What is the traditional 15th wedding anniversary gift

Gift Ideas For The 15th Wedding Anniversary

The milestone of the 15th anniversary should be marked with a thoughtful and memorable gift. Here you can freely select any gift from this list of inspirational traditional and modern presents linked with a decade and a half of union.

Traditional Theme for 15th Anniversary Gifts: Crystal

Crystal is the traditional gift theme associated with the 15th wedding anniversary, its beautiful facets signifying the dazzling splendour of a lasting happy marriage. As crystal is fragile and easily broken, so it reminds the couple to nurture their relationship to prevent it from breaking down.

Modern Theme for 15th Anniversary Gifts: Watches

Watches are the modern 15th anniversary token, representing a love which lasts for all time.

Gemstone: Ruby

Substitute Gemstone: Blue Sapphire; Rhodolite

Flower: Roses are the floral symbol of this anniversary year, and as red is the traditional colour for this anniversary, a red rose would be the perfect choice to represent the sentiments of passion and true, deep love.

Traditional 15th Anniversary Gift Ideas

• Crystal house items (eg, vase, wine goblets, bell, candle holder, dish/bowl, jug)

• Crystal paperweight

• Crystal figurines

Modern 15th Anniversary Gift Ideas

• Wrist watch

• Rose-themed presents (eg, art print, rose-scented candles, perfume, plant)

• Ruby jewellery (eg, necklace, ring, pendant, bracelet)

• Blue sapphire or rhodolite jewellery as substitute gemstones linked to the 15th anniversary)

• Fresh bunch / box of red roses

• ** A highly appropriate and romantic gift for the 15th wedding anniversary is a Red Eternity Rose or Dark-Red Eternity Rose (symbolising the colour red and the rose theme linked to the 15th anniversary)

View our video below of the glorious Red Glazed Eternity Rose

COURTESY

Wedding anniversary gifts are tough—whether it's the paper anniversary gift after a year of your own marriage or an anniversary gift for your parents, it can be tricky to find something that stays on theme and feels ~original~. If you've been married for 15 years(!!) and are looking for that special gift (in which case, wow, tell me your secrets), or you know someone who's celebrating that magic anniversary, you're in luck cuz the themed gift is actually pretty great. Per The Knot, the traditional 15th-anniversary gift is crystal (ooo, yes, please), the modern 15th-anniversary gift is a watch (yes, please!!), the color is red, and the gemstone is ruby. (Also: the flower/symbol for the 15th anniversary is the red rose, according to 1-800-Flowers.) So far, so good—can we pretend every anniversary is the 15th? Thx.

Take it from someone who's been married for a while—k, maybe not 15 years long, but *a while*—and loves a good theme and online shopping: Paying attention to the assignment and getting something super-fun is like the black belt-level shopping quest you didn't know you needed. But if you hate shopping and just came here because you want something they'll love, hello, welcome, I have some great anniversary gift ideas for you.

Our top picks for the best 15th anniversary gifts:

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  for the one who loves flowers

  Bright Mixed Bouquet of Dried Flowers Afloral

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  for the one who takes pictures

  Fabric Frame Cover Photo Album Pioneer Photo Albums

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  for the one who loves crystals

  Manifestation & Divination Crystal Ritual Kit J. Southern Studio

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  for the white-tee-obsessed

  Crystals T Shirt Society6

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  for the analog watch-lover

  Sparkle Blush Sunray Bracelet Watch Olivia Burton

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So let's explore the options with the 19 sweetest, most thematic 15-year gifts ever, below.

for the one who loves flowers

Afloral

Bright Mixed Bouquet of Dried Flowers

for the one who takes pictures

Pioneer Photo Albums

Fabric Frame Cover Photo Album

for the one who loves crystals

J. Southern Studio

Manifestation & Divination Crystal Ritual Kit

for the white-tee-obsessed

Society6

Crystals T Shirt

for the analog watch-lover

Olivia Burton

Sparkle Blush Sunray Bracelet Watch

for the one who runs errands

Uncommon Goods

Storm Cloud

for the one who likes candles

Ysnay

Glow Crystals Candle

for the classic jewelry lover

Crystal Haze Jewelry

Mexican Gold-Plated Cubic Zirconia Bracelet

for the one who likes modern jewelry

Joey Baby

Sophia Necklace

for the one who wants a ruby

Sachi

Domed Ruby Ring

for the red-lover

SVNR

Lake Bonney

for the gold jewelry stan

Aliita

Pura Arcoiris 9K Yellow Gold, Ruby & Sapphire Pendant Necklace

for the one with the smartwatch

LAGOS

Smart Caviar 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Apple Watch Bracelet

for the clock-lover

Doorman

Red Numbers Wall Clock

for the one who commutes

Cuyana

Leather Laptop Sleeve

for the bag-lover

Cleobella

Lily Bucket Tote

for the one who buys shoes

Nisolo

Isla Woven Slide

for the sweater collector

& Other Stories

Playful Button Knit Cardigan

for the makeup-lover

Rouje

Un Peu de Rouje Gift Set

What is the 15th year anniversary gift?

Let's talk out the meaning behind the gifts and your options:

Crystal

It's not as durable as, say, a diamond or other precious gem, but its delicacy (and the symmetry of its internal structure) is a super-cute nod to the beauty of marriage. It's also more durable than you think, depending on the type, which can be a fun metaphor. You can find the object first—a pen for the writer, a ring for the jewelry-lover—and then find a crystal gift that matches. You better believe crystal pens are a thing.

Watch

I mean, there are so many watch brands and smartwatches for women that you could spend hours trying to find the right one. Hot tip: If it's a tech watch, make sure it pairs well with their computer and other devices. If it's a classic analog, know their preference of metal, strap type, and style before you buy (see also the advice for the ruby gift).

Red

The sky's the limit here!! This could literally be your S.O.'s favorite thing in the whole wide world—just in the color red. You can also interpret this theme broadly; Like, it could be just a touch of red, such as the lining of a jacket, if they're not really a "color" person. When in doubt of where to begin here, hop over to the inexpensive Valentine's Day gift list to find yourself some red (and pink) gifts. Or, just pick the anniversary flower and buy *a whole bunch* of red roses.

Ruby

This could be the gem (rubies come in pink too!), the color, or the name of an item. Make sure before you get anyone jewelry-related gifts that it's the color and style they like (there's nothing worse than having to pretend you like a piece that you absolutely hate—trust me, I had to redesign my wedding ring. Oops.). This might need to be one of those "not totally a surprise" gifts—and if they're not a ruby person, no biggie! There's so many other options for gifts, I promise.

Here's how we chose all these cute selects.

Cosmo's fashion team is constantly curating the internet to bring you the chicest, trendiest options like it's our job (because it is, heh).

We have pretty high standards when it comes to clothing and accessory recommendations. Each of our shopping articles adheres to the 15 Percent Pledge. And you better believe we read those product reviews (and test many of the brands IRL) so you don't have to. You're welcome!

Katherine J Igoe Katherine J Igoe (she/her) is a contributing editor for Cosmopolitan, covering SEO beauty, style, lifestyle, and culture (she's obsessed with gift guides and beauty products. She's been a freelancer for 11 years, previously working for Marie Claire (2018 to 2021) and Bustle (2021), with bylines in the New York Times, Parents magazine, and elsewhere.

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