It’s not just another day. It’s your anniversary – so celebrate your day right! Anniversaries are about spending time with the person you love more than anyone on Earth. They’re a time for enjoying a romantic evening together and reflecting back on how you met, all the good times you’ve enjoyed since and how far you’ve come together.
That’s not all they’re about, of course. Anniversaries are also about gifts. And let’s be real, you’re not hoping for just any old gift. You’re hoping for a beautiful piece of jewelry, maybe that high-quality cubic zirconia ring you’ve had your eyes on. You want to make sure you get the best cubic zirconia jewelry available, the kind that will shine brilliantly and perfectly accentuates your natural beauty.
When it comes to anniversaries, you also want to make sure you get authentic and/or cubic zirconia jewelry that’s appropriate for the number of years together you’re celebrating with your spouse. If you’re lucky enough – and in love enough – you’ll one day be getting a 10-carat diamond to celebrate your 100th anniversary. But whether or not you plan to live happily ever after until the ripe young old of 120…130…or one hundred-and-whatever (don’t worry, we’re sure you’ll maintain your youthful glow and won’t look a day over 90), you probably want to think a little about what to expect in the meantime. We’ve got you covered.
Gold
Congratulations! You’ve made it a whole year together without killing each other! We’re kidding, of course. You’re doubtlessly completely in love -and couldn’t be happier looking back on the last 365. Celebrate your happiness with a simple but lovely piece of gold jewelry. Or, if being traditional isn’t your thing, try something with a peridot or pearl.
Sapphire
It’s been five years. Your marriage has now lasted longer than your time at college…or maybe the same length if you majored in partying. Hey, nobody’s perfect, right? Nobody, that is, except for the love of your life, who should come through with a gorgeous piece of sapphire jewelry on your fifth anniversary. Or if that’s not to your fancy, then try the alternative: pink tourmaline.
Diamond
Everybody loves a nice round number, but you love this one more than most knowing that it’s cause for an extra special gift – diamond jewelry! Diamonds stand for virtue, and the name originally meant “courage,” so hopefully your diamond gift brings you some for when you have to deal with the in-laws.
The other option for celebrating your 10th anniversary is a blue sapphire, which is hardly what you’d call a budget-friendly alternative. Of course, if it’s been a lean year you can always substitute out those costly precious gems for a lovely cubic zirconia piece from Birkat instead. And hey, who says you can’t break the rules and expect a make-up diamond down the road in year 11 or 12 instead? We certainly didn’t.
Ruby
The mystics used to say that rubies could save you from drowning and could relieve pain when worn. Um, it’s probably best not to test that out for yourself. Besides, you’re not drowning – you’re soaring! You’ve been together for 15 long and wonderful years, so it’s time for a ruby gift that you’ll cherish for the next 15 years and more.
Emerald
If you’re getting ready to celebrate 20 years of bliss, then your marriage started way back when it took something like 20 years minutes to load up a webpage like this one. Back then you were probably waiting on the little yellow AOL guy to run across your screen and reach the internet.
Nineties internet only felt like it took 20 years to load, but it actually has taken 20 years with your love for your marriage to get to this point, and, like Dorothy reaching the end of the Yellow Brick Road, you’ve made it to the Emerald City. If emeralds aren’t to your taste, though, yellow or golden diamonds are appropriate alternatives.
Silver
A quarter of a century is a long time, but you’re just getting started if you plan to make it to that 100th anniversary and its requisite 10-carat diamond. In any case, allow us to be the first to tell you congratulations on a beautiful 25 years together – and let your husband be the second when he puts some silver on your finger.
Gold
A retread? Yeah, but who cares when it’s one as beautiful as gold? For your 50th anniversary, celebrate right with a lovely new piece of gold jewelry to wear into your golden years. And if you want to take up watching reruns of Golden Girls, well, we won’t blame you.
Diamond
Speaking of reruns, here’s another one. On your 75th anniversary it’s time for another diamond. We’re pretty confident you won’t complain about this rehash. Your marriage has truly stood the test of time, and that’s to be celebrated in style.
A Bigger Diamond
Yep, diamonds again, but if you’ve managed to stand the test of time as well as your marriage has and made it to 100 years together with your love, then you can expect a pretty sizable rock. You’ve been through it all together and then some. Commemorate your everlasting love with a 10-carat diamond piece…or practice some fiscal responsibility with a gorgeous cubic zirconia alternative from Birkat.