Top 20th Wedding Anniversary Present Ideas

Top of the 20th wedding anniversary present ideas is china, because it’s the traditional gift theme for the 20 year anniversary. AND, it’s one of the modern/ contemporary gift options too!

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The choice of china for wedding anniversary presents might not be the most obvious to most people. In fact, you’re probably thinking “china? Oh that helps no end!”. But, before you rush out to buy a new dinner service and run the risk of having it thrown back at you plate by plate, listen to our ideas.

When it comes to china, most people think Wedgewood or Royal Doulton. That’s fine if she’s into china collectibles but, if not, she’s probably not going to appreciate your wall plate, vase or fine figurine.

The truth is, you can use the china theme to buy anything from a bone china mug up. So why not show a nod to tradition by giving her a humorous or loved-up mug, but pop something that’s really going to bowl her over inside? Something like an eternity ring, necklace or bracelet or designer watch. You could even hide the extravagant gift within by filling the mug with chocolates.

If this idea appeals to you then you’ll need the facts on the traditional anniversary jewellery for the 20th wedding anniversary. Emerald is the beautiful green gemstone that marks the 20th year. Rare (and, sadly, expensive) Emerald is also the birthstone for the month of May. If that’s your wife then you just have to get her emerald jewellery this anniversary.

If she doesn’t like emerald, yellow or golden diamonds are the alternative. Don’t confuse yellow with cheap, low-grade off-white white diamonds (m, n, etc). Intensely and genuinely coloured diamonds are very attractive, extremely rare and very, very expensive. Consider, for example, that the 616-carat Kimberley Octahedron — the largest diamond in the world — is yellow! Maybe you can convince her she likes emeralds after all!

Gifts aside, don’t forget the flowers. And, the customary anniversary flower for the 20th wedding anniversary is The Day Lily. It’s ideal for celebrating a 20th wedding anniversary, because it signifies the hope and enthusiasm a couple still have for each other — even after two decades!

The problem with the 19th wedding anniversary, is that there is no traditional present for this anniversary year. Sadly, there also isn’t a traditional flower to give either. So, a the easy route to anniversary gift inspirational looks like it’s closed. Or is it?!

Back in olden times, the 19th anniversary might not have seemed like a big deal but, thankfully, nowadays it is. In these times of soaring divorce rates and short marriages — the average in the UK now is a little over 11 years — every year over ten is a massive milestone. Perhaps recognising this, the authors of the modern/ contemporary alternative to the traditional anniversary year list, did bless the 19th year with a specific gift theme: bronze!

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Bronze? Heck, do we even use that metal any more? Isn’t that just for statues. Correct me if I am wrong but bronze was at its peak about 3000 years ago — during the bronze age! What chumps came up with the idea of bronze for the 19th year? Just when it was looking easier, suddenly again it looks like the 19th anniversary present is going to be a problem!

But wait. There’s one more alternative. God bless the jewellers, because they too bothered to cover the 19th anniversary in their list of gemstones for anniversary years. And, thankfully, it’s beautiful and affordable ( and still in everyday use!) Topaz or Aquamarine! Yeah! Another anniversary present problem solved!