The 60th wedding anniversary is the diamond wedding anniversary. For couples to be married for 60 years is special and rare, just like a diamond.
60th Year Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas for the Couple
60 Year Wedding Anniversary Picture Frame
When you are shopping for a couple for their 60th wedding anniversary, you may choose to get them something sentimental such as this 60th Wedding Anniversary Picture Frame. The one we are showing is an 8 x 8 photo frame with an opening for a 4 x 6 photo. This photo frame is meant to look old-fashioned, so they can use a black and white image with it as their wedding photo. If you would instead use a more current picture, you can also get a more modern look with vivid colors.
The photo frame has the following quote:
“One by one each year flew by, since you both said “I do”… 60 years of memories, shared by the two of you. From big events and holidays, to simple daily pleasures. Some tearful times along life’s way, some joys that can’t be measured…One by one each year now gone, but still they’re yours forever…each and every memory, of sixty years together! Happy Diamond Anniversary!”
Heritage Pottery Personalized Bone China 60th Wedding Anniversary Plate
Another sweet gift you can give to a couple that has reached this milestone in their marriage is the Heritage Pottery Personalized Bone China 60th Wedding Anniversary Plate. This is a keepsake that can be personalized for the couple. You can add their first names on the top of the plate (or whatever else you choose – you have 40 characters). On the bottom of the plate, you have 3 lines, with up to 70 characters for each line. The sample has the following text:
Congratulations on your 60th Wedding Anniversary
November 8, 2012
Love from your grandchildren Ben, Emma, and Chris xx
That is just a sample to give you an idea, but whatever message you want to print on this plate is totally up to you!
The plate also has a pair of bells with some flowers as well as a large 60. The plate also says 60 diamond anniversary multiple times. We show this plate in silver, but you can also choose to get it in blue or white.
It comes in a satin-lined gift box, and all plates are approximately 8 inches in diameter.
60th Anniversary Christmas Ornament
If you are looking for a small or simple gift to give this couple, you might want to give them the 60th Anniversary Christmas Ornament. This ornament is made out of ceramic and printed on both sides. It has black and white stripes, gold snowflakes, and says 60th wedding anniversary. It is also relatively easy to hang from the satin ribbon that comes with this keepsake ornament.
Personalized Crystal Religious 60th Wedding Anniversary Plaque
Our Final choice for a sentimental gift is this Personalized Crystal Religious 60th Wedding Anniversary Plaque. This is a customizable present to parents from their children. The text on the plaque says the following:
“60th Anniversary (anniversary date). Honoring Our Beloved Parents (Parent’s Names). Marriage takes three to be complete. It’s not enough for two to meet. They must be united in love by Loves creator. God above. A marriage that follows God’s plan takes more than a woman and a man. It needs a oneness that can be only from CHRIST. Marriage Takes Three. May this special anniversary be filled with lasting joys and shared memories. Thank you for your example! (from children’s names). May God’s blessing be on your marriage.”
This is a charming present for a couple who have strong faith. The photo shows the small version, which is 9 inches. You can also get it is 10.5 inches or 12 inches.
Matching His and Hers Diamond Watches
The 60th wedding anniversary is the diamond anniversary. You may be looking for a present with diamonds that they will both enjoy. If so, have you considered a pair of matching watches? The Matching His and Hers Diamond Watches are a great selection when you want something classy and attractive that they will both enjoy receiving.
These chronograph falcon watches have 1.05 ct of diamonds around the face of the watch. They are water-resistant up to 99 feet of exposure, and these timepieces come with a 1-year warranty.
These watches come beautifully packages, ready for gift-giving. They also include 2 extra leather bands.
Silver Round Wall Mirror With Crystal Crushed Diamond Border
If you want to give a smaller gift with a diamond theme, you might be interested in something for the home. The Silver Round Wall Mirror With Crystal Crushed Diamond Border is attractive. It can certainly be a statement piece in the couple’s house. We are showing this is the largest size which is 31.5 inches. However, if you feel like this is too large for their tastes, you can also get circular mirrors in 12 inches, 23.5 inches, or 24 inches.
This is a frameless mirror that will fit in with more modern or elegant homes. It has two big hangers on the back of the mirror, so hanging it will be straightforward.
This mirror will look lovely in an entry hall, bedroom, or hanging over a side table.
Crushed Diamond Mirror Crystal Vase
Our final selection for the couple is this beautiful Crushed Diamond Mirror Crystal Vase. There are three different choices for this vase. We are showing the silver crush design. You can also get it in diamond silver and crystal silver.
The size of this vase is 8 inches by 4.7 inches by 15 inches. This vase has a lot of crushed diamonds on display which is perfect for the 60th wedding anniversary. It looks stunning with flowers inside, regardless of the color or type of bloom you choose to use.
60th Year Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas for Him
M-Clip – Premier Money Clip
If you really want to give your husband a diamond anniversary present he will never forget, The Diamond Money Clip is it. This money clip is encrusted with 312 diamonds. Besides fitting in with the anniversary theme and being a luxury item, the money clip also does the job it is designed to do. The money clip can securely hold 10 bills and 6-8 cards.
Money clips are an easy way to carry around what you need, but without having a large bulky wallet. With this clip, you will also be adding style, luxury, and class.
Jewelili Black Diamond Cuff Links
Another charming diamond gift for your husband is these Jewelili Black Diamond Cuff Links. These are single-sided cufflinks with multiple rows of black diamonds; the diamonds are brilliant round-cut and set in .925 sterling silver cuff links.
Although the diamonds may be imported, the cufflinks are made and designed in the USA. Jewelili is an NYC-based company, and all jewelry is designed and manufactured in America.
The size of these cufflinks is 178.80 mm x 8.50mm x 3.50mm. There are 1cttw of black diamonds in a pair of these beautiful and elegant cufflinks.
Dazzlingrock Collection White and Black Diamond Cross Pendant
Suppose your husband is religious and you want to give him a diamond present for your 60th wedding anniversary. In that case, you should consider a cross pendant for a necklace. The Dazzlingrock Collection White and Black Diamond Cross Pendant is the perfect present for this occasion.
The cross is made out of .925 sterling silver and is decorated in 1 carat of black and white diamonds. This is a beautiful and unique gift for any occasion, and your husband will be proud to wear this elegant piece of jewelry.
The diamonds are set in a micro-pave setting, making them appear like large cross-shaped diamonds instead of smaller diamonds grouped together.
To My Husband Whiskey Wedding Anniversary Gift
Suppose your husband enjoys the occasional glass of whiskey. In that case, you may want to get him the To My Husband Whiskey Wedding Anniversary Gift. This gift comes in a natural pine wooden gift box that says “To My Husband. I loved you then, I love you still, Always have, Always will…” Inside the box are the following:
- 6 stainless steel cooling stones – using chilling stones instead of ice will allow you to keep your drink cool without diluting the flavor with melting ice cubes.
- 1 velvet bag – this is to store the stones in a while freezing. By freezing them in the velvet bag, you can avoid absorbing other flavors and orders from the freezer.
- 1 pair of rubber-tipped tongs – used to grab the cooling stones with.
- 2 ultra-fine crystal cut glasses – luxurious glasses with weighted bottoms.
- 2 Slate Coasters – These will protect any surface the drinks are being set upon.
TakeFlight Tactical Pen Survival Gear
If your husband looks to collect different tools and gadgets, he might really enjoy the TakeFlight Tactical Pen Survival Gear. This is a ballpoint pen, so even if your husband never uses it for any other purpose, it is still a practical gift. Who does not need a pen – most people lose them all the time. Of course, he can carry this on him at all times for use whenever required.
However, besides being a ballpoint pen, it has a tip that can break glass, an LED tactical flashlight, and a bottle opener. It also comes with 2 extra refillable ink cartridges and an extra flashlight battery.
Thi incredibly useful pen is made of aircraft-grade machined aluminum. Takeflight pens are used daily by military and law enforcement professionals such as Navy SEALS, SWAT team members, or military pilots. TakeFlight is a business owned and operated by US Veterans.
To My Husband Engraved Compass Anniversary Present
This sentimental gift has the exact quote as the whiskey gift does: “”To My Husband. I loved you then, I love you still, Always have, Always will…” You could always buy them together as a matching or coordinated gift.
The To My Husband Engraved Compass Anniversary Present is made of brass and has a coordinated design. It comes with a leather stamped storage case, and each compass is handcrafted and packaged carefully in a gift box with the compass and a compass chain.
Of course, if you like the idea of the compass but not the quote itself, there are other choices. For instance, there is a personalized compass you can choose instead. This compass gift gives you the option to engrave the top side of the compass, the inside, the backside of the compass, and you can choose what type of box you would like to give it in.
You could also choose compasses called “The Day I Met You,” “To My Love” and 5 other versions of the “To My Husband” compass. If this is a gift you want to give, there are so many different versions you are sure to find the one that best fits what you want to say!
Vintage Candy – Retro 1960’s Candy Gift Box
Are you looking for something nostalgic and fun to give your husband? The Vintages Candy – Retro 1960’s Candy Gift Box is a great gift to give someone to help them remember a specific time period. The candy in this vintage collection is from the 1960s, which would have been from the beginning of your marriage.
This gift box includes over 70 pieces. Some of the candy that may be included are sweet tarts, fruit stripe gum, assorted charms, Boston baked beans, smarties lollipops, smarties necklace, now and laters, and more!
Luxury Safety Razor Shaving Kit
If you are looking for personal care or grooming present, you might opt for the Luxury Safety Razor Shaving Kit. This kit includes a safety razor with 10 razor blades and a safety razor stand. There is preshave oil for before he gets started and shaving soap to use with a bowl and brush to use while shaving. When he is done, there is an aftershave balm.
This will be a fantastic nostalgic present, with this kit being built around straight razors and the authentic way men shaved with a brush and a bowl. Disposable razors and electric razors certainly have their place. Still, there is nothing like a clean and close shave that a straight razor can provide.
Keurig K-Duo Coffee Maker
Is your husband a coffee lover? If he is, this is an excellent present for him. For a long time, people could only enjoy a pot of coffee at home or make instant coffee if they only wanted one cup. Then along came the K-Cup. You could now make a delicious single cup of coffee, finally.
Eventually, many different flavors came out, including regular, decaf, flavored coffee, and even tea and hot cocoa varieties. However, over time many people missed being able to have an entire pot of coffee as well.
Well, in comes theKeurig K-Duo Coffee Maker. Finally, we can just own one machine that will allow us to have a single cup of coffee or make a whole pot. You can make a 6-cup, 8-cup, 10-cup, or 12-cup pot, or just a single cup with a k-cup pod with this coffee maker. It is also programmable up to 24 hours ahead of time.
60th Year Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas for Her
14K Yellow Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Stud Earrings, 1 Carat
Well, it is the diamond anniversary, after all. What better present could you get your wife than a beautiful pair of heart-shaped diamond earrings? These earrings have 1-carat total weight conflict-free natural, earth mined diamonds. The diamonds are of good quality. They will have a minimum color of H-I and a minimum clarity of SI2 – I1.
These heart-shaped diamond earrings are set in a high-quality 4 prong basket mounting. The overall look of this pair of earrings is elegant, sophisticated, and stunning. Jewelry is always one of the safer gifts you can give your wife.
Ross-Simons Diamond Sea Life Bracelet
Do you want to give your wife a piece of diamond jewelry as a present but know that she prefers unique pieces with personality and charm? If a pair of diamond studs is just not her thing, maybe she would rather have the Ross-Simons Diamond Set Life Bracelet.
This bracelet is made out of diamonds and colored sterling silver. It features rose gold seashells, gold fish, and silver starfish. If your wife likes quirky jewelry or has some special connection to sea life, water, or the beach, she will love this. A link could be as simple as if you have ever vacationed together at the beach or spend summers on the water.
Ross-Simons is a jeweler that has been in business for over 65 years (just a little bit longer than your marriage). This gift will come with a gift box to quickly wrap and present to her on your anniversary.
Pink Cultured Freshwater Pearl Diamond Pendant Necklace
Our final selection of diamond jewelry for your wife is this Pink Cultured Freshwater Pearl Diamond Pendant Necklace. This is a lovely modern take on a class style of jewelry. The single pearl pendant is also a classic. This adds in a small diamond. However, what makes it a little more modern is the use of a pink pearl instead of a white pearl, and the fact that it is hanging from a rose gold chain.
If you want to add some traditional elements back into this gift, you can choose to get white gold or a yellow gold chain instead. However, I think the rose gold chain goes best with the coloring of the pearl. This also allows the diamond to stand out more than it would with the other chains.
The chain is 18 inches of 14K rose gold. The pearl will be between 7 – 7.5 mm, and the diamond is 1/33 cttw.
Mother of Pearl Musical Jewelry Box
If you are looking for a nice present that she would enjoy, you could get her a pretty jewelry box. The Mother of Pearl Musical Jewelry Box is blue, but you can also get it in purple or red. This is a handcrafted traditional Korean music box with the mother of pearl inlay technique that has been used for over 1000 years.
This box is handmade with an oriental motif and quality lacquer work. The song played when the music box opens called “Arirand.” This is a popular Korean song that is commonly referred to as the Korean national folk song.
The size of this jewelry box is 6.3 inches x 5.1 inches x 4.3 inches. A decorative tassel includes a flat metal key attached to it; the key is needed to open up the jewelry box.
Double-Sided Faux Fur Throw Blanket
Throw blankets are always a lovely gift, especially if you two do not agree on the temperature or the house or a room. If your wife is typically colder than you are, she will love this double-sided faux fur throw blanket. It is light enough to easily move around the house, but it will also provide her warmth and comfort wherever she is in the home.
The color of this Double-Sided Faux Fur Throw Blanket is ivory mink; however, you can also get it in frosted charcoal, frosted gray, or tan coyote. We show it in the extra-large size of 60 inches x 80 inches. Typically, throw blankets are meant to be enveloped in or even to share with someone else. However, there is a large size also available, which is 50 inches x 60 inches.
The blanket itself comes in a pretty black box and is tied with a ribbon, making it easily giftable. This soft blanket will quickly become her favorite go-to comfortable throw to use whether she is lounging or bed or just sitting in her favorite chair in the home.
Soy Scented Candle Aromatherapy Gift Set – 16 Pack
These citronella oil soy wax candles make an excellent gift for candle lovers. They are also charming and provide an extra level of home decor or ambiance wherever they are placed throughout the house. Suppose you think your wife would enjoy various scented candles to choose from. In that case, you should get her the Soy Scented Candle Aromatherapy Gift Set.
There are 16 different fragrances in this pack. The scents included are Gardenia, Peppermint, Lemon, Wood Sage & Sea Salt, Vanilla, Spring, Bergamot, Jasmine, Rosemary, Peony Cherry Blossom, Rose, Lavender, Mediterranean Fig, Strawberry, Pear & Freesia, and Blue Bell.
Each candle burns for 20-25 hours, so giving a 16 pack as a gift will provide your wife 320 to 400 hours of burn time. This is 320 to 400 hours to relax and allow her spirits to be uplifted by these candles’ beautiful appearance and scent.
We show this as the largest gift size of 16 candles, but if you feel like your wife will not like receiving this many candles, you can also buy the gift packs with only 12 (Christmas Scents) or 8 scents instead.
Godiva Gold Gift Box, 140 Count
A box of chocolate is a classic wedding anniversary gift. Many people believe there is no better choice when it comes to chocolate than Godiva. The 140 count box is a massive box of Godiva chocolate – she will be able to sample a wide variety of chocolate, including chocolates with caramels, nuts, and various fillings.
Some of the Godiva Gold Gift Box flavors include the raspberry star, the coconut pyramid, the cherry cordial, and the almond crunch. This selection consists of a variety of white chocolate, dark chocolate, and milk chocolate selections.
If you want to give the gift of Godiva but feel 140 pieces is a little excessive, you can also choose from smaller boxes that only include 8 pieces, 19 pieces, 36 pieces, 70 pieces, or 105 pieces. This way, you can choose to give her a stand-alone gift or a small gift to go along with whatever else you may be giving your wife on your 60th wedding anniversary.
Lilies Flower Wall Art – Set of 6
Are you thinking of giving your wife flowers for your anniversary, but just wished that they lasted longer? Suppose your wife is particularly fond of lilies or likes artwork. In that case, you might consider getting her this Set of 6 Lilies Wall Art Collection.
These prints are each 8 inches by 10 inches and unframed. This allows you to choose whatever type or color of frame you prefer; you can select the same kind of frame or mix and match if you are not hanging these as a set.
Your wife will be impressed by the creative nature of this present and that you wanted her to have the beauty of lilies every day, regardless of the season.
15oz Mr. and Mrs. Ceramic Coffee Mugs
Our final selection for your wife is this Mr. & Mrs. Ceramic Coffee Mug Set. If the two of you do not already have a husband and wife themed set of mugs, it is time. After 60 years, it is apparent that you want to spend together forever, but why not get these cute mugs to show her how you love being a part of the best couple ever?
The mugs are oversized, each holding 15 ounces of liquid. These would be perfect for morning or evening coffee, tea, or cocoa. Even if she does not want to use them, they will look great on display in your home.
60th Year Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas Buying Criteria
Focusing on The Wedding Theme
When you start shopping for a wedding anniversary and are stumped, the easiest thing to do is to start by thinking about any themes related to this milestone. The only theme related to the 60th wedding anniversary is diamonds, so this is an excellent place to begin. Is there anything diamond-related that the couple or either individual of the couple would like?
Thinking About What Individuals or Couples Actually Want or Need
Although we have been taught otherwise, diamonds are not for everyone. Not every person actually likes diamonds, so if you do not want to shop for a diamond or the recipient would not like it. There are other ways to brainstorm for anniversary presents.
It is always a good idea to start by thinking about who you are actually shopping for. Do they have any specific hobbies or activities you can incorporate into a gift? Sometimes it is not even a hobby. They may collect a particular thing or a theme of something. Like do they love frogs, butterflies, Elvis, or the galaxy? Use what you know about them and shop from the heart.
FAQs About 60th Year Wedding Anniversary Gifts
What is 60th Anniversary Traditional Gift?
The traditional gift for the 60th wedding anniversary is the diamond. Many people say the diamond is forever, so this gem is used in wedding and engagement rings. 60 years of marriage also seems like it is forever.
According to the US Census data, 24% of people over the age of 75 have been divorced at least once, and 58% of people in the same age range have been widowed. With these numbers, you can see how rare it is to make it to 60 years of marriage.
The diamond is the traditional gift, which means you can give a present with a diamond in it or even crushed diamonds. If the person or couple you are shopping for does not like diamonds or has no need for diamonds at this point in their life. Still, you want to follow this theme, you could always choose something diamond-shaped instead.
What Are Some 60th Wedding Anniversary Ideas for Parents?
When you are shopping for your parents, you could get them something symbolic, a couples gift, or focus on things they need or want. For a symbolic gift, you can get them something (sign, plague, ornament, figurine) that points out that they have been married for 60 years.
A couple’s gift could be something they could use together, like golf clubs or a couples trip or cruise. This could also be something like coffee mugs, matching jewelry, or clothing.
Finally, you may just want to focus on things they will use or need, like new blankets, china, or furnishings for their home.
How Much Should You Spend on Anniversary Presents?
There is no set amount you have to spend. The minimum and maximum should be formed by the budget you can comfortably spend and how much money they would want you to spend. If you are shopping for someone who does not love receiving gifts, you probably should not buy them a new diamond watch. However, if unsure, you can always tactfully discuss this, so everyone is happy with their shopping and gift-receiving experience.
