17th Anniversary Gift Dilemma

The 17th anniversary year gift is a real dilemma. For a starters, there is no traditional 17th year anniversary gift. Wasn’t considered special enough, so they just didn’t bother to list one.  Next, you’ll find that the modern customary 17th year gift is furniture! Come again?! Furniture!? Most men will realise that if they bought their wife a chair or coffee table for her anniversary gift then it’s likely to wind up wrapped around their heads! Furniture is clearly a house present and not suitable as a gift to celebrate 17 years of marriage.

OK,  so traditional – nil, customary – no way, that leaves the flowers (guess what? None listed!) and jewellery. Well, thank goodness, when it comes to jewellery there is some sensible advice for the 17th anniversary year gift.  According to tradition you should buy jewellery featuring amethyst or citrine.  So, jewellery it is then!

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Citrine is so named due to its lemon-yellow colour.  It has been worn as a protective talisman since ancient times and symbolises light-heartedness, joy and happiness — according to mythology and crystal therapy. Most women will just like its beautiful translucence though!

Amethyst is a semi-precious gemstone that comes in stunning shades of purple, lilac or mauve. The ancient Egyptians believed amethyst warded off negative feelings, while the Greeks thought it would helpprevent the wearer getting intoxicated.  Ideal if you wife likes a tipple or two or three (or four) then!

Amethyst and Citrine are feature in a wide range of jewellery from affordable up to highly exclusive handmade pieces. And, of course, there’s always the option of commissioning a custom piece with a designer/hand-maker. So there, you have it, giving jewellery is your route out of the 17th anniversary gift dilemma! Hoorah!

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