Keep your marriage alive - remember your anniverary. - Article

  -  by Amanda  |   5 Jan 2017   |   Culture & News

First year Anniversary: Gold

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Gold does not corrode and so it became a symbol of immortality and power in many ancient cultures. The value and beauty of solid gold made it an ideal material for particularly important political and religious objects such as crowns, symbolic statues, and offerings. Since the first year is such a wonderful milestone, what better way to celebrate than with a gold wedding band for him and her. Gold is also used for the 50th anniversary. Symbolizing prosperity, strength, and wisdom, it represents the essence of what a fifty-year marriage should be.

10th year Anniversary: Diamond

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Diamonds have a long history as beautiful objects of desire. In the first century AD, the Roman naturalist Pliny stated: "Diamond is the most valuable, not only of precious stones, but of all things in this world." Upgrade your original wedding bands with beautiful new diamonds to celebrate ten years of unconditional love. Diamonds are also used for 60 year anniversaries! You can bring it back full circle as you reminisce on your time picking out her first diamond. Treat yourselves to gifts of diamond jewelry that you both can enjoy!

15th Anniversary: Ruby

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Symbolizing love and passion, the ruby is one of the most desired gemstones of all. Early cultures treasured rubies for their similarity to the redness of the blood that flowed through their veins, and believed that rubies held the power of life. As a symbol of passion, ruby makes an ideal romantic gift. Like the 15th year anniversary, the 40 year anniversary is also celebrated with rubies. Within this stone is thought to lie a flame of fire that grows brighter with each passing year, just like the flame of a forty-year marriage. Express your gratitude and love with this elegant red stone.

20 Year Anniversary: Emerald

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The emerald is used to celebrate the 20th anniversary. The emerald was once cherished by Spanish conquistadors, Inca kings, and pharaohs. The beautiful green stone represented royalty and wealth. This beautiful stone celebrates a radiant and growing marriage; choose from many emerald pieces at weddingbands.com.

25th Anniversary: Silver

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Twenty five years uses silver to celebrate! It comes from the Latin word "argentum" which means "shiny" or "white." Like silver, may your marriage and love continue to shine in splendor and radiance as you grow old together. At weddingbands.com, we have many silver wedding bands along with silver jewelry to help you both celebrate.

30th Anniversary: Pearl

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Thirty years means pearls! Symbolizing hidden beauty, the pearl reminds the maturing couple that what is most valuable is the shared experience of life with another. Celebrate three whole decades together with beautiful pearl pieces.