we will email you two weeks before, with ruby and ruby 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 40th anniversary gift?
Ruby. Ideas include ruby jewelry, ruby-red wine, ruby anniversary party.
What is the modern 40th anniversary gift?
Ruby.
What is the 40th anniversary gemstone and flower?
Many US lists give ruby as the gemstone and gladiolus as the flower. Lists differ, so treat these as ideas, not rules.
How should we celebrate our 40th anniversary?
Throw a ruby anniversary party with family.
Tips from travellers
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