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8th Anniversary Present Facts:-
- Traditional Gift: Pottery and Bronze
- Modern/ contemporary Gift: Linen and Lace
- Flower: Clematis
- Gemstone: Multi-coloured Tourmaline and Aventurine
Your marriage is chugging along amiably. It has settled down into a comfortable groove, the kids are growing, your job is on a roll, the two of you actually do love and care for each other. But, has life become just a wee bit humdrum? Your eighth wedding anniversary is here, and…
… this is the perfect time to bring out the romantic ideas from the mothballs and allow creativity to flow.
Yes, be romantic, think out of the box. What would set her heart aflutter? Are you a predictable sort of a guy? Surprise her with a least-expected innovative style. Use the year’s traditional theme of pottery and bronze as a receptacle for another gift.
Clematis – the 8th Anniversary Flower
Symbolising the very admirable quality of resourcefulness is the beautiful star-shaped whitish flower known as Clematis – the 8th anniversary flower.
The name ‘clematis’ is derived from the Greek word ‘klema’, which means vine branch or vine-like. Most species are known as Clematis in English, while some are also known as ‘Traveller’s joy’, and ‘Old man’s beard’.
This flower represented contradictory qualities for the Romans and the Greeks. While the ancient Romans considered the clematis had powers to protect them from thunderstorms, the Germans believed the clematis would attract lightning.
Hide a stunning multi-coloured tourmaline and aventurine neckpiece inside an exquisite piece of pottery. Voila! Two-in-one!
8th Anniversary Jewellery – Aventurine and Multi-coloured Tourmaline
Aventurine is a lovely semi-translucent (and sometimes opaque) stone that comes in silvery, yellow, reddish brown, greenish-brown, bluish green and orange colours. The name of this gemstone is derived from Italian word for ‘by chance’ – ‘per aventura’.
Aventurine is believed to be the gemstone stone of good luck or chance and is worn for attracting opportunity.
Wearing an aventurine is also said to act as a confidence booster and relieve anxiety and fear.
The multi-coloured tourmaline is among the most colourful and spectacular of crystals. They are very popular as ornamental as well as healing stones.
Wearing a multi-coloured tourmaline is said to be beneficial for restoring balance in relationships.
Or, give her a personalised mug with your special romantic message just for her so that she kick-starts her mornings feeling snugly cherished. Up the sensual quotient of your marriage by presenting her with contemporary gifts of linen and lace – crisp linen sheets and some truly erotic lacy lingerie.
Show her how imaginative you can get by tying a bracelet made of the anniversary stones to a bouquet of clematis, the flowers that are associated with the eight wedding anniversary.