Anniversary Gold Gifts

An anniversary gift is usually chosen to sit alongside jewelry the person already wears, which makes matching the harder part of the decision.

Choosing an anniversary piece

Two practical points come up more than any others when a gift is meant to join something already owned: sizing and finish.

Anniversary gifts - common questions

Should the gift match the wedding band?

It depends what you want. Matching the karat and the colour family makes the two read as a set. Yellow, white and rose at the same karat contain the same proportion of gold, so mixing colours is a visual choice, not a material compromise.

How do I get the ring size right for a second band?

Take the size on the finger it will be worn on, in the width and fit intended. A wider band sits tighter than a narrow one at the same nominal size, and comfort fit changes the size again.

What if I do not want to risk a ring?

Pendants and earrings carry no length or finger size to guess, which is why they are easier to choose when the recipient is not present. They still have fit considerations of their own: check the earring fitting and pendant bail details, and ask us about anything missing.

Does a new piece need to match the finish of an old one?

Only if you want them to read as a pair. A new high polish beside a polish that has softened over years is visible at the join.

Anniversary Gold Gifts