The Timeless Gift of Roses: Aligning Colours with Anniversary Traditions
A Thoughtful Way to Honour Each Year Together
Every anniversary is more than a date on the calendar – it is a celebration of your unique love story, the challenges you have navigated, and the precious moments you have shared. Whether you are marking your first year of marriage or your fiftieth, the gifts you exchange can speak volumes about your appreciation and ongoing commitment to one another.
Traditionally, each anniversary year is linked with a specific material or theme – such as paper for the 1st, silver for the 25th, and gold for the 50th – representing the evolving strength and value of your relationship over time. Modern anniversary themes have also emerged, offering contemporary alternatives that add flexibility and personalisation to your celebrations, such as clocks for the 1st anniversary or platinum for the 20th.
Pairing these traditional and modern themes with the colour of your Eternity Rose creates a meaningful, intentional gift that aligns with the milestone you are celebrating. Whether dipped in precious metals like gold, silver and platinum or preserved in rich hues, an Eternity Rose becomes a lasting symbol of your love, beautifully tied to your anniversary’s theme.
Here is your complete guide to matching rose colours with anniversary years and their traditional and modern themes, helping you create a timeless, elegant, and deeply personal anniversary gift your partner will cherish.
Red Roses: Love, Passion, and Commitment
Red roses symbolise deep love and passion, making them ideal for anniversaries that celebrate romance and enduring connection.
Perfect for:
- 2nd Anniversary (Cotton / China) – Reflecting deepening closeness.
- 15th Anniversary (Crystal / Watches) – Celebrating clarity and passion.
- 40th Anniversary (Ruby) – Honouring vibrant, lifelong love.
- Any year centred on romance.
White Roses: Purity, New Beginnings, and Devotion
White roses represent purity and fresh starts, ideal for early anniversaries, vow renewals, and milestones celebrating new chapters.
Perfect for:
- 3rd Anniversary (Leather / Crystal or Glass) – Marking strength and purity.
- 12th Anniversary (Silk or Linen / Pearls) – Emphasising grace and elegance.
- 60th Anniversary (Diamond) – Symbolising enduring devotion.
- Vow renewals.
Gold Roses: Prosperity, Celebration, and Timeless Value
Gold symbolises prosperity and luxury, making gold-dipped roses a beautiful choice for significant milestones.
Perfect for:
- 1st Anniversary (Paper / Clocks) – Adding a sense of luxury to your first milestone.
- 50th Anniversary (Gold) – The classic golden celebration.
- Any milestone representing timeless value.
Silver Roses: Unity, Strength, and Radiance
Silver-dipped roses symbolise clarity and unity, ideal for anniversaries that reflect strength and harmony.
Perfect for:
- 10th Anniversary (Tin or Aluminium / Diamond Jewellery) – Blending tradition with modern sparkle.
- 25th Anniversary (Silver) – Celebrating the iconic silver milestone.
- Any year that honours resilience.
Platinum Roses: Rare, Enduring Love
Platinum-dipped roses represent rarity and enduring strength, making them ideal for milestones that celebrate a rare and precious love.
Perfect for:
- 20th Anniversary (China / Platinum) – Marking two decades with elegance.
- 70th Anniversary (Platinum / Platinum) – Honouring a lifetime of commitment.
- Any milestone for a rare love.
Blue Roses: Loyalty, Trust, and Serenity (Sapphire)
Blue roses embody trust and calm, aligning beautifully with anniversaries that value loyalty and peace.
Perfect for:
- 4th Anniversary (Fruit and Flowers / Appliances) – Emphasising growth and serenity.
- 5th Anniversary (Wood / Silverware) – Symbolising stability and trust.
- 45th Anniversary (Sapphire) – Celebrating loyalty.
- Any year focused on peace.
Green Roses: Renewal, Growth, and Harmony (Emerald)
Green roses represent balance and vitality, making them fitting for anniversaries that celebrate growth and renewal.
Perfect for:
- 20th Anniversary (China / Platinum) – Celebrating flourishing love.
- 30th Anniversary (Pearl / Diamond) – Marking growth and wisdom.
- 55th Anniversary (Emerald) – Honouring renewed commitment.
- Any year for vitality and harmony.
Purple Roses: Admiration, Enchantment, and Wisdom
Purple roses signify admiration and fascination, ideal for milestones celebrating mutual respect and deep connection.
Perfect for:
- 6th Anniversary (Iron / Wood) – Representing wisdom and devotion.
- Any year where admiration is key.
Pink Roses: Gratitude, Sweetness, and Affection
Pink roses convey tenderness and appreciation, perfect for anniversaries that celebrate gentle love.
Perfect for:
- 5th Anniversary (Wood / Silverware) – Symbolising comfort and gratitude.
- Any year expressing thankfulness.
Yellow Roses: Joy, Warmth, and Friendship
Yellow roses symbolise joy and shared laughter, ideal for couples who treasure warmth and companionship.
Perfect for:
- 1st Anniversary (Paper / Clocks) – Bringing light to your first year.
- 7th Anniversary (Copper or Wool / Desk Sets) – Celebrating warmth and friendship.
- Any year highlighting companionship.
Elevate Your Eternity Rose Gift
- Include a handwritten note reflecting on your journey together.
- Align your rose colour with your anniversary’s theme for a deeply personal touch.
Final Thoughts
An Eternity Rose is more than a gift; it is a lasting symbol of your love story. By pairing your rose’s colour with your anniversary’s traditional and modern themes, you create a meaningful keepsake your partner will treasure.
Not every anniversary will align perfectly with a specific rose colour – and that is perfectly fine. You may instead choose a colour that expresses the sentiment you wish to convey or one that resonates with your partner’s personal taste. Considering your partner’s favourite colours or hues that hold special meaning within your relationship can add an extra layer of thoughtfulness.
Whether you choose red, white, gold, silver, platinum, blue, green, yellow, purple, or pink, your Eternity Rose will stand as a beautiful testament to your commitment, ensuring each anniversary you celebrate is marked with intention, elegance, and love.