Anniversary gifts by year · 5th anniversary
5 Year Anniversary Gift: sapphire
Five years: wood on the traditional list, silverware on the modern one, and sapphire on the gemstone list. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness, so it is made for everyday wear.
Traditional
Wood
Modern
Silverware
Gemstone
Sapphire
Our picks for the fifth anniversary
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Blue Sapphire & Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings - Mirabel
$1,050
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Blue Sapphire 1.3mm Eternity Bangle Bracelet - Alejandra
$1,150
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Blue Sapphire Premium Bezel-Set Solitaire Necklace - Lydia
$1,350
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Blue Sapphire Premium & Diamond Teardrop V-Bale Necklace - Avery
$1,650
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Blue Sapphire Premium & Diamond Dangle Halo Necklace - Layla
$1,450
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Blue Sapphire Premium Floral Diamond Halo Necklace - Genesis
$2,050
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Blue Sapphire & Diamond Drop Earrings - Lexi
$1,650
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Blue Sapphire Premium & Diamond Oval Solitaire Necklace - Caroline
$1,950
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Blue Sapphire 4.5mm Band Wedding Ring - Hudson
$1,050
What to spend on a 5 year anniversary gift
Three honest levels, with real starting prices:
From $1,050
Sapphire huggies or a bangle
Sapphire and diamond huggie hoops from $1,050, or a slim sapphire eternity bangle from $1,150.
$1,300 to $1,700
A sapphire pendant
A bezel-set solitaire from $1,350, a teardrop from $1,350, or a floral diamond halo from $1,650.
$1,700 and up
An oval sapphire with diamonds
The oval solitaire necklace from $1,850, or sapphire drop earrings from $1,650.
Why sapphire for the fifth anniversary
The traditional fifth gift is wood, for roots that have grown deep. The gemstone list chooses sapphire, a stone long tied to loyalty and trust, and one of the toughest gems there is at 9 on the Mohs scale.
Blue is the classic, and our sapphire pieces come in quality grades, so you can choose the depth of blue and see what each grade costs in the Transparency Manifest.
9
On the Mohs scale, second only to diamond.
4
Quality grades on many pieces, from Good to Exceptional.
2
Choices: natural sapphire, disclosed as heated, or lab-grown.
60
Days for one free resize on every ring.
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5th anniversary gift questions
What is the traditional 5 year anniversary gift?
Wood is the traditional fifth anniversary gift. The modern list suggests silverware, and the gemstone is sapphire.
What is the 5th anniversary gemstone?
Sapphire. Blue is the classic choice, and it is hard enough for jewelry worn every day.
What is a good 5 year anniversary gift for her?
A sapphire pendant or sapphire and diamond earrings. They are easy to wear daily and need no ring size.
How much does a sapphire anniversary gift cost?
Our fifth anniversary picks start at $1,050 for sapphire and diamond huggie hoops. Pendants run from about $1,350 to $1,850, depending on the quality grade.
Are your sapphires natural?
We sell both. Natural sapphires are disclosed as heated unless a lab report says otherwise, and our lab-grown sapphires are Djeva Swiss material, cut on German machines. Every listing says which one it is.
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.