There is just no other way to put it; the 50th wedding anniversary is a big deal! With half a century together, this golden anniversary is certainly something to celebrate, commemorate, and be incredibly proud of.
Your love and commitment have lasted through the ages, and it’s essential to give this milestone the time and attention it deserves. A meaningful way to accomplish this is through selecting an anniversary gift with the traditional material that honors 50 years together: gold.
At Fink’s Jewelers, we truly cannot get enough of gold and would love to share our knowledge and passion with you, so our anniversary gift experts have put together a perfect golden anniversary jewelry guide for you and your soul mate!
Wedding Anniversary Gift History
Celebrating the date that a wedding occurred has been happening since the 1500s and was initially documented in Germanic countries. During these times, when a couple reached 25 years of marriage, the husband would present the wife with a silver wreath, and when they reached 50 years, he gave her a gold wreath. From this tradition, the silver and gold wedding anniversary traditions emerged.
In the 1800s, the importance of family and home increased, and as a result, wedding anniversaries became more popular and important to celebrate. From this trend, each anniversary year started to be associated with particular items or materials, which each provide a unique symbolism and meaning to the lasting love a couple share.
Celebrating the Golden Anniversary: Significance, Symbolism, and Meaning
Reaching your 50th wedding anniversary is no small feat and should be celebrated in significant, meaningful ways. There is a reason gold is the 50th-anniversary gift. Gold holds a lot of significance and is a prized metal that should be used for only the greatest accomplishments and most meaningful celebrations!
Significance of Gold
Gold is a precious metal that carries a lot of significance. Gold is beautiful, strong, and excellent at resisting corrosion. Just like gold, your love has stood firm against the test of time and is a beautiful accomplishment to celebrate.
When spending half a century with the same special someone, you navigate and experience many of life’s ups and downs - both the special and challenging moments. Going through 50 years of life together while consistently choosing and loving each other through it all should be something to be extremely proud of, and is important to celebrate in a big way! Gold symbolizes:
- Optimism
- Wealth
- Success
- Health
- Achievement
- Generosity
- Compassion
Gold Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas
With such a momentous occasion to celebrate, a gift of gold jewelry is the perfect way to commemorate the love of a lifetime. This precious metal is versatile because it comes in different shades, like rose gold, white gold, or yellow gold. Besides the different color options of gold, there is also every type of gold accessory imaginable. Let us help you get to know some of the best gold jewelry gift options!
Gold Necklace for 50th Anniversary Gift
A necklace is a perfect way to say, “I love you forever,” and to celebrate this milestone anniversary. Have your choice between gold types as well as different lengths and gemstones to truly make this gold anniversary gift shine.
If you are searching for a way to truly make a statement of love with your gold jewelry gift, consider our gold collar necklace from the Roberto Coin Royal Princess Flower Collection. Featuring an 18 karat yellow gold collar necklace with white diamonds set in white gold, it’s truly a gold jewelry piece that takes your breath away – just like when you saw your bride walk down that aisle so many years ago.
You haven’t navigated 50 years of marriage without acquiring the knowledge that true love isn’t always extravagant but, rather, much of the time is simple, daily acts of care and commitment. If simple is more your style and you are looking for something that can be worn daily, consider the yellow gold infinity necklace from our Sabel Collection. May the infinity symbol remind your soulmate of your never-ending love.
Celebrate your golden anniversary with a meaningful pendant she can wear close to her heart and cherish forever. Make picking out your anniversary gift for her an event and peruse together the vast array of gold necklace jewelry at one of our many Fink’s Jewelers locations.
Gold Earrings for the Golden Anniversary
Just like there are so many ways to express your love to your special someone, there are many options for gold earrings as an anniversary gift. Regardless of style, Fink’s Jewelers has the perfect pair of earrings to commemorate half a century of love.
You can never go wrong with diamond stud earrings. Give your lady the gift of versatility and seamless elegance no matter where she finds herself in the day-to-day. Choosing a diamond stud earring in rose gold is a new spin on a classic piece of jewelry that may be just right for your lady!
If you have a large celebration planned for your golden anniversary, it’s crucial to have the right accessories! To match her stunning gown, consider some flower dangle earrings in 18 karat white gold from our Sabel Collection. These are the perfect gold statement earrings for a celebration of a lifetime!
It’s a fact that your bride has made your days brighter since the day you met her. Help remind her of the glow she brings to your relationship by giving her a colorful pair of gold earrings as your anniversary gift. Our yellow gold mixed gemstone earrings are a beautiful option to consider!
Gold Anniversary Rings
An anniversary ring is like a wedding band but is given at the time of an anniversary instead of the wedding day. Anniversary bands typically feature diamonds or other precious gemstones and can be made from a variety of precious metals. Anniversary bands are typically given at milestone anniversaries.
A gold anniversary ring may be the perfect anniversary gift to celebrate 50 years together. There is a wide range of anniversary bands to choose from, everything from simple gold rings to ornate diamond bands set in gold. Although it may be helpful to have an anniversary band that complements the engagement ring and wedding band, there are no rules - choose what celebrates your lasting love the best!
Celebrate 50 Years with a Gold Anniversary Band
An anniversary ring we adore is our exclusive 26-diamond double-row band made of white gold. This ring will dazzle on whatever finger you choose to wear it and is a perfect way to symbolize the love you share.
If symbolism is important in the gold anniversary gift you select, considering a three-row anniversary band may be exactly what you are searching for. The three rows symbolize and represent your past, present, and future love and is a meaningful way to showcase how your love has lasted through the ages.
You may be looking for something that is stackable with the engagement and wedding band. Our 18 karat yellow gold channel set band has a sleek and modern look that shines bright on its own while also being able to complement and bring out the best in your other cherished rings.
How to Wear an Anniversary Ring
- Stacked with engagement ring and wedding band
- Wear on left hand but different finger than engagement and wedding band
- Wear on right hand for double the sparkle
Statement Gold Rings
An anniversary band isn’t the only ring option for a golden anniversary. If the woman in your life is a jewelry lover and can’t get enough of accessories, a statement ring for your golden anniversary may be the gift of her dreams!
The three-row bezel set diamond ring featuring 14 karat yellow gold from our Sabel Collection is a stunning option. Not only does this gold ring symbolize past, present, and future with its three rows, it also has a unique, one-of-a-kind design, just like the one-of-a-kind love you share with your beloved.
You don’t get to half a century of marriage without plenty of laughter and fun. A great way to celebrate all the joy your relationship brings is through a playful and fun gold ring, like the 18 karat yellow gold oval gemstone ring from the IPPOLITA Rock Candy Collection. It’s hard to see this gold ring and not smile!
Bracelet as a Golden Anniversary Gift
Every woman needs a gorgeous bracelet in her jewelry collection. If you are having trouble selecting a gold jewelry gift for your leading lady, a bracelet is the perfect choice. One option is a wide cuff bangle in 14 karat yellow gold. This bracelet radiates sophisticated elegance and can be dressed up or dressed down, truly providing the versatility most women are looking for in a jewelry item.
Another gold bracelet option packed with symbolism is the round link bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold from the Marco Bicego Collection. This bracelet showcases two rings linked together and is the perfect choice to celebrate the lasting bond your marriage shares. A bond and connection that is unbreakable and can never be pulled apart.
A sapphire bangle showcasing white gold is an ideal way to add elegant color to an anniversary gift. Perhaps the love of your life has blue eyes that always feel like home when you gaze into them, or you’ve had memorable trips to the ocean; whatever the color blue may represent in your love story, why not celebrate it through a sapphire and gold bracelet?
Customize Your Golden Anniversary Gift
It is important that the gold jewelry gift you give to celebrate and symbolize 50 years of marriage carries a lot of meaning and reflects the one-of-a-kind love you share with your beloved spouse. One way to ensure your gold anniversary gift meets and exceeds these expectations is by creating a custom anniversary gift.
By being a part of the custom design process, you have the freedom to choose and be an active participant in the creation of every detail, ensuring that this jewelry piece truly holds all the special meaning and personal sentiments you and your loved one share. At Fink’s Jewelers, you can rest assured that our team of custom jewelry experts has the expertise and attention to detail to help bring your ideas and concepts into reality. So let us help you make your gold anniversary gift dreams to life!
Personalized Gold Jewelry as an Anniversary Gift
A personalized jewelry gift is a keepsake that will never go out of style. If you want to ensure your gold anniversary gift provides all the personal touches and thought possible, you cannot go wrong with an engraved or monogrammed jewelry piece.
We have a wide selection of personalized jewelry options at Fink’s. Whether you are looking for a personalized necklace, bracelet, ring, earrings, or cuff links, there are plenty to choose from in yellow, white, or rose gold. Engrave a special word, date, or phrase onto a gold bar necklace, or select a pendant with your or your spouse’s initial and always be able to hold them close to your heart.
Time for a Ring Upgrade
Celebrating a milestone like 50 years of marriage is a perfect reason to consider upgrading an original engagement ring, wedding band, or both! Perhaps your original ring needs repairs, doesn’t fit like it used to, or you’ve outgrown its style and design. Much like your love of a lifetime, deciding to upgrade a ring as a golden anniversary gift is truly a gift of a lifetime.
Our expert jewelers at Fink’s are happy to help guide you through the entire process of a ring upgrade. Whether it’s using materials from your original ring to create a whole new custom engagement ring or selecting a ring from our high-quality collections, we will be there from start to finish!
Ring Upgrade Ideas
- Upgrade the stone
- Add diamond accents
- Incorporate color through gemstones
Golden Anniversary Gifts for Him
Gold jewelry gifts for an anniversary are not just for women. At Fink’s, we have plenty of high-quality men’s gold jewelry that is ideal for commemorating your 50th anniversary.
Some of our most popular selections of men's gold anniversary gifts are:
Deciding on the perfect golden anniversary jewelry gift doesn’t have to be complicated. Our anniversary gift experts are here to help you choose the perfect gold jewelry piece that reflects your enduring love and demonstrates how much you love your cherished spouse. We invite you to visit one of our Fink’s Jewelers locations and allow us to help you find a 50th-anniversary gift that is good as gold!
