Gemstones and flowers are as commonly published in US lists; sources differ, so use them as ideas.
Emerald gift ideas for the 55th anniversary
- Emerald jewelryFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Trip to Ireland, the Emerald IsleFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Green garden makeoverFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Emerald-green throw for the living roomFind it: AmazonEtsy
Emerald gift ideas
- Emerald gifts
- Emerald earrings
Gemstone and flower ideas
- Alexandrite jewelry: a ring, pendant or earrings with the year’s stone.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Calla lily: a bouquet on the day, or a plant that lasts.
An experience instead of a thing
Take a trip to somewhere green and quiet.
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 55th anniversary
Tell us the date and we will email you two weeks before, with emerald and emerald 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 55th anniversary gift?
Emerald. Ideas include emerald jewelry, trip to ireland, the emerald isle, green garden makeover.
What is the modern 55th anniversary gift?
Emerald.
What is the 55th anniversary gemstone and flower?
Many US lists give alexandrite as the gemstone and calla lily as the flower. Lists differ, so treat these as ideas, not rules.
How should we celebrate our 55th anniversary?
Take a trip to somewhere green and quiet.
Tips from travellers
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