Anniversary gifts by year · 14th anniversary

14 Year Anniversary Gift: opal

Fourteen years: ivory on the traditional list, gold jewelry on the modern one, and opal on the gemstone list. Our picks bring the two together: natural, solid opal set in solid gold.

Traditional

Ivory

Modern

Gold jewelry

Gemstone

Opal

Our picks for the fourteenth anniversary

What to spend on a 14 year anniversary gift

Three honest levels for a fourteenth anniversary, with real starting prices:

From $300

An opal bracelet

A bezel-set opal chain bracelet from $300 in 18k gold, a simple everyday piece.

$875 to $1,150

Opal studs, huggies or a ring

Opal studs from $875 in sterling silver or $1,150 in gold, opal huggies from $900, or an opal and diamond floral halo ring from $1,150.

$1,350 and up

Opal with diamonds

Opal and diamond halo studs from $1,350 in 18k gold, or an opal and diamond heart necklace from $1,650.

Why opal for the fourteenth anniversary

Ivory is the traditional fourteenth gift, and gold jewelry the modern one. The gemstone list gives opal, a stone whose play of color is never the same twice, a fitting gift for a marriage that keeps surprising.

Every opal we sell is natural and solid, never a doublet or triplet. Opal is 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, so earrings and pendants are the easiest way to wear it every day.

100%

Natural, solid opal: no doublets or triplets.

6

About 6 on the Mohs scale: best in earrings and pendants.

18k

Or 14k solid gold, the modern fourteenth gift.

60

Days for one free resize on every ring.

14th anniversary gift questions

What is the traditional 14 year anniversary gift?

Ivory is the traditional fourteenth anniversary gift. The modern list suggests gold jewelry, and the gemstone list gives opal.

What is the 14th anniversary gemstone?

Opal, the stone known for its shifting play of color.

Are your opals natural?

Yes. Every opal we sell is natural and solid, never a doublet or triplet.

Can you wear opal every day?

Yes, with care. Opal is 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, so earrings and pendants are easiest. Take an opal ring off for the gym or housework, and keep it away from harsh chemicals.

How much does an opal anniversary gift cost?

Our fourteenth anniversary picks start at $300 for an opal chain bracelet in 18k gold. Opal studs, rings and pendants run from about $875 to $1,650.

What if I don't know her ring size?

Choose earrings or a necklace, which need no size. If you choose a ring, every ring includes one free resize within 60 days.