30th anniversary gift themes and ideas

The 30th wedding anniversary has several themes linked with it, so you can either go with the conventional choices or combine the concepts to generate a unique present that perfectly suits the recipient(s).

Traditional 30th Anniversary Theme for Gifts: Pearl

Pearl themeWith the meaning of purity, wisdom and innocence, a pearl is a beautiful 30th anniversary present.

Modern 30th Anniversary Theme for Gifts: Diamond

With its symbolism of strength, eternity and enduring love, the diamond perfectly reflects the wisdom, clarity and balance of a marriage which has lasted for three decades.

Gemstone: Pearl

Alternate Stone: Diamond or Jade

Colour: Green

Floral Theme: Lily, Sweet Pea, **Green Rose

Representing devotion, purity, wealth and honour, the lily shows how a couple celebrating their 30th anniversary are still committed to each other, even though they have been together for so long.

A sweet pea indicates a long-lasting bliss and pleasure, reminding the recipient that they are happily thought of.

**The green rose is a romantic alternative for this anniversary, in keeping with the colour theme, and the symbol of eternal love that a rose represents.

Traditional Anniversary Gift Suggestions

• Pearl jewellery (necklace, earrings, ring, bracelet)

Modern Anniversary Gift Suggestions

• Diamond jewellery

• Flower-based gifts related to this anniversary (lily or sweet pea), for example: plant, perfume, scented candles, bouquet of flowers, art print

• Jade jewellery (alternate stone for this anniversary)

Light-Green Glazed Eternity Rose or Dark-Green Glazed Eternity Rose (signifying the green colour theme for this anniversary)


See our Light-Green Glazed Eternity Rose video below:


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