Anniversary gifts by year · 24th anniversary

24 Year Anniversary Gift: tanzanite

Twenty-four years has no traditional gift. The modern list suggests musical instruments, and the gemstone list gives tanzanite, a violet blue stone found in only one place on earth.

Traditional

None listed

Modern

Musical instruments

Gemstone

Tanzanite

Our picks for the twenty-fourth anniversary

What to spend on a 24 year anniversary gift

Three honest levels for a twenty-fourth anniversary, with real starting prices:

From $750

A tanzanite ring or huggies

A tanzanite and diamond pave ring from $750, tanzanite huggies from $875, or a baguette tanzanite ring from $925.

$1,050 to $1,650

Tanzanite with diamonds

A tanzanite bloom necklace from $1,050, drop earrings from $1,150 in 18k gold, halo earrings from $1,450, or a swirl necklace from $1,650.

$2,450 and up

A statement tanzanite

A textured tanzanite medallion from $2,450, or a tanzanite and diamond halo necklace from $2,650.

Why tanzanite for the twenty-fourth anniversary

The twenty-fourth anniversary has no traditional gift, and the modern list suggests musical instruments. The gemstone list gives tanzanite, a violet blue stone mined only in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Tanzanite is 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale, so earrings and pendants are the easiest to wear every day. Every listing states where the stone comes from and any treatment it has had, and the Transparency Manifest shows what each part of the piece costs.

1

Place on earth where tanzanite is mined: northern Tanzania.

6.5

About 6.5 on the Mohs scale: best in earrings and pendants.

14k

Or 18k solid gold, never plated or filled.

60

Days for one free resize on every ring.

24th anniversary gift questions

What is the traditional 24 year anniversary gift?

There is no traditional twenty-fourth anniversary gift. The modern list suggests musical instruments, and the gemstone list gives tanzanite.

What is the 24th anniversary gemstone?

Tanzanite, a violet blue stone mined only in northern Tanzania.

What is a good 24 year anniversary gift for her?

Tanzanite and diamond earrings or a tanzanite pendant in solid gold.

Can you wear tanzanite every day?

Yes, with care. Tanzanite is 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale, so earrings and pendants are easiest. Take a tanzanite ring off for the gym or housework and skip ultrasonic cleaners.

How much does a tanzanite anniversary gift cost?

Our twenty-fourth anniversary picks start at $750 for a tanzanite ring. Tanzanite and diamond pieces run from about $1,050 to $2,650.

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.