Show Your Appreciation, Keep Gifting Each Other

10th Year - Diamond Jewelry

Engaged couples are never too young nor too old to keep giving presents to one another.

Gifts to each other will mark the joyous occasion of your upcoming marriage and are life-long symbols of the affection and appreciation you have towards one another.

In addition to the engagement and wedding rings the groom can give his bride a pearl jewelry set of necklace, earrings and a bracelet; a leather handbag, a porcelain tea set, a gold or silver necklace, a sterling silver compact, hair brush and comb or diamond studded ring holder. Depending on her hobbies, he can get her something special. If she loves sewing, he can get her a sewing machine. Maybe she likes playing tennis. Get her a racquet and a set of balls and a new outfit. Give her a gift to personally appreciate her that is not linked to any of her future duties as a housewife.

The bride can show her appreciation and affection by getting her future husband a good quality watch, gold or silver cuff links, a diamond stud, a leather wallet or attaché case, a new laptop that he has been raving about, his favorite full movie series on DVD or a digital camera.

As the years go by, keep loving and appreciating each other. Also, remember the day you got married and in addition to a present, buy a card with some heartfelt words or a romantic poem. Arrange a special dinner and have a soloist sing his/her favorite song.

Contemporary anniversary gifts you can keep giving are:-

1st Year - Clock

2nd Year - China

3rd Year - Crystal or Glass

4th Year - Electrical Appliance

5th Year - Silverware

6th Year - Wood

7th Year - Desk Set

8th Year - Linen and Lace

9th Year - Leather

10th Year - Diamond Jewellry

20th Year - Platinum

25th Year - Sterling Silver

30th Year - Jade

35th Year - Rubies

40th Year - Sapphires

45th Year - Gold

50th Year - Emeralds

60th Year - Diamond

When you choose gifts, use your imagination. By this time, you will have come to know your spouse very well, knowing the likes and dislikes of each other. For example, during the 9th Year, Leather. He can give her a set of leather handbag, wallet and attaché case. She can get him a matching leather jacket, shoes and a leather belt.