Updated October 21, 2026 · By Enzo, founder of Laveran Paris
Key takeaways
- The major French anniversaries: 1st cotton, 10th tin, 25th silver, 50th gold, 60th diamond, 70th platinum, 100th water.
- Every year from 1 to 100 has a name: the complete chart is below, decade by decade.
- Names vary slightly from one list to another, especially after 60 years.
- A lab-grown diamond piece for your anniversary: from €632 at Laveran, with free engraving.
In France, the noces de mariage give a name to every wedding anniversary: the 1st is the cotton anniversary, the 10th tin, the 25th silver, the 50th gold and the 60th diamond. The chart below lists all 100 anniversaries, from 1 to 100 years, with a link to our detailed guide where one exists. You will also find the most searched years (32nd, 48th or 62nd), the origin of the tradition and jewelry ideas with our real prices.
Contents
- What are the wedding anniversaries, year by year?
- Which anniversaries matter most?
- 60 years of marriage and beyond: which anniversary?
- 27, 32 or 48 years of marriage: which anniversary is it?
- Where does the wedding anniversary tradition come from?
- What jewelry should you give for a wedding anniversary?
- How should you celebrate your wedding anniversary?
- Frequently asked questions
What are the wedding anniversaries, year by year?
In the French tradition, every year of marriage from 1 to 100 is linked to a material, a flower or a stone. The materials of the first years are soft or fragile (cotton, leather, wax); they become more and more precious and resistant over time (silver, gold, diamond, platinum), like the couple's bond. Major anniversaries are in bold.
Years 1 to 10
| Anniversary | French name (meaning) |
|---|---|
| 1st anniversary | Noces de coton (Cotton) |
| 2nd anniversary | Noces de cuir (Leather) |
| 3rd anniversary | Noces de froment (Wheat) |
| 4th anniversary | Noces de cire (Wax) |
| 5th anniversary | Noces de bois (Wood) |
| 6th anniversary | Noces de chypre (Chypre) |
| 7th anniversary | Noces de laine (Wool) |
| 8th anniversary | Noces de coquelicot (Poppy) |
| 9th anniversary | Noces de faïence (Earthenware) |
| 10th anniversary | Noces d’étain (Tin) |
Years 11 to 20
| Anniversary | French name (meaning) |
|---|---|
| 11th anniversary | Noces de corail (Coral) |
| 12th anniversary | Noces de soie (Silk) |
| 13th anniversary | Noces de muguet (Lily of the valley) |
| 14th anniversary | Noces de plomb (Lead) |
| 15th anniversary | Noces de cristal (Crystal) |
| 16th anniversary | Noces de saphir (Sapphire) |
| 17th anniversary | Noces de rose (Rose) |
| 18th anniversary | Noces de turquoise (Turquoise) |
| 19th anniversary | Noces de cretonne (Cretonne) |
| 20th anniversary | Noces de porcelaine (Porcelain) |
Years 21 to 30
| Anniversary | French name (meaning) |
|---|---|
| 21st anniversary | Noces d’opale (Opal) |
| 22nd anniversary | Noces de bronze (Bronze) |
| 23rd anniversary | Noces de béryl (Beryl) |
| 24th anniversary | Noces de satin (Satin) |
| 25th anniversary | Noces d’argent (Silver) |
| 26th anniversary | Noces de jade (Jade) |
| 27th anniversary | Noces d’acajou (Mahogany) |
| 28th anniversary | Noces de nickel (Nickel) |
| 29th anniversary | Noces de velours (Velvet) |
| 30th anniversary | Noces de perle (Pearl) |
Years 31 to 40
| Anniversary | French name (meaning) |
|---|---|
| 31st anniversary | Noces de basane (Sheepskin) |
| 32nd anniversary | Noces de cuivre (Copper) |
| 33rd anniversary | Noces de porphyre (Porphyry) |
| 34th anniversary | Noces d’ambre (Amber) |
| 35th anniversary | Noces de rubis (Ruby) |
| 36th anniversary | Noces de mousseline (Muslin) |
| 37th anniversary | Noces de papier (Paper) |
| 38th anniversary | Noces de mercure (Mercury) |
| 39th anniversary | Noces de crêpe (Crêpe) |
| 40th anniversary | Noces d’émeraude (Emerald) |
Years 41 to 50
| Anniversary | French name (meaning) |
|---|---|
| 41st anniversary | Noces de fer (Iron) |
| 42nd anniversary | Noces de nacre (Mother-of-pearl) |
| 43rd anniversary | Noces de flanelle (Flannel) |
| 44th anniversary | Noces de topaze (Topaz) |
| 45th anniversary | Noces de vermeil (Vermeil) |
| 46th anniversary | Noces de lavande (Lavender) |
| 47th anniversary | Noces de cachemire (Cashmere) |
| 48th anniversary | Noces d’améthyste (Amethyst) |
| 49th anniversary | Noces de cèdre (Cedar) |
| 50th anniversary | Noces d’or (Gold) |
Years 51 to 60
| Anniversary | French name (meaning) |
|---|---|
| 51st anniversary | Noces de camélia (Camellia) |
| 52nd anniversary | Noces de tourmaline (Tourmaline) |
| 53rd anniversary | Noces de merisier (Cherry wood) |
| 54th anniversary | Noces de zibeline (Sable) |
| 55th anniversary | Noces d’orchidée (Orchid) |
| 56th anniversary | Noces de lapis-lazuli (Lapis lazuli) |
| 57th anniversary | Noces d’azalée (Azalea) |
| 58th anniversary | Noces d’érable (Maple) |
| 59th anniversary | Noces de vison (Mink) |
| 60th anniversary | Noces de diamant (Diamond) |
Years 61 to 70
| Anniversary | French name (meaning) |
|---|---|
| 61st anniversary | Noces de platane (Plane tree) |
| 62nd anniversary | Noces d’ivoire (Ivory) |
| 63rd anniversary | Noces de lilas (Lilac) |
| 64th anniversary | Noces d’astrakan (Astrakhan) |
| 65th anniversary | Noces de palissandre (Rosewood) |
| 66th anniversary | Noces de jasmin (Jasmine) |
| 67th anniversary | Noces de chinchilla (Chinchilla) |
| 68th anniversary | Noces de granit (Granite) |
| 69th anniversary | Noces de mélèze (Larch) |
| 70th anniversary | Noces de platine (Platinum) |
Years 71 to 80
| Anniversary | French name (meaning) |
|---|---|
| 71st anniversary | Noces de silex (Flint) |
| 72nd anniversary | Noces de titane (Titanium) |
| 73rd anniversary | Noces de fonte (Cast iron) |
| 74th anniversary | Noces de sienne (Sienna) |
| 75th anniversary | Noces d’albâtre (Alabaster) |
| 76th anniversary | Noces de zinc (Zinc) |
| 77th anniversary | Noces de silice (Silica) |
| 78th anniversary | Noces d’ébène (Ebony) |
| 79th anniversary | Noces de bambou (Bamboo) |
| 80th anniversary | Noces de chêne (Oak) |
Years 81 to 90
| Anniversary | French name (meaning) |
|---|---|
| 81st anniversary | Noces de corne (Horn) |
| 82nd anniversary | Noces de pervenche (Periwinkle) |
| 83rd anniversary | Noces de vanille (Vanilla) |
| 84th anniversary | Noces de nacarat (Nacarat) |
| 85th anniversary | Noces de vermeil (Vermeil) |
| 86th anniversary | Noces de jaspe (Jasper) |
| 87th anniversary | Noces de tournesol (Sunflower) |
| 88th anniversary | Noces de coquelicot (Poppy) |
| 89th anniversary | Noces d’argile (Clay) |
| 90th anniversary | Noces de granit (Granite) |
Years 91 to 100
| Anniversary | French name (meaning) |
|---|---|
| 91st anniversary | Noces de pierre (Stone) |
| 92nd anniversary | Noces de silex (Flint) |
| 93rd anniversary | Noces d’ardoise (Slate) |
| 94th anniversary | Noces d’ocre (Ochre) |
| 95th anniversary | Noces d’ouraline (Ouraline) |
| 96th anniversary | Noces de topaze impériale (Imperial topaz) |
| 97th anniversary | Noces de cristal de roche (Rock crystal) |
| 98th anniversary | Noces de spinelle (Spinel) |
| 99th anniversary | Noces de bois pétrifié (Petrified wood) |
| 100th anniversary | Noces d’eau (Water) |
Names can vary from one source to another, especially after 60 years: granite, for example, is given for the 68th in some lists and for the 90th in others. For the very first months, there are even monthly "mini anniversaries".
Which anniversaries matter most?
The most celebrated anniversaries are the 10th (tin), 25th (silver), 50th (gold) and 60th (diamond). These are the "grandes noces", often celebrated with family. Here is what each one traditionally stands for:
| Years | Anniversary | What it stands for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cotton | A soft, young bond still being woven |
| 5 | Wood | A couple putting down roots |
| 10 | Tin | A first metal: a union that holds |
| 15 | Crystal | Clarity and trust |
| 20 | Porcelain | Refined beauty, stronger than it looks |
| 25 | Silver | A quarter century: the first precious metal |
| 30 | Pearl | Rarity, formed slowly |
| 35 | Ruby | Passion |
| 40 | Emerald | Hope and deep love |
| 50 | Gold | Half a century: a metal that never tarnishes |
| 60 | Diamond | The hardest material: an unbreakable union |
| 70 | Platinum | A rare, everlasting metal |
| 75 | Alabaster | Purity |
| 80 | Oak | Strength and longevity |
| 90 | Granite | Something nothing can wear down |
| 100 | Water | The source of life |
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60 years of marriage and beyond: which anniversary?
60 years of marriage is the diamond anniversary. Diamond being the hardest material, it stands for a union nothing could scratch. The following years have their own names too:
- 61st: plane tree; 62nd: ivory; 63rd: lilac; 64th: astrakhan
- 65th: rosewood; 66th: jasmine; 67th: chinchilla; 68th: granite; 69th: larch
- 70th: platinum; 75th: alabaster; 80th: oak; 90th: granite; 100th: water
And beyond 100 years? Most lists stop at the water anniversary: there is no established name for 110 years of marriage.
To find out more: how to celebrate 60 years of marriage and giving a lab-grown diamond for a diamond anniversary.
27, 32 or 48 years of marriage: which anniversary is it?
In France, the 32nd anniversary is copper, the 27th mahogany and the 48th amethyst. These in-between years are less famous than the major anniversaries, and they are often the ones people look up. The most searched:
- 22nd: bronze
- 27th: mahogany
- 28th: nickel
- 32nd: copper
- 43rd: flannel
- 44th: topaz
- 47th: cashmere
- 48th: amethyst
- 57th: azalea
- 59th: mink
Several anniversaries are named after a stone: sapphire (16th), turquoise (18th), opal (21st), ruby (35th), emerald (40th), topaz (44th), amethyst (48th). For their meaning: sapphire, ruby and emerald.
Where does the wedding anniversary tradition come from?
The tradition is thought to come from the Germanic world, where a silver wreath was given after 25 years of marriage and a gold wreath after 50. The diamond anniversary is said to have spread after Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897, which marked 60 years of her reign. The list then grew longer to give a name to every year.
The French calendar differs from the American one: in the United States, for example, the first anniversary is paper, whereas in France the paper anniversary is the 37th.
What jewelry should you give for a wedding anniversary?
A lab-grown diamond piece starts at €632 at Laveran: 0.50-carat earrings for the early anniversaries, a pendant, a half-eternity band or a bracelet for the major ones. Jewelry is worn every day and passed down: it is the gift that lasts longest. Here are our real prices, as of October 2026:
| Piece | Total diamond weight | Price (H/VS2 quality) | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montaigne round earrings | 0.50 carat | €632 | The early anniversaries (cotton, leather, wood) |
| Montaigne 9-diamond half-eternity band | 0.50 carat | €792 | 10th (tin), 20th (porcelain) |
| Montaigne pear pendant | 0.30 carat | €880 | 25th (silver), 30th (pearl) |
| Port Royal bracelet | 0.60 carat | €928 | Any anniversary |
| Montaigne round diamond eternity band | 1 carat | €1,232 | 25th, 40th, 50th (gold) |
| Diamond tennis bracelet (Rivière) | 1 carat | €1,400 | 50th (gold), 60th (diamond) |
These prices are the same in 18-carat white, yellow or rose gold and in platinum: at Laveran, platinum costs the same as gold, a nice nod for a platinum anniversary. All our diamonds are IGI or GIA certified and non-fluorescent, and cost up to 80% less than a natural diamond. Installment payment is available with Alma.
Engraving is free: your wedding date, your initials or the name of your anniversary inside the band. Every piece is made to order in 2 to 3 weeks; for an anniversary on a set date, allow a month. Some models are available in stock, others through express production in a few days. For a December anniversary or a Christmas gift, order before the end of November.
All our creations: diamond wedding bands, half-eternity bands, necklaces and pendants, bracelets and earrings.
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How should you celebrate your wedding anniversary?
A dinner for two, a weekend away or an engraved piece of jewelry are enough to mark an anniversary; the major ones (25th, 50th, 60th) are more often celebrated with family. A few tried-and-tested ideas:
- A candlelit dinner, at a restaurant or at home, with your wedding menu.
- A return to your honeymoon destination, or a trip somewhere you have always dreamed of.
- A wellness break: a couples massage, a night in a charming hotel, a hot-air balloon ride at dawn.
- A photo shoot to capture the years together, with your children for the major anniversaries.
- A gift linked to the year's material: cotton for the 1st, wood for the 5th, tin for the 10th, gold jewelry for the 50th, a diamond for the 60th.
- A vow renewal for the 25th, 50th or 60th: our guide to renewing your wedding vows.
Frequently asked questions
What are the wedding anniversaries from 1 to 10 years?
In France: 1st cotton; 2nd leather; 3rd wheat; 4th wax; 5th wood; 6th chypre; 7th wool; 8th poppy; 9th earthenware; 10th tin.
What is the 60th wedding anniversary called?
It is the diamond anniversary. Next come plane tree (61st), ivory (62nd), lilac (63rd), astrakhan (64th) and rosewood (65th) in the French list.
How many years is a silver wedding anniversary?
The silver anniversary celebrates 25 years of marriage. Gold is 50 years, diamond 60 years and platinum 70 years.
Is the 10th wedding anniversary the diamond anniversary?
No: the 10th anniversary is tin. The diamond anniversary celebrates 60 years of marriage. Of course, nothing stops you from giving a diamond for your 10th.
What is the 100th wedding anniversary, and beyond?
100 years of marriage is the water anniversary. Most lists stop there: there is no established name for 110 years.
How many years are the zinc, oak or vanilla anniversaries?
The zinc anniversary celebrates 76 years of marriage, oak 80 years and vanilla 83 years.
What jewelry should you give for a wedding anniversary, and at what price?
At Laveran, lab-grown diamond earrings (0.50 carat) cost €632, a pendant €880, a bracelet €928 and a diamond eternity band (1 carat) €1,232. Engraving is free and platinum costs the same as gold.
How long does it take to receive an anniversary piece?
Allow 2 to 3 weeks for a made-to-order piece. Some models are in stock, others can be made through express production in a few days. Delivery is free, insured and handed over in person, and you have 30 days to return the piece.
Your wedding anniversary is coming up? Book an appointment in one of our 11 showrooms or by video call: we will help you choose your anniversary piece and have it engraved in time for the date.
