Anniversary Gifts - Thirty-Fifth Anniversary
By: Michael Russell
Well, you’ve reached another anniversary milestone, your thirty-fifth wedding anniversary. If you’re looking for an anniversary gift for this blessed event, you have just entered your third straight year of the gemstone gift. This year is none other than Jade for your modern gift idea. Of course, for you traditionalists, there is always the traditional gift, which this year just happens to be coral, which we will cover first.
Because the thirty-fifth anniversary is such a big one, the gift makers more than have you covered, especially if you’re looking for something made of coral.
For starters, you can get your spouse a nice coral stone bowl. These come in a variety of diameters from 2 by 5 inches to 3 by 8 inches. The price range however is a lot broader than the diameter of the bowls themselves as they go for between $20 and $60 depending on the size.
You can also get your significant other a coral stone serving tray. These also come in different sizes ranging from 10 by 12 to 12 by 15. That’s inches. Fortunately, the price ranges of these aren’t quite as wide. You can pick up one of these gems for under $60.
If you’re looking for something a little more unusual, you can pick up a nice coral stone candleholder. These are also sold according to size and are priced accordingly. You can pick up a four inch holder for about $20 or an eight inch holder for about $30. Of course, you can also get various sizes in between, all roughly in the same price range.
If you’re looking to spend a little more money, there are a variety of coral stone vases that you can get from rounded to cylindrical. The price range of these beauties also depends on the size and goes from $30 to $70.
If all of this sounds like ladies’ stuff, don’t worry guys. Your wife can pick you up a nice coral stone chess set for about $200. Ladies, if your husband is a chess buff, this may just be the gift for him.
Of course, there is always the modern day anniversary gift idea of jade. Yes, you are going to spend a lot more money, but after 35 years, money should be no object. So how about a jade butterfly pendant for about $105? Maybe the thought of a dragon jade pendant for $180 floats your boat. If you want to really impress your spouse you can pick up a dragon and bat pendant for about $200. A fish and lotus pendant will set you back about $250.
Jade rings are a little cheaper and come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. You can pick up a nice jade ring between $75 and $100. Jade earrings will run anywhere from $45 to $120. But if you want to really spend the big bucks, a jade bracelet can cost you as much as $500. Yes, bracelets are a lot of money.
Between the coral and jade ideas you should have no trouble getting your spouse just the right gift for this very special day.
Michael Russell
Your Independent guide to Anniversary Gifts