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52nd Wedding Anniversary

52nd wedding anniversary

Traditional, Modern and Symbolic Anniversary Gifts

Below is a list of both traditional and modern gift materials, as well as classic flower and gemstone symbols, which mark a couple’s 52nd wedding anniversary in countries around the world…

Traditional Gift – UKUnited KingdomNo traditional gift
Traditional Gift – USUnited StatesNo traditional gift
Traditional Gift – SpainSpainNo traditional gift
Traditional Gift – GermanyGermanyTopaz
Traditional Gift – RussiaRussiaNo traditional gift
Traditional Gift – FranceFranceTourmaline
Traditional Gift – ItalyItalyNo traditional gift
Flower GiftFlowerBouquet of 52 Flowers
Gemstone GiftGemstoneStar Ruby
Modern GiftModern giftStar Ruby

QUICK LINKS

About 52nd Wedding Anniversaries
How to Celebrate a 52nd Wedding Anniversary
Common Questions About the 52nd Wedding Anniversary
52nd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him
52nd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her
52nd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him, Her… and Parents

About 52nd Wedding Anniversaries

You can’t claim to be newlyweds any more, but there are still many good reasons to celebrate your 52nd wedding anniversary in style. Fifty-two of them, at least…

This celebratory year is marked, in these modern times, by an exquisite gemstone: the star ruby. Referred to as the eternal gemstone, the star ruby has been revered in many cultures throughout history and is universally recognised as a talisman of passion, protection and prosperity.

The star ruby symbolises the sun, and its glowing hue suggests an inextinguishable flame within the gemstone which – according to legend – shines through even the thickest clothing and cannot be hidden.

Every season hath its pleasure; Spring may boast her flowery prime, Yet the vineyard’s ruby treasuries Brighten Autumn’s sob’rer time.” Quoted by: Thomas Moore

How to Celebrate a 52nd Wedding Anniversary

Traditionally, the two of you will be looking forward to celebrating this milestone with a romantic dinner or party. This year, however, why not up the stakes and plan a holiday to the place where you first met or were married. Or to any bucket list holiday spot you’ve always wanted to visit but have never had the chance. – until now.

This is also a great gift for children to give their parents. Show your appreciation and love by paying for their travel arrangements, accommodation, tour excursions, and any other special activities and events offered at the destination.

52nd Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas for Him, Her, Parents and Grandparents

You can choose from a wonderful variety of star ruby jewellery that includes earrings, bracelets and necklaces. However, the most popular items are rings and pendants.

So, even though there is no tradition symbol this year, you can still surprise your spouse with a glittering and long-lasting 52nd wedding anniversary gift.

Beautiful In Blue Bouquet - From You Flowers
Buy her or them this beautiful in Blue bouquet for their anniversary gift, great gift for parents and grandparents
Send a beautiful floral arrangement that is beautiful as a blue sky. Arranged with white lilies, white roses and blue hydrangeas. A perfect white and blue flower bouquet that is an ideal gift for a 65th anniversary and a variety of occasions.
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COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE 52nd WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Q: What is the 52nd wedding anniversary called?
A: The 52nd wedding anniversary does not have a specific name associated with it.

Q: What is the 52nd wedding anniversary gemstone?
A: The 52nd wedding anniversary gemstone is the Star Ruby, this gemstone’s energy is so powerful that it is called the king of jewellery.

Q: What is the 52nd wedding anniversary symbol?
A: The 52nd wedding anniversary does not have a symbol, if it was going to have any symbolic meaning this would be via the star ruby.

Q: What does the 52nd wedding anniversary mean?
A: The 52nd wedding anniversary does not have a specific meaning, just another momentous wedding anniversary date to add to your growing list.

Q: What are the traditional and modern gifts for a 52nd wedding anniversary?
A: There is no traditional gift for the 52nd wedding anniversary, however the modern gift is the same as this years gemstone the Star Ruby.

Q: What is the 52nd year anniversary flower?
A: The 52nd wedding anniversary flower is not specific, gift your loved one or your parents, grandparents a bouquet of their favourite flowers for this years celebrations and gift.

52nd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him

What can I buy my husband for our 52nd wedding anniversary?

Amazfit GTR 2e Smartwatch - [Amazon]
Buy him the Amazfit smartwatch with 24-hour heart rate monitoring and provide elevated heart rate alerts. It also supports blood-oxygen saturation measurement, sleep quality & stress level monitoring for this years anniversary gift
The Amazfit has 24-hour heart rate monitoring and provide elevated heart rate alerts. It also supports blood-oxygen saturation measurement, sleep quality & stress level monitoring, so much more and it tells the time
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Playing Cards with Dice in Wooden Keepsake Box [Amazon]
Buy him or them the American Flag Playing Cards with Dice in Wooden Keepsake Box for this anniversary gift
Show off your American pride on game night with our professional quality American flag playing card set. Great for any patriots game
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American Pale Ale - Beer Making Kit - [Amazon]
Buy him or her the American Pale Ale - Beer Making Kit for this years anniversary gift
Exercise your right to brew! Our decidedly patriotic American Pale Ale makes a crisp, hoppy, and bitter pale ale with light malt flavors. Fans of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale will love this recipe
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LED Flashlights Gloves [Amazon]
Buy him these flashlight gloves for this anniversary gift, always a very handy tool to have
Bright LED light set in the head of finger and the battery can be replaced by yourself. Great for fishing lover, gadget lover, handyman, plumber, camping, and outdoor work, etc
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These gift ideas are also ideal for parents and grandparents celebrating their 52nd wedding anniversary. Tailor your gifts around their special interests and activities.

Monthly Craft Beer Club - Great Clubs
Buy him the monthly craft beer club membership for this years anniversary gift
We offer the Best Beer Club of the Month subscription in America to our customers by hand-selecting micro-brewed beer from across the nation
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Personalized Whiskey Decanter and 2 Glasses Set [Amazon]
Buy him or the couple this Personalized Whiskey Decanter and 2 Glasses Set for this years anniversary gift
Beautifully engraved Whiskey Decanter Set that holds 26 oz of your favorite spirit. Comes with 2 Rocks Glasses that are engraved the same as the decanter. Great for an anniversary gift
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Bearpaw Moccasin Slippers [Amazon]
Buy him these Bearpaw Moccasin Slippers for this years anniversary gift
Bearpaw Footwear is made for comfort with contemporary style. Our footwear is made from quality materials that provide an organic beauty that's wearable year round
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Simple Modern NFL 32oz Water Bottle [Amazon]
Buy him his NFL teams water bottle for this anniversary gift
Officially Licensed: Show off your NFL team spirit with officially licensed drinkware water bottles
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52nd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her

What should I buy my wife on our 52nd wedding anniversary?

Build Your Own Gold Locket - Pictures On Gold
Buy her the Build Your Own Gold Locket for this years anniversary gift, add your own special photo and select engraved message
Design and build your own gold locket, this includes engraved images on the front and back and also inside, would make a perfect anniversary gift for any year
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Silver Smile Sterling Silver & Ruby Bracelet [Amazon]
Buy her this Silver Smile Sterling Silver & Ruby Bracelet for this years anniversary gift
This Pink Ruby Bracelet features gorgeous ruby gemstones. The high polished shiny finish of this gemstone bracelet will add a great touch to your outfit and match your trendy style
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Soft Leaf Lace Fringes Scarf Shawl [Amazon]
Buy her a Soft Leaf Lace Fringes Scarf Shawl for this anniversary gift
Nice long scarf with lace, sewn from lightweight and soft voile fabric, can be worn all year round in all weathers
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Chocolate Of The Month Club - Great Clubs
Buy a subscription to the Chocolate of the month club for him, her or the celebrating couple for this years anniversary gift
Each month we feature gourmet chocolates that are hand-dipped in small quantities so you know you’re in an exclusive club when you’re biting into a chocolate from Clubs of America’s chocolate club!
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We hope you like our gift suggestions. We also invite you to check out our other anniversary pages for hundreds of additional ideas.

Ocean & Coconut Luxury Spa Set [Amazon]
Buy her the Ocean & Coconut Luxury Spa Set for this years anniversary gift
Excite her with this special spa gift set, Our creamy Coconut with refreshing Ocean Breeze offers a relaxing aromatherapy to help relieve your mental and physical stress
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Family Upload Photobook Gift - Snapfish
Buy a personalized photo book full of your own photos for this anniversary gift
Create a photo book full of your favorite family photos and special events from the past for this anniversary gift
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Soft Fleece Ladies Pyjamas [Amazon]
Buy her these Soft Fleece Ladies Pyjamas for this years anniversary gift
The most luxurious sweats ever, this decadent sweatshirt pyjama set features a stylish cowl neck top and pants, comfortable top offers the warmth and comfort of your favorite hoodie with soft Sherpa lining, a hand-warming kangaroo pocket and cozy rib-knit cuffs
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Fun Cute Cat Socks Gift [Amazon]
Buy her these fun cat socks for this anniversary gift
These cute socks are featuring lovely cat paws pattern and cute cat face on the top, perfect fun gift
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52nd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him, Her, Parents… and Other Couples

King and Queen Wine Glass Set [Amazon]
Buy them these King & Queen glass set for this anniversary gift
This unique, quality wine glass set makes a special gift they can enjoy together anytime of the year!
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British Tea Hamper [Amazon]
Buy her or them the British tea hamper for this anniversary gift
Heritage British Post Box Tea Tin Memorabilia, Walkers shortbread, Jacob's Crackers, Marmite spread, Cadbury Roses, Thorntons Fabulous Fudge, Bonne Maman Preserves
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His and Her Bath Robes [Amazon]
Buy them these His and Her Bath Robes with personalized monogram for this anniversary gift
This romantic terry cotton spa couples robe set is two anniversary gifts in one
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LED Flame Atmosphere Speaker [Amazon]
Buy them the LED Flame Atmosphere Speaker for this years anniversary gift
The LED atmosphere Bluetooth speaker can bring crisp clear music and exciting lighting effects anywhere
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Lacy Glass Art Sea Coral Fruit Bowl in Deep Ruby Red [Amazon]
Buy them this Lacy Glass Art Sea Coral Fruit Bowl in Deep Ruby Red for this years anniversary gift
This gently sloping, glass bowl replicates sea coral in all its splendour. Done in a deep ruby red, this transparent glass makes a beautiful piece of table art or works perfectly as a functional fruit bowl
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Travel & Experience Gifts

  • Location visit
  • Travel and activity gift vouchers
  • Adventure days
  • Food and drink (afternoon tea for two)
  • Country house stay and dinner for two
  • Escape to the country (many locations to choose from)
  • Luxury spa day for two
  • Afternoon tea on the Belmond Northern Belle

Jewellery

The traditional 52nd wedding anniversary gemstone is star ruby.

  • Earrings
  • Pendants
  • Rings
  • Necklace
  • Tie Pin
  • Cufflinks

5-Star Facts about the Ruby

  1. The star ruby is a rare variety of the ruby gemstone, displaying a sharp six-rayed star that seems to glide across the surface when the stone moves.
  2. Star-effect (or “asterism”) is caused by dense inclusions of tiny, needle-like fibres of rutile (“silk”), aligned perpendicular to the rays of the star.
  3. Rubies are usually red, but not the star ruby, which tends to be available in a pinkish-red, purplish-red or purplish-brown hue. 
  4. Currently, of every 100 rough corundum (ruby and sapphire) mined, only three will have apparent stars after being cut into cabochons: one will feature a poor colour but a good star; another a poor star but a good colour; and only one out of 100 both a good star and a good colour. 
  5. The majority of rough rubies that can be cut into stars are mined in Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Australia, Cambodia, the United States, and most commonly Africa and India. 

For Something Slightly Different…

  • Star rubies are said to have been worn by knights on the battlefields to protect themselves from the enemy. In Karnataka (India) a traditional tale claims that, if star rubies are worn as a visible pendant or a headgear, anyone who faces you as an enemy loses half their courage. While not suggesting you should go into battle, how about visiting India to explore the power of the star ruby – which apparently is at its highest during full moon. Quite appropriate for a romantic 52nd wedding anniversary dinner under the stars…

Whether in the familiar comfort of home, or fossicking in a mine in Rubyvale (Australia), take this opportunity to reflect on all the treasured years you have spent together.

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Comments

  1. kim says

    10/10/2015 at 10:44 pm

    thank u for the ideas

    Reply
  2. Rita says

    06/10/2016 at 5:34 pm

    Great ideas. Thank you.

    Reply
  3. william nickell says

    16/03/2020 at 6:36 am

    how much for the ring, its going to b our 52 yr.

    Reply
  4. kiri.munro says

    08/10/2020 at 4:54 pm

    9/10/20
    thank you not aware star ruby is gemstone 52 yr. I do have lovely ruby from my sister in-law in Thailand.

    Reply

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