What Is the Gift for a 30th Wedding Anniversary?
While the traditional gift for the 30th anniversary is pearls, modern gift lists also include diamond jewelry and lilies as other gifts associated with the anniversary. When selecting a 30th-anniversary gift for your spouse or for a couple who are celebrating their anniversary, choose something that is within your budget and that will be meaningful for the recipient.
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Pearls
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For a woman, pearl jewelry is sure to be a hit for the 30th anniversary. A pearl necklace makes a classy addition to any woman's jewelry box. Other options include pearl earrings, a pearl pin, pearl bracelet or a necklace with a pearl pendant. To further personalize the gift, choose a piece of jewelry that includes the woman's birthstone set alongside the pearls. Consider jewelry with less traditional colored pearls or oval-shaped pearls as an alternative to the traditional round white pearls.
Diamond Jewelry
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Because pearls are not typically used in jewelry designs for men, the wife could get her husband diamond jewelry, which is the alternate modern 30th-anniversary gift. Cuff links, a tie pin or a watch with diamonds are all classy options. Men also have the freedom to choose diamond jewelry instead of pearls for their wives. Another option is to combine the two with a piece of jewelry that includes both diamonds and pearls.
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Lilies
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Lilies are the flower associated with the 30th anniversary, and they make a simple gift. Because they come in a variety of colors, you can choose one that matches the recipient's favorite color or that was used as an accent color at the wedding ceremony. For an extravagant gift, purchase an arrangement of 30 lilies so there is one for each year of marriage.
Creative Interpretations
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Friends and family members who want to give anniversary gifts but cannot afford to buy pearls or diamonds can use a creative interpretation of the traditional themes. One simple idea is to wrap any kind of anniversary gift with wrapping paper that has an iridescent finish like a pearl. As another option, give a movie that has "pearl" or "diamond" in the title so it fits with the theme.
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