Anniversary gifts by year · 15th anniversary
15 Year Anniversary Gift: ruby
Fifteen years: crystal on the traditional list, a watch on the modern one, and ruby on the gemstone list. Ruby is the stone of passion, and at 9 on the Mohs scale it is made for everyday wear.
Traditional
Crystal
Modern
Watches
Gemstone
Ruby
Our picks for the fifteenth anniversary
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Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring - Marina
$850
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Men's 5.5mm Ruby Wedding Ring - Chase
$900
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Ruby & Diamond Bar Necklace - Beatriz
$1,050
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Ruby & Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings - Mirabel
$1,150
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Ruby & Diamond Fashion Stud Earrings - Hema
$1,150
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Ruby Premium Bezel-Set Solitaire Necklace - Lydia
$1,450
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Ruby Premium & Diamond Teardrop V-Bale Necklace - Avery
$1,650
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Ruby Premium & Diamond Oval Solitaire Necklace - Caroline
$1,850
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Ruby Premium Floral Diamond Halo Necklace - Genesis
$1,950
What to spend on a 15 year anniversary gift
Three honest levels for a fifteenth anniversary, with real starting prices:
From $875
A ruby ring, or a band for him
A ruby and diamond three-stone ring from $875, a men's ruby band from $900, or a ruby bar necklace from $1,050.
$1,150 to $1,350
Ruby with diamonds
Ruby and diamond huggie hoops or studs from $1,150, or a bezel-set ruby solitaire or teardrop pendant from $1,350.
$1,450 and up
An oval ruby pendant
An oval ruby and diamond solitaire from $1,450, or a floral diamond halo from $1,550.
Why ruby for the fifteenth anniversary
Crystal is the traditional fifteenth gift, clear and lasting. The gemstone list gives ruby, the red of passion and commitment, and the stone that returns at forty for the ruby anniversary.
Ruby is 9 on the Mohs scale, second only to diamond, so it wears well in rings as well as pendants. Our necklaces come in quality grades, so you can see what each one costs in the Transparency Manifest.
9
On the Mohs scale, second only to diamond.
4
Quality grades on many pieces, from Good to Exceptional.
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Choices: natural ruby, disclosed as heated, or lab-grown.
60
Days for one free resize on every ring.
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15th anniversary gift questions
What is the traditional 15 year anniversary gift?
Crystal is the traditional fifteenth anniversary gift. The modern list suggests a watch, and the gemstone list gives ruby.
What is the 15th anniversary gemstone?
Ruby, the red stone of passion and commitment.
What is a good 15 year anniversary gift for her?
A ruby and diamond pendant or ruby earrings. For a ring, a ruby three-stone ring stacks well beside an engagement ring.
What is a good 15 year anniversary gift for him?
A men's ruby wedding band, a solid gold band set with rubies, from $900.
Are your rubies natural?
We sell both. Natural rubies are disclosed as heated, which is standard for ruby, and lab-grown rubies are labeled as lab-grown. Every listing says which one it is.
How much does a ruby anniversary gift cost?
Our fifteenth anniversary picks start at $875 for a ruby three-stone ring. Ruby pendants run from about $1,050 to $1,550, depending on the quality grade.
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.