31 picks
Anniversary gifts with a little more thought behind them: things to share, to keep and to mark the year, from small tokens to milestone pieces.
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Maison MargielaFor her
For an anniversary, if she likes warm scents
A warm, subtly sweet amber skin scent that Margiela frames around an ideal partner, in eau de parfum strength for longer wear. The romantic story makes it, we think, a natural anniversary pick.
Skip it if she wears only fresh, citrusy or green scents
$172.49Limited time dealEnds by Nov 4List Price: $230.00 (25% less)Sale price as of Nov 1, 8:23 AM ET Details
VossAginFor her
For her dressiest evenings out
Four carats total of AGI-certified round lab-grown diamonds, F color and VS2 clarity, prong-set as a flower cluster in 14k white gold, with a lobster clasp. A pendant for evenings and big occasions.
Skip it if her taste runs minimal; the floating solitaire is the simpler choice
VossAgin offer
$2,691 off
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$3,690Price as of Nov 1, 7:12 AM ET Details
Editor’s pickLamyFor him
For the note-taker and letter-writer
A piston-filling fountain pen in fiberglass and brushed stainless steel, with a 14K gold nib and small windows that show the ink level. A quietly modernist pen meant for years of notes and signatures.
Skip it if he wants the convenience of ink cartridges; this pen fills only from a bottle
$228.22Price as of Nov 1, 9:17 AM ET Details
Parfums de MarlyFor her
For a lover of rose fragrances
A 75 ml parfum that opens on lychee and pear over a heart of Damascena rose and incense, settling into vanilla and musk. Warmer and more intense than a fresh floral.
Skip it if she has a signature scent or dislikes sweet, rosy fragrances
$430.00Price as of Nov 1, 9:17 AM ET Details
Le Creuset
For an anniversary dinner at home
An 8-ounce enamelled stoneware cocotte in Cerise red with a gold heart on the lid, sized for one baked dessert or side. A small, warm anniversary token for a couple who like to cook.
Skip it if they want cookware for full meals; it holds about one portion
$33.95Price as of Nov 1, 9:17 AM ET Details
Breville
For the coffee lover who wants espresso at home
An espresso machine with a built-in conical burr grinder, 25 grind settings, assisted tamping and a steam wand for milk microfoam. It doses and tamps for you, which shortens the learning curve for café drinks at home.
Skip it if you have limited counter space or prefer a one-button pod machine
$799.95Price as of Nov 1, 9:17 AM ET Details
Editor’s pickVossAginFor her
A milestone anniversary
A two-carat round lab-grown diamond, F–G color and VS1 clarity with AGI certification, set to float on the chain in 14k white or yellow gold. A milestone piece with a certificate to go with it.
Skip it if you'd rather give a natural diamond or she seldom wears necklaces
VossAgin offer
$1,921 off
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$2,720Price as of Nov 1, 7:12 AM ET Details
Maison MargielaFor him
For a partner who likes warm scents
A warm, spicy scent of pink pepper, rum, tobacco leaf and vanilla, in the apothecary-style Replica bottle. Choosing a scent says you know him well, which is why this is a partner's gift.
Skip it if he has a signature cologne he loves, or prefers fresh citrus scents to warm, sweet ones
$144.49Limited time dealEnds by Nov 4List Price: $170.00 (15% less)Sale price as of Nov 1, 9:17 AM ET Details
Editor’s pickBrooklinen
For a shared bedroom upgrade
A 480-thread-count sateen set in long-staple cotton with a soft sheen: fitted and flat sheets plus two pillowcases. OEKO-TEX certified and machine washable. A shared upgrade you both use every night.
Skip it if either of you sleeps hot; sateen holds more warmth than percale
$209.00Price as of Nov 1, 9:17 AM ET Details
Editor’s pickFishers FineryFor him
For the commuter who walks in the cold
Pure two-ply cashmere in a herringbone pattern, 66 by 12 inches with fringed ends. A classic he can wear over a coat from first frost to spring, and it arrives gift-boxed.
Skip it if he lives somewhere warm or won't hand-wash or dry-clean knitwear
$89.99Price as of Nov 1, 9:17 AM ET Details
VossAginFor her
For a bracelet with real presence
Bezel-set, lab-created oval sapphires totaling 14 carats on a 14k yellow gold overlay. The bezel settings keep the line smooth, so it stacks easily with a watch.
Skip it if she prefers delicate jewelry or only wears solid gold; this is a gold overlay on brass
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$200 off
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$299Price as of Nov 1, 7:12 AM ET Details
Time ResistanceFor him
For the man who still carries a bag to work
Full-grain Italian cowhide with a cotton lining and YKK zippers; two compartments fit a 15-inch laptop and A4 files, with an organizer panel and a detachable shoulder strap.
Skip it if he commutes by bike or prefers a backpack; it weighs about three and a half pounds
$355.00Price as of Nov 1, 9:17 AM ET Details
Editor’s pickSlipFor her
For a nightly bit of indulgence
A queen-size (20 × 30 in) pillowcase in 22-momme, 6A-grade mulberry silk with a hidden zip, and it is machine washable. A nightly indulgence most people never think to buy for themselves.
Skip it if her pillows are king-size; the queen case will not fit them
$120.00Price as of Nov 1, 9:17 AM ET Details
Graphic Image
For the one who still writes letters
A 4x6 leather-bound notebook in red, made in the USA. Small enough to live in a bag, which suits a running record of dates, trips and letters worth keeping.
Skip it if neither of you writes by hand; it will stay blank on a shelf
$60.00Price as of Nov 1, 9:17 AM ET Details
VossAginFor her
A significant anniversary
Five carats total of AGI-certified round lab-grown diamonds, listed as F color and VS clarity, in 14k white or yellow gold. Statement studs that still read as classic.
Skip it if she prefers understated jewelry; the half-carat studs are the quieter choice
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$3,720Price as of Nov 1, 7:12 AM ET Details
Editor’s pickAura
For years of photos in one place
A 15-inch matted frame you can preload with photos, videos and a message before gifting. Storage is unlimited with no subscription, and friends and family can add pictures from their phones, so it keeps growing.
Skip it if you would rather display a few printed favourites than a rotating screen
$299.00Price as of Nov 1, 9:17 AM ET Details
Editor’s pickWedgwood x Vera Wang
For the anniversary toast
Two fine-crystal flutes from the Vera Wang for Wedgwood Duchesse collection, packed in a grey gift box. Made for the anniversary toast itself, and a natural pair to bring out again each year.
Skip it if you need glasses that go in the dishwasher; these are hand-wash only
$117.25Price as of Nov 1, 9:17 AM ET Details
VossAginFor her
A bold piece for a big anniversary
Fancy yellow pear-cut lab-grown diamonds, 3 carats total, hanging below colorless pear stones in 14k two-tone gold. AGI certified, VS clarity, about 0.9 inch long with friction backs.
Skip it if she prefers white diamonds or small, everyday studs
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$4,999Price as of Nov 1, 7:12 AM ET Details
TissotFor him
For a milestone birthday
A Swiss automatic with an 80-hour power reserve, sapphire crystal, see-through case back and 100 m water resistance, on a quick-release steel bracelet. A milestone watch he can wear with a suit or a T-shirt.
Skip it if he wears a smartwatch daily, or a pale blue dial is louder than his taste
$850.00Price as of Nov 1, 9:17 AM ET Details
Zwiesel 1872
For the table where the good bottle gets opened
A handmade one-liter decanter in Tritan crystal, a lead-free glass that resists chipping and is dishwasher safe without clouding, made in Germany. Wine aerates as it runs down the sides, and you pour by gripping it from under the base.
Skip it if they don't drink red wine, or already own a decanter they like
$102.00Price as of Nov 1, 9:17 AM ET Details
Time ResistanceFor him
For the frequent weekend traveler
Handmade in Italy from full-grain, vegetable-tanned cowhide with YKK zippers and a tear-resistant lining; one roomy compartment about ten inches long. Each piece takes on its own grain.
Skip it if he wants interior dividers or a kit that hangs from a hook
$125.00Price as of Nov 1, 8:23 AM ET Details
Kolo
For decades of photos worth printing
Holds 300 4x6 prints, three to a page, in clear pockets on archival, acid-free pages, with space beside each photo for a note and a cover window for a favorite photo. Black Italian-milled book cloth over heavyweight bookbinding board.
Skip it if they would rather keep every photo on their phone than print, sleeve and store them
$75.00Price as of Nov 1, 9:17 AM ET Details
Editor’s pickMarquis by WaterfordFor him
For the whiskey drinker at home
A 30-ounce square decanter with two 11-ounce double old fashioned glasses in Marquis by Waterford crystalline, cut in a traditional Irish wedge pattern. Hand wash only.
Skip it if he drinks only wine or has no shelf space for display barware
$136.49Price as of Nov 1, 9:17 AM ET Details
Editor’s pickWhite + WarrenFor her
For cold flights and colder offices
A long brushed-knit cashmere wrap, roughly 81 by 36 inches: wide enough to wear as a shawl on a cold flight or as a blanket at the theatre. Taupe, in our view, sits well with most coats.
Skip it if she finds wool or cashmere itchy against her skin
$385.00Price as of Nov 1, 9:17 AM ET Details
Fujifilm
For an album of real prints
Prints credit-card-size photos in seconds, with a selfie mirror, close-up mode and a self-timer that make two-person shots easy. A small, practical way to start a physical album of the year ahead. Film is sold separately.
Skip it if they would rather keep every photo on their phone than pay for and store prints
$89.95Price as of Nov 1, 9:17 AM ET Details
UGGFor him
For the husband who is always cold
A full-length hooded sherpa robe with a self belt and side pockets, cut in a relaxed fit. In our view, a warm robe is the kind of everyday comfort people rarely buy for themselves, especially for cold mornings.
Skip it if he runs warm or lives somewhere mild; sherpa fleece is a cold-weather fabric
$157.95Price as of Nov 1, 9:17 AM ET Details
Saint LaurentFor her
For the woman who layers over a coat
A large 135 cm square in 70% cashmere and 30% silk, with fine stripes framed by a solid brown border. Big enough to wear as a shawl over a coat, and soft enough for everyday wear.
Skip it if she prefers bright colors or small neck scarves; this is a large, muted square
$569Price as of Nov 1, 8:59 AM ET Details
Riedel
For a good white with dinner
Two machine-made glasses with a wide bowl shaped for rich, oaked whites, so a good bottle gets room to open up. Dishwasher safe, which makes them a pair for regular dinners rather than the back of the cabinet.
Skip it if you both drink red almost exclusively; a bowl shaped for Chardonnay is the wrong tool
$85.00Price as of Nov 1, 9:17 AM ET Details
FellowFor him
For the pour-over devotee
A gooseneck electric kettle with to-the-degree temperature control, hold mode, scheduling and a brew stopwatch, designed for a slow, steady pour-over. Just as useful for tea.
Skip it if he's happy with drip coffee from a machine and isn't looking to change
$199.95Price as of Nov 1, 9:17 AM ET Details
The Pearl SourceFor her
For a classic piece she will keep for decades
A single 18-inch strand of 6.5–7mm white Akoya cultured pearls, AA+ grade, with a 14K white gold clasp, boxed with a certificate. Princess length, which in our view is the easiest to wear with almost anything she owns.
Skip it if she rarely wears necklaces or already owns a white pearl strand
$770.00Price as of Nov 1, 9:17 AM ET Details
LunyaFor her
For the warm sleeper
A racerback tank and tulip-hem shorts in sand-washed mulberry silk that goes in the machine on cold. Light and easy-fitting; in our view best for someone who sleeps warm.
Skip it if she prefers long sleeves and full-length pants for sleep
$188.00Price as of Nov 1, 9:17 AM ET Details
An anniversary gift should say something about the two of you, not just about the recipient. The strongest choices mark the year you have had, look ahead to one you want, or improve something you share every day: your coffee, your bed, your table.
Traditional anniversary themes (paper for the first year, cotton for the second, leather for the third and so on) are a useful starting point when you are stuck. Our anniversary gifts by year guide lists the traditional and modern theme for every year.
For early or in-between years, a thoughtful object with a story behind it is enough. Pair it with a plan, such as a dinner, a weekend or an evening you organise, and the gift does not need to carry the whole occasion.
Tenth, twenty-fifth and fiftieth anniversaries call for something lasting: fine jewelry, a significant piece for the home or a trip together. Buy early, because engraving, sizing and travel bookings take time.