50th anniversary gift ideas: Gold

Traditional and modern lists agree on this one.

Gold doesn't tarnish. Fifty years proves it.

Our pick for the 50th

An engraved gold pocket watch

Something to hand down.

Gold · $150 and upFind it
For the card
Fifty years. Not one bit of tarnish.

5 more for year 50

Budget
They're into
  • A gold locket with both photos

    Wedding day and today.

    $50 to $150Find it
  • The newspaper from your wedding day

    A real copy, framed.

    Under $50Find it
  • Gold-rim champagne coupes

    For the toast.

    Under $50Find it
  • A party with everyone

    Kids, grandkids, the wedding party. The best gift at fifty.

    $150 and up
  • A gold leaf family tree print

    Everyone who came from this.

    Under $50Find it

Wedding day, first date, whatever you count. It stays on this phone.

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What is the 50th anniversary gift?

Gold. The traditional and modern lists agree for year 50.

What's a good 50th anniversary gift under $50?

The newspaper from your wedding day, Gold-rim champagne coupes or a gold leaf family tree print. Each one fits the theme and comes in under $50.

What should I write in a 50th anniversary card?

Tie it to the theme, then say one thing only the two of you would know: a place, a joke, something from this year. To start: “Fifty years. Not one bit of tarnish.”

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