Anniversary gifts by year · 4th anniversary

4 Year Anniversary Gift: blue topaz

Four years: fruit and flowers on the traditional list, appliances on the modern one, and blue topaz on the gemstone list. Choose bright Swiss blue or deep London blue, in solid gold or sterling silver.

Traditional

Fruit, flowers

Modern

Appliances

Gemstone

Blue topaz

Our picks for the fourth anniversary

What to spend on a 4 year anniversary gift

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

From $575

A blue topaz ring or studs

A London blue topaz double band ring from $575 in gold, or Swiss blue topaz studs from $650 in sterling silver or $775 in gold.

$725 to $1,050

A blue topaz pendant

A London blue topaz solitaire from $725 in silver or $1,050 in gold, diamond bar studs from $875 in 18k gold, or a Swiss blue infinity teardrop from $900 in silver or $925 in gold.

$1,350 and up

Blue topaz with diamonds

A Swiss blue topaz and diamond infinity twist necklace, or a London blue topaz diamond halo necklace, both from $1,350.

Why blue topaz for the fourth anniversary

Fruit and flowers are the traditional fourth gift, for a marriage in full bloom. The gemstone list gives blue topaz, a clear, bright blue that is easy to wear and easy to love.

Topaz is 8 on the Mohs scale, harder than most colored gems. Its blue comes from treatment, which we disclose on every listing. Swiss blue is bright and sky toned; London blue is deep and inky.

8

On the Mohs scale, harder than most colored gems.

2

Blues: bright Swiss blue and deep London blue.

14k

Or 18k solid gold on every piece, and sterling silver on some.

60

Days for one free resize on every ring.

4th anniversary gift questions

What is the traditional 4 year anniversary gift?

Fruit and flowers are the traditional fourth anniversary gift. The modern list suggests appliances, and the gemstone list gives blue topaz.

What is the 4th anniversary gemstone?

Blue topaz. Some lists also name blue zircon.

What is a good 4 year anniversary gift for her?

Blue topaz studs or a blue topaz pendant. For a ring, a slim double band stacks well with an engagement ring.

Is blue topaz treated?

Yes. Almost all blue topaz gets its color from treatment, and we disclose it on every listing. The color is stable and does not fade with wear.

Swiss blue or London blue topaz?

Swiss blue is bright and sky toned, and London blue is deep and inky. Many listings offer both, so choose the shade she wears most.

How much does a blue topaz anniversary gift cost?

Our fourth anniversary picks start at $575 for a blue topaz ring in solid gold. Pendants run from about $725 in silver to $1,050 in gold, and blue topaz with diamonds starts at $1,350.

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.