60th 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 60th wedding anniversary in countries around the world…

Traditional Gift – UK		Diamond
Traditional Gift – US		Yellow Diamond
Traditional Gift – Spain		Diamond
Traditional Gift – Germany		Diamond
Traditional Gift – Russia		Diamond
Traditional Gift – France		Diamond
Traditional Gift – Italy		Diamond
Flower Gift		Iris
Gemstone Gift		Diamond
Modern Gift		Diamond

QUICK LINKS

About 60th Wedding Anniversaries
How to Celebrate a 60th Wedding Anniversary
60th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas for Him, Her, Parents and Grandparents
Common Questions About The 60th Wedding Anniversary
60th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Couples
60th Wedding Anniversary Gifts For Him
60th Wedding Anniversary Gifts For Her

About 60th Wedding Anniversaries

The sparkling milestone of your 60 year wedding anniversary is appropriately known as the Diamond Anniversary. Diamonds are precious, impregnable and enduring – qualities that are also symbolic of a couple celebrating 60 years of married life. In fact, it is said that the fire in a diamond symbolises the constant flame of love.

How to Celebrate a 60th Wedding Anniversary

If you are celebrating this momentous achievement in a Commonwealth country, you can expect to receive the rare honor of a telegram from the current monarch. Enjoy the moment – it is richly deserved.

With 60 years of marriage behind you, there is little that you have not seen and shared together, so this is a wonderful time to sit back and reflect on what you have both accomplished and the happiness the past six decades have brought you.

60th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas for Him, Her, Parents and Grandparents

When considering gifts for the 60thdiamond anniversary, you will need to give your choice more careful thought than for most celebrations. Couples who have spent 60 years together will probably have just about everything they need and by now be content enjoying the simple, comfortable and homely pleasures of their married life.

Like dinner at a favourite restaurant, for example, or taking in a show. If you do buy them tickets for the theatre or a concert, make sure this year they have the best seats in the house.

Alternatively, a short break at a boutique hotel, with a spa and relaxing afternoon of revitalising wellness treatments, would be just as warmly appreciated.

The flower commonly associated with a 60th wedding anniversary is the iris, which symbolises faith, hope, wisdom and purification. No matter what colour you choose, this stunningly elegant flower would make a beautiful bouquet for your partner, suffused with poignant sentiments.

You can’t cry on a diamond’s shoulder, and diamonds won’t keep you warm at night, but they are sure fun when the sun shines.” Quoted by: Elizabeth Taylor

COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Q: What is the 60th wedding anniversary called?
A: The 60th wedding anniversary is called the Diamond Anniversary, which is associated with the gemstone for this year’s anniversary.

Q: What is the 60th wedding anniversary gemstone?
A: The 60th wedding anniversary gemstone is the Diamond. These precious stones are a symbol of strength, love and health, all key qualities for a long marriage.

Q: What is the 60th wedding anniversary symbol?
A: The symbol for a 60th wedding anniversary is the Diamond, diamonds have come to primarily symbolize eternal love.

Q: What is the 60th wedding anniversary colour?
A: The 60th wedding anniversary colour is white – White stands for everything good and right.

Q: What are the traditional and modern gifts for a 60th wedding anniversary?
A: The traditional and modern gift for a 60th wedding anniversary is a Diamond. Traditionally seen as a symbol of faithfulness, love, purity, innocence and relationships filled with love.

Q: What is the 60th year anniversary flower?
A: The 60th wedding anniversary flower is the Iris, The traditional meaning of purple irises is royalty, but that isn’t its only meaning, it also represents wisdom, respect, valour and compliments.

60th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him

What can I buy my husband for our 60 year wedding anniversary? Buy an appropriate gift for you partner after 60 years can be quite a challenge. For this reason we have selected some inspired gift ideas that can help you to find that perfect gift for your husband. Take a look at the following gift ideas:

These ideas, both modern and traditional, would also make great gifts for parents or grandparents celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Tailor your choice around their special interests and activities, or perhaps opt for personalised message gifts – which come in many items including vases, glass tumblers, wine glasses, etc.

Chocolate & Cheese Gifts

Buy each other or the celebrating couple a treat – some like chocolate while others are partial to cheese. Here are some foodie gift ideas that you can both enjoy:

60th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her

What should I buy my wife on our 60th wedding anniversary? Know what to buy for you wife on such a special wedding anniversary can be very difficult. We’ve chosen some unique gift ideas which will help convey your eternal love for your wife after 60 years together. Check out the gift ideas below:

Still looking for some further inspiration? How about some of these…

• Bouquet of mixed flowers
• Scented or personalised candles
• Creative gift (collage picture of all the family)
• Silk-painted scarf
• Gourmet chocolates
• Pampering vouchers (manicure, pedicure, hair styling)

60th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Parents and Couple

What do you buy your parents, or your grandparents for their special diamond wedding anniversary? We’ve hand-picked some gift ideas that will hopefully give you some inspiration. See our ideas below:

Travel & Experience Gifts

What better way to celebrate your anniversary than with a unique and memorable experience, either near you or jumping on a place and going somewhere exciting. Check out these travel and experience gift ideas:

Looking to do something as a group or a family? We have a great selection of experiences for all ages in association with Red Letter Days. Check out the experiences here:

Still need some further inspiration for travel and experience gift ideas? Check out these suggestions below:

• Location visit
• Travel and activity gift vouchers
• Gourmet escapes
• Country house stay and dinner for two
• Food and drink (afternoon tea for two)
• Escape to the country (many locations to choose from)
• Luxury spa day for two
• Champagne afternoon tea for two
• Tour of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton and cream tea for two

The tradition of celebrating a 60th anniversary dates to when Queen Victoria marked the Diamond Jubilee of her 60 years on the British throne.

A Final Thought…

If there is ever a time to enjoy a sumptuous party themed around you and the love of your life, this is it. For example… featuring music and fashion that was popular in the year of your marriage, with floral table arrangements incorporating the iris, attended by your extended family and long-standing friends – and catered for by your favourite restaurant.

The perfect opportunity to add even more cherished memories to the glittering album of 60 years of indissoluble love and romance… Enjoy this remarkable celebration.

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