The History of Wedding Days
The tradition of celebrating wedding anniversaries began as early as the 16th century in Germany, where special anniversaries were celebrated with gifts of various materials. In Sweden, the tradition gained momentum during the 18th century, and since then materials such as cotton, silver and gold have become symbols of the development and strength of love.
Each wedding anniversary has its own unique symbolism, and it's a perfect opportunity to give a gift that represents both the material and your journey together. But what exactly are the different wedding days, and what do they stand for?
1 year – Cotton
Cotton symbolizes the soft and flexible first year of marriage, where you weave your lives together.
Gift tip: A piece of jewelry with an organic design, which reflects the threads woven together in your marriage.
5 years – Wood
Wood stands for growth and strength – just like your marriage after five years.
Gift tip: Jewelery with nature-inspired details, for example shapes reminiscent of tree branches. Inspired by our collection Martall – Martall is a tree shaped by weather and wind into a crooked pine, because the road ahead is not always completely straight. Just like a marriage.
10 years – Tin
Known for its flexibility, pewter symbolizes a flexible and strong relationship.
Gift tip: A timeless ring or pendant in silver, a beautiful tribute to your milestone.
15 years – Crystal
The clarity and strength of the crystal symbolizes 15 years of love.
Gift tip: Jewelery with sparkling crystals that catch the light – a perfect reflection of your journey.
20 years – Porcelain
Porcelain stands for something both strong and beautiful, just like a marriage after two decades.
Gift tip: A minimalist piece of jewelery with clean lines that symbolize stability and harmony.
25 years – Silver
Silver wedding marks a noble milestone after 25 years.
Gift tip: Matching jewelry in silver that celebrates your 25 years together. Be inspired by our unisex collection KARG .
30 years – Pearl
Pearls stand for beauty and wisdom, symbols of 30 years of marriage.
Gift tip: A pearl necklace or earrings - classic and timeless. Add pendants of beautiful pearls to earrings or necklaces the Martall collection to create something personal and stylish.
35 years – Coral
Coral, the precious gift of the sea, represents 35 years of love and life together.
Gift tip: A piece of jewelery that reminds you of the beauty of the sea. Button coral is a symbol of the ocean's gift, sprung from the coral reef's vulnerability and strength, which we immortalized in beautiful jewelry.
40 years – Ruby
The ruby's deep red color reflects the passion of a 40-year marriage.
Gift tip: A ruby ring or a piece of jewelry with red stones that symbolizes your fiery love.
45 years – Sapphire
Sapphire, a stone that symbolizes loyalty and faithfulness, is perfect for 45 years of marriage.
Gift tip: A piece of jewelery with a sapphire – why not a specially designed ring with a beautiful sapphire.
50 years – Gold
Golden weddings mark an incredible milestone and symbolize purity and value.
Gift tip: An exclusive piece of gold jewelery with a personal engraving, a tribute to your life together . All our gold jewelery is made of 18k gold.
55 years – Emerald
The green shade of the emerald stands for renewal and balance after 55 years of marriage.
Gift tip: A piece of jewelry with emeralds, which captures the beauty you've shared all these years.
60 years – Diamond
The diamond, nature's hardest material, is a symbol of unwavering love.
Gift tip: A classic and elegant piece of diamond jewellery, as beautiful and strong as your love. Be inspired by our diamond jewelry .
70 years – Iron
The strength of the iron symbolizes an impressive 70-year marriage.
Gift tip: A robust piece of jewelery with a modern touch - perhaps with an engraving that tells about your journey.
80 years – Platinum
Platinum, one of the world's most exclusive metals, marks the rare milestone of 80 years.
Gift tip: A platinum necklace or ring that reflects its unique value and your unique love.
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