How to Buy a 60th-Year Wedding Anniversary Gift

When deciding on an appropriate gift for this milestone, you can be guided by traditional diamonds - with literal or creative interpretations - or just go your own way.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Diamonds
• Jewelry
• Mens' Watches
• Women's Watches
• Ball Game Tickets
• Cruise Tickets
• Travel Services
• Playing Cards

1. Keep in mind that the traditional theme for anniversary number 60 is the diamond jubilee.

2. Analyze the recipient's style and tastes: Is he a diamond cufflinks type? Would she wear a rhinestone tiara?

3. Take a look at your budget. Will it best support a diamond necklace or rhinestones?

4. If this is a gift for a couple, consider interests that they share. Do they travel together, play sports or have common hobbies?

5. Be creative with the diamond theme. Traditional yet not-so-literal ideas include baseball diamonds, rhinestones, diamond playing cards, Diamond Head, diamond mines, or diamondback snakes or terrapins.

6. Turn those ideas into gifts: a cruise to Hawaii, season baseball tickets or even World Series tix, a trip to South Africa, or bridge lessons.

7. Think about smaller-scale presents, such as family photos in diamond-shaped frames or golf or tennis clothes with an argyle pattern.

8. Keep in mind that some people, especially senior citizens, may not want more stuff. As an alternative, consider services: a landscaper, a chef, free cab rides, a spa day, etc.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't forget, anniversary number 75 is diamonds, too.
• When shopping for a couple, consider going in with friends or family members for one large gift.