The gift associated with the forty-fifth wedding anniversary is the sapphire. Sapphires are available in various colors, but the most common is the blue sapphire and many people equate sapphire with a deep, dark blue. People have long associated the sapphire with the characteristics of truth and sincerity. Sapphires are a naturally occurring stone, and many of them are mined in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Australia, and Cambodia. Synthetic sapphires are also manufactured.
While traditionalists may want to give a present studded with this gemstone, others will think more broadly when selecting gifts to celebrate this anniversary. Whichever your approach, here are some ideas for marvelous gifts to celebrate forty-five years together.
Sapphire Jewelry
Of course, you can rarely go wrong giving someone you love a gift of jewelry. The beautiful blue of the sapphire is attractive on nearly everyone and it can be used to create both formal and casual jewelry items. For women, a perfect sapphire gift can take the form of a ring, necklace, earrings or bracelet. A sapphire can stand alone on a ring or pendant, is part of a group of sapphires or be accompanied by other jewels such as diamonds. Men can wear sapphires as rings or embedded in a watch.
Sapphire Accessories for Men
Sapphires can be placed in a variety of accessories for men. Look for elegant money clips with a single sapphire or give him a pair of sapphire cufflinks. Tie tacks are also popular jeweled gift items.
Something Blue
Don't want to give an actual sapphire, but would like to stick with the theme? Look for gifts in the rich blue usually associated with sapphires. There is a wide array of crystal and glassware available in deep blues. Look for vases, serving pieces, cocktail sets, decorative bowls and other art glass. Or, look to sapphire-colored fabrics for your gift ideas. Who would not love matching silk robes in inky blue? Alternately, give luxurious cashmere or pashmina throws or shawls in sapphire tones. Candles are a romantic gift, or for something more long lasting give a piece of sapphire toned stained glass art. Other home accessories and furnishings are also available in sapphire blue; check out your favorite design and decorating stores. Looking for a small, token gift? Look for blue bath salts, soaps, books or flowers. For those who are feeling extravagant, blue cars, boats and vacations by the deep blue sea are sure to be appreciated.
Sapphire mining kit
For your do it yourself type friends, consider a sapphire mining kit. This kit includes some real sapphire gravel, a washing screen and tweezers. Once the sapphires have been separated, they can be returned to the company for evaluation. Part of the fun is in wondering what treasure you might uncover. Search online for sapphire mining kits for ordering information.
Bombay Sapphire
Bombay Sapphire is a popular brand of gin. Give this sapphire gift as part of a gift basket with some beautiful crystal cocktail glasses and a silver cocktail shaker for a fun beverage-inspired anniversary gift.
