Anniversary gifts by year · 40th anniversary
40 Year Anniversary Gift: ruby
Forty years is the ruby anniversary on every list. Our picks pair ruby with diamonds in solid gold, from a ruby eternity bangle to a ruby and diamond tennis bracelet.
Traditional
Ruby
Modern
Ruby
Gemstone
Ruby
Also called
Ruby anniversary
Our picks for the ruby anniversary
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Lab Grown Ruby & Diamond Halo Necklace - Hilary
$1,850
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Ruby 1.7mm Eternity Bangle Bracelet - Alejandra
$2,050
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Ruby & Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Ring - Parveen
$2,150
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Lab Grown Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings - Emma
$2,250
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Ruby & Diamond Textured Medallion Necklace - Jasmine
$3,050
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Ruby & White Diamond Round Halo Earrings - Elena
$3,150
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Ruby & Diamond Bouquet Necklace - Daria
$3,350
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Ruby & Diamond Double Halo Drop Necklace - Sarai
$4,150
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Ruby & Diamond Huggie Drop Earrings - Serena
$5,250
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Ruby & Diamond Tennis Bracelet - Natalia
$7,750
What to spend on a 40 year anniversary gift
Three honest levels for a ruby anniversary, with real starting prices:
From $1,850
A ruby necklace, bangle or band
A ruby and diamond halo necklace from $1,850, a ruby eternity bangle from $2,050, or a ruby half eternity band from $2,150.
$2,250 to $3,350
Ruby with more diamonds
Ruby and diamond drop earrings from $2,250, ruby halo studs from $3,150, or a ruby bouquet pendant from $3,350.
$4,000 and up
A statement ruby piece
A double halo ruby drop necklace from $4,150, ruby huggie drops from $5,250, or a ruby and diamond tennis bracelet from $7,750.
Why ruby for the fortieth anniversary
Forty years is the ruby anniversary on the traditional, modern and gemstone lists alike. Ruby is the red of lasting passion, and it is one of the hardest gems there is, made to be worn for another forty.
Natural rubies are disclosed as heated, which is standard for ruby, and every listing shows its stones in the Transparency Manifest.
40
Years: the ruby anniversary on every list.
9
On the Mohs scale, second only to diamond.
18k
Or 14k solid gold, never plated or filled.
60
Days for one free resize on every ring.
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40th anniversary gift questions
What is the traditional 40 year anniversary gift?
Ruby. Forty years is the ruby anniversary on the traditional, modern and gemstone lists.
What is a good ruby anniversary gift for her?
Ruby and diamond earrings, a ruby pendant, or a ruby eternity bangle. For a ring, a ruby half eternity band sits beside her wedding ring.
Why is the 40th anniversary ruby?
Ruby stands for lasting passion, and it is one of the toughest gems, which suits four decades of marriage.
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 ruby anniversary picks start at $1,850 for a ruby and diamond halo necklace. Ruby and diamond earrings run from about $2,250 to $5,250.
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.