Anniversary Gems by Emylee Each anniversary can be represented by a gift of gemstones or a metal used in jewelry. When you’re shopping for your special anniversary, this guide will send you in the right direction. Year Gem Year Gem 1 Gold 21 Iolite 2 Garnet 22 Spinel (Shop Silpada) 3 Pearl (Shop Honora) 23 Precious Topaz 4 Blue Topaz 24 Tanzanite 5 Sapphire 25 Silver Jubilee 6 Amethyst 30 Pearl Jubilee (Shop Honora) 7 Onyx 35 Emerald 8 Tourmaline 40 Ruby 9 Lapis Lazuli (Shop Silpada) 45 Sapphire 10 Diamond 50 Golden Jubillee 11 Turquoise (Shop Silpada) 55 Alexandrite 12 Jade (Shop Silpada) 60 Diamond Jubilee 13 Citrine 70 Sapphire Jubilee 14 Opal 80 Ruby Jubilee 15 Ruby 16 Peridot 17 Amethyst 18 Cat's-Eye Chrysoberyl 19 Aquamarine 20 Emerald