For your thirty-fifth wedding anniversary, if you are following the modern anniversary gift schema, this year is symbolized with jade. Here are some jade-inspired gifts to get you started.
There are three possible routes to follow when getting wedding anniversary gifts. The first route is to simply buy whatever you would like for your spouse, with no rhyme, reason or pattern. You want to get your spouse a birdcage on your first wedding anniversary? Go ahead. The second route is the traditional route where you follow the traditional wedding gift schema, which means that your thirty-fifth wedding anniversary would be one of coral. The third option is to go the modern way by following the modern gift schema, meaning the gift for your thirty-fifth anniversary would be one of jade. If this is the route you are choosing, then here are some possible jade-inspired gift ideas to help you get started on the right track for your thirty-fifth anniversary.
If your spouse is an art lover, then they will love a sculpture made of jade. Find a local art house or, if your budget is an issue, go to a local community college or university and speak to some of the students in the art department. They may be willing to do a one-of-a-kind jade sculpture for a fraction of the cost of an established artist. Remember, the sculpture does not have to be large or life-sized. Even a simple heart made of jade that your spouse can carry in his/her pocket/purse would be a wonderful and cherished gift.
Of course, the obvious choice for a jade gift would be a special piece of jewelry. Nowadays, you can find jade in necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings and, even, cufflinks, so you have a wide array of pieces to choose from. Be sure to package your gift in a jade-colored box or bag for an extra special touch.
If your spouse loves to read historical novels, why not get them a book on the history of jade? Not surprisingly, jade has a rich history and is often called the "stone of heaven" by many who feel that it symbolizes longevity (perfectly appropriate for a 35th wedding anniversary) and that it protects one who wears/bears it from any evil or wrongdoing.
You do not have to purchase something made of jade, necessarily. Why not, instead, use jade as an inspirational starting point by getting a gift that is reminiscent of its natural green color? For your wife, you can invest in a purse, pocketbook or watch that is green in color. For your husband, you can pick a set of plates or some nice dressy shirts or polo shirts that are jade-inspired.
If your budget is not a great concern, why not use this anniversary as an excuse to travel the world? Perhaps you have always been smitten with Asia? Take a trip to China with your spouse and explore the land of the culture that treasures jade above and beyond any other gem in the world. Or you could book a romantic Alaskan cruise to visit the place that hails jade as their state's gemstone. Your spouse will be blown away by your creative take on this classic gift.
