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"The Silver Anniversary"
This hourglass is specially crafted with the 25th Wedding Anniversary in mind. The rope pattern is chosen for the two intertwining strands that perfectly symbolize the intertwining of two people’s lives that lead them to their 25th Anniversary celebration. This Heirloom Hourglass comes standard with two solid pewter ship wheels and a sand collection kit. Complete The Silver Anniversary with sands from the first beach you went to together as a couple, sands from a special location you’re celebrating your 25th at, or sands from any location with symbolic meaning to you. This model also makes a great gift for children to give their parents on their 25th Anniversary. Many people customize this hourglass with solid pewter hearts, or with solid pewter ship wheels that have the couple’s Birthstones in them. A silver plate engraved with names, dates, and a special note is the perfect finishing touch.
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"The Golden Anniversary"
The 50th Wedding Anniversary is a lifetime milestone for which people seek a deeply meaningful and symbolic gift. Heirloom Hourglass offers The Golden Anniversary model to help celebrate this joyous occasion. This is an hourglass of truly incredible quality: the bases are made from Curly maple and the rope shaped pillars are made from solid pewter which are then gold plated with 24 carat gold. Two ship wheels made from 24 carat gold plated solid pewter complete this regal and stunning hourglass, and a collection kit for gathering the sand is also included. The rope pattern of the pillars is chosen for the two intertwining strands that perfectly symbolize the intertwining of two people’s lives that lead them to their 50th Anniversary celebration. Fill this Golden Anniversary hourglass with sands from any special location where fun moments and fond memories were made during the journey through life together that made the celebration of the 50th Anniversary possible. Customize your Golden Anniversary Heirloom Hourglass with engraved gold plated solid pewter heart closures, or with an engraved gold plate. Include a gold plated ship wheel with the Husband’s Birthstone on one side and second wheel with the Wife’s Birthstone on the other.
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Below is a handy chart that lists both Traditional and Modern Anniversary Gifts by the year of the Anniversary. Also included in the list is the Customary Gemstone and Flower associated with each Anniversary year. The last column is the Suggested Heirloom Hourglass gift for each Anniversary year derived from the traditional anniversary gift, modern anniversary gift, anniversary flower, anniversary gem, or a combination of these. These are all just suggestions, please keep in mind when purchasing a gift for this special occasion that the thoughtfulness you put into the gift is actually the best gift of all. All of the recommendations for the traditional and modern gifts have accumulated over many years and through many resources. Any Heirloom Hourglass Model you select will be sure to be a cherished gift for years to come!
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Anniversary Year | Traditional Anniversary Gift | Modern Anniversary Gift | Anniversary Flowers | Anniversary Gem | Anniversary Heirloom Hourglass |
1 | Paper | Clocks | Orange Blossom | Gold Jewelry or Freshwater Pearls | Any Hourglass With or W/O Set Pearls |
2 | Cotton | China | Daisy | Garnet or Rose Quartz | Any Hourglass With Set Garnet |
3 | Leather | Crystal, Class | Carnation | Crystal or Pearls | Any Hourglass With Set Pearls |
4 | Linen, Silk | Appliances, Fruit, Flowers | Violet |
| Any Hourglass With Violet Sand |
5 | Wood | Silverware | Pansies | Sapphire or Turquoise | Any With or W/O Sapphire or Turquoise |
6 | Iron | Wood | Tulip | Amethyst or Garnet | Any Hourglass With or W/O Garnet |
7 | Wool, Copper | Brass, Desk Sets | Camelia | Onyx | Any Hourglass With Set Onyx |
8 | Bronze | Linens, Lace | Cat’s Tail | Tourmaline | Any Hourglass With Set Tourmaline |
9 | Pottery | Willow, Leather | Hollyhock | Lapis Lazuli or Tiger Eye | Any Hourglass With Set Blue Gemstone |
10 | Tin, Aluminum | Diamond | Sweet Pea | Diamond Jewelry or Black Onyx | Any Hourglass With Set Diamond or Onyx |
11 | Steel | Fashion Jewelry | Lilac | Turquoise or Hematite | Any Hourglass With Set Turquoise or Lilac Sand |
12 | Silk, Linen | Pearls, Colored Gems | Hydrangea | Jade, Agate, Pearls, Colored Gems | Any Hourglass With Set Gemstone |
13 | Lace | Textiles, Furs / Faux Furs | Daffodil | Citrine | Any Hourglass With Set Citrine |
14 | Ivory | Gold Jewelry | Calla Lily | Opal or Moss Agate | Any Hourglass With Set Opal |
15 | Crystal, Glass | Watches |
| Ruby or Crystal | Any Hourglass With Set Ruby or Crystal |
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| Silver hollowware |
| Peridot or Aquamarine | Any Hourglass With Set Aquamarine |
17 |
| Furniture |
| Amethyst or Citrine | Any Hourglass With Set Amethyst or Citrine |
18 | Bismuth | Porcelain |
| Cat’s-Eye or Opal | Any Hourglass With Set Opal |
19 |
| Bronze |
| Aquamarine or Topaz | Any Hourglass With Set Blue Gemstone |
20 | China | Platinum | Iris | Emerald | Any Hourglass With Set Emerald |
21 |
| Brass or Nickel |
| Iolite | Any Hourglass With Set Iolite |
22 |
| Copper |
| Spinel | Any Hourglass With Set Spinel |
23 |
| Silver Plate |
| Imperial Topaz or Sapphire | Any Hourglass With Set Sapphire |
24 |
| Musical Instruments |
| Tanzanite | Any Hourglass With Set Blue or Violet Stone |
25 | Silver | Silver | Silver Rose | Silver | The Silver Anniversary Hourglass |
26 |
| Pictures |
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| The Aegean |
27 |
| Sculptures |
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| The Parthenon |
28 |
| Orchids |
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| The Seabreeze |
29 |
| Furniture |
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| The Hampton |
30 | Pearl | Diamonds or Pearls | Amaryllis | Pearl or Diamonds | Any Hourglass With Set Pearls |
31 |
| Time Pieces |
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| Any Heirloom Hourglass |
32 |
| Conveyances |
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| The Oasis |
33 |
| Amethyst |
| Amethyst | Any Hourglass with Amethyst Sand |
34 |
| Opal |
| Opal | Any Hourglass With Set Opal |
35 | Coral, Jade | Jade | Poppy | Emerald, Coral, Jade | The Waterfall |
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| Bone China |
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| The Moonlight |
37 |
| Alabaster |
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| The Constellation |
38 |
| Beryl or Tourmaline |
| Beryl | The Princess |
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| Lace |
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| The Queen |
40 | Ruby | Ruby or Garnet | Peony | Ruby | The Vineyard |
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| Land |
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| The King |
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| Improved Real Estate |
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| The Champagne Toast |
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| Travel |
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| The Candlelight |
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| Groceries / Gourmet Foods |
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| The Bordeaux |
45 | Sapphire | Sapphire | Mum | Sapphire or Alexandrite | The Twilight |
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| Poetry |
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| The Valentine |
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| Books |
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| The Sunset |
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| Optical Goods |
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| The Cherry Blossom |
49 |
| Luxury Goods |
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| The Luxury |
50 | Gold | Gold | Red Rose | Gold | The Golden Anniversary Hourglass |
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| The Cathedral |
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| Ruby |
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| Any Hourglass with Ruby Sand |
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| The Egyptian |
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| The Hibiscus |
55 | Emerald | Emerald or Turquoise | Jasmine | Emerald or Alexandrite | The Emerald Tides With Emerald Sand |
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| The Palace |
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| The Pink Sands |
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| The Prince |
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| The Seashore |
60 | Diamond | Diamond | White Rose | Diamonds | The Parthenon |
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| The Treasure |
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| The Venus |
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| The Islander |
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| The Caribbean |
65 | Star Sapphire | Star Sapphire |
| Star Sapphire | The New Yorker |
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| The Constellation |
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| The Celtic |
68 |
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| The Poseidon |
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| The Aquarius |
70 | Platinum |
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| Diamonds or Platinum | The Silver Anniversary W/ Set Diamonds |
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| The Atlantis |
72 |
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| The Bordeaux |
73 |
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| The Caladesi |
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| The Newport |
75 | Diamond | Diamond |
| Diamonds or Gold | The Champagne Toast With Set Diamonds |
80 | Oak | Diamond, Pearl |
| Diamonds or Pearls | The Eternity W/ Set Diamonds |
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| Diamonds or Sapphires | The Egyptian With Set Diamonds |
90 | Granite | Diamond, Emerald |
| Diamonds or Emeralds | The Palace With Set Diamonds |
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| Diamonds or Rubies | The Treasure With Set Diamonds |
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