Sapphire Anniversary: Our Gift Ideas

The sapphire anniversary is an occasion to celebrate 16 years of marriage, marked by a magnificent gemstone that symbolises a steadfast union. To honour this milestone in your story, a sapphire jewel makes the most beautiful of gifts. Discover a range of possibilities, along with further ideas to inspire you and pay tribute to your life together.

16 years of marriage: the meaning of the sapphire anniversary

Couples have been exchanging gifts to celebrate their wedding anniversaries for several centuries. Lists of symbols, such as the sapphire anniversary for 16 years of marriage, emerged in the nineteenth century. They serve as inspiration for finding the perfect gift.

The meaning of sapphire being principally fidelity, loyalty and wisdom, this precious stone is one of the most magnificent expressions of a love that has grown stronger with the passing years.

The blue sapphire embodies 16 years of union, yet it is merely the sapphire colour most widely known and traditionally used in jewellery creation. In recent years, other sapphires have become increasingly sought after — violet, green, pink, and the teal sapphire…

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What gift should you give a woman for the sapphire anniversary?

Sapphire is among the most prized gemstones in fine jewellery. It is ideally suited for crafting a one-of-a-kind creation, for an occasion as special as a wedding anniversary. This exceptionally hard stone can be set in a wealth of ring styles to be worn every day. It is especially cherished in earrings and pendants, often in round or pear shapes, or adorned with diamonds as in a daisy ring. Whether classically or more originally cut, our sapphire engagement rings may also provide you with inspiration.

You may also offer a jewel for the sapphire anniversary as a "something blue" gift:

• a weekend by the sea,
• a dinner under the stars,
• a cruise,
• a thalassotherapy weekend,
• blue flowers: hydrangea, periwinkle, iris…
• a painting in which blue predominates…

Finding a gift idea for him on your 16th wedding anniversary

A variety of men's jewellery pieces can be set with a sapphire — a ring, a bracelet, a necklace, or a signet ring.

Personalised gifts are often the most treasured, so consider a photo album showcasing your most cherished memories, a gourmet hamper, or perhaps tickets to a concert, a festival or a sporting event. A class is another thoughtful gift idea for him on your sapphire wedding anniversary — chosen to match his passions, or something to enjoy together, such as a dance class.

An out-of-the-ordinary experience that will create new memories together is generally an excellent wedding anniversary gift, as is a surprise — for instance, secretly gathering family around you, or organising a mystery trip to a romantic destination.

For a nod to the symbol of the sapphire wedding anniversary, bear in mind that any gift can be presented in a blue box or blue wrapping — a watch, perhaps, or a beautiful leather piece.

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Blue jewellery for the sapphire wedding anniversary

Wedding anniversary symbols are a wonderful source of inspiration, and a sapphire wedding anniversary gift need not be sapphire exclusively — jewellery included.

Blue gemstones are used to create rings, bands, necklaces and bracelets — among them aquamarine, which also makes a ravishing stone for a 20th wedding anniversary ring, as well as lapis lazuli, turquoise (even though it is associated with the 18th wedding anniversary), tanzanite, and other stones that can come in various colours including blue, such as sapphire.

This makes it possible to select a particular shade of blue or to find a precise meaning, since each stone embodies its own specific virtues.

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