25th Anniversary Jewellery Ideas

Twenty-five years of marriage is a milestone worth marking. Traditionally it is the silver anniversary, though many couples look for something more personal than silver, and diamonds are a fitting choice for a gift that celebrates a quarter-century.

The tradition

Anniversary gift traditions assign a material to each year. The 25th is traditionally silver, and the 50th is gold. These are customs, and you are free to choose anything. Many couples give diamond or gold jewellery for the 25th, to mark the occasion with something lasting.

Ideas for her

• A diamond pendant: a solitaire pendant is timeless, and a cluster adds more sparkle. See our pendants.
• Diamond earrings: studs or small drops for daily wear. See diamond studs buying guide.
• An anniversary band or eternity ring: a symbol of your years together. See anniversary bands and eternity rings: a guide.
• A bracelet: a slim diamond bracelet for the wrist. See our bracelets.

Ideas for him

• A gold chain or a pendant.
• A ring: a gold band or a signet-style ring.
• A bracelet or kada. See diamond studs and rings for men.

Ideas that mark the number

• A piece with twenty-five small diamonds, or a design that includes the number in some form.
• An engraved date or message.
• A set of twenty-five-year-old pieces updated and reset. See redesigning old family jewellery into modern pieces.

Make it personal

Think about what you have shared: places, jokes, family. A piece with an engraved date, initials or a short phrase makes it unique. A custom design can capture something particular. See how custom jewellery design works.

Plan the presentation

The way you give it adds to its meaning. See how to present a jewellery gift.

Budget

Set a total in advance, and choose the piece that fits it. See how to set a diamond jewellery budget.

Gifts from children or family

Children may like to join together on a gift for their parents. A shared gift can be a pendant or earrings that they will wear for years.

Common questions

Do we need silver for a 25th anniversary? No. It is a tradition, not a rule. Diamond and gold gifts are very common.

Is it a good time to upgrade an old ring? Yes. Many couples upgrade a ring or add a band at a milestone.

How early should we order? A few weeks for ready-made pieces, longer for custom work.

Marking the day

Silver or diamond, the gesture counts. Many couples remember the milestone by what was said as much as by what was given. A short note, a shared dinner or a photograph from your wedding day beside the gift will make it feel complete. If you have a special place from your early years together, think about whether the piece can echo it in some way.

Choosing a piece you can both enjoy

Some couples buy a piece for one of them and a smaller gift for the other, so both feel part of the celebration. Others choose one shared item, such as a pair of rings, that they wear together. There is no wrong answer. Pick what feels right for the two of you.

Find the right piece

Book an appointment to see ideas together, or browse our anniversary collection.