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Updated Jul 16, 202451st Anniversary Gifts They're Sure to Love
Because they've officially been married for more than five decades.
Photos, from clockwise: Engrave My Memories, Signature Glassware, Phoenix Studio US, Anthropologie
It's been a year since the golden anniversary, and the couple celebrating their 51st wedding anniversary is still going strong. And that's certainly something to celebrate! Luckily, there are some amazing 51st-anniversary gift options for your spouse, parents, grandparents or other couple commemorating their post-golden year.
When it comes to anniversary gift themes, the 51st anniversary gets passed over a bit. Some lists leave it out entirely, opting to assign gift themes only every five years at this point. However, our curated list of 51st wedding anniversary presents offers something for everyone, including traditional marble gifts and striking sapphire jewelry. Keep reading to find the perfect gift for a 51st anniversary.
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Traditional 51st Anniversary Gift Themes
While marble is a traditional gift for a 51st anniversary, stationery is a modern alternative. Gift ideas include marble bookends or a stunning stationery set with a marble pattern. For a sparkling gift for your spouse or parents, blue sapphire and emerald are associated with celebrating 51 years of marriage.
Flowers are also a lovely choice for any anniversary. Blooms associated with a 51st anniversary are snapdragons that symbolize strength and grace, and violets symbolizing faithfulness and devotion.
Unique 51st Anniversary Gift Ideas
Looking for a 51st-anniversary gift for your parents, grandparents or your spouse? A marble chess set, chic notepads, delectable gift baskets and timeless jewelry are great places to start. Whether you're looking for 51st wedding anniversary traditional gifts or something that's more modern, we've got the inspiration you need.
1. Marble Charcuterie Set
Photo: Engrave My Memories
This 11-piece marble and wood charcuterie set makes a perfect 51st-anniversary gift. Choose from a variety of personalization options, or customize your own message or logo. Measuring a generous 11x15, this beautiful set is handcrafted with marble and acacia wood and comes with dipping bowls, spoons and knives to perfectly accessorize any gathering.
2. Oval Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Photo: Blue Nile
If you're looking to really splash out on a 51st-anniversary gift, we've got the perfect option right here. From Blue Nile, this stunning oval-shaped blue sapphire pendant is encircled with a delicate lining of micropave diamonds for an ethereal look. It's suspended from an 18-inch, 14k white gold chain and features a secure lobster claw clasp.
3. White Marble-Effect Bookends
Photo: Speck Of Harmony
This set of gorgeous, modern bookends sure will elevate the happy couples' bookcase. Each bookend is handcrafted from plaster and painted to look just like expensive marble. The gentle sloping shape adds a modern touch to their bookcase, while a non-skid felt bottom and heavy weight ensures their books will stay in place on the shelf.
4. Marble Chess Set
Photo: Marble Hives
What better way to pay homage to the 51st anniversary than with an authentic marble chess set? Even if you only indulge in the occasional game of chess, this gift still makes a beautiful addition to a hearth or mantle. Choose from a green and white or green and black board and pieces.
5. Bibliophile Stationery Set
Photo: Bookshop
Some associate the 51st-anniversary gift with stationery, so check the box with this beautiful, full-color set of fun notecards aimed at your favorite book lovers. With 20 cards enclosed, each featuring a different and unique stack of books, they're sure to find happiness every time they pull a new notecard from the pile.
6. Marble Candlesticks
Photo: Treasium
This matching set of candlesticks is a great way to check the box on a gift for a 51st anniversary. Why? They're crafted with premium Calacatta Viola marble, with striking streaks of dark marble set against a white marble background. Each candlestick measures approximately 3x5 inches and comes in your choice of three to-die-for natural fragrances.
7. Everything Is Made Out of Magic Notepad
Photo: Bookshop
Featuring a beautiful quote from iconic writer Francis Hodgson Burnett, this stationery set from Bookshop features a pad of 48 lined sheets to create handwritten notes for friends and loved ones. With 32 cut-and-fold envelopes and a host of adhesive seals and labels, this set includes everything your loved one needs to get started.
8. Florence Stationery Set
Photo: Anthropologie
From upscale Rifle Paper Co. and Anthropologie comes this stunning stationery set. Featuring a marbled mix of pinks, greens and golds, this letter-writing set includes loose paper, blank envelopes in a coordinating color and a carrying box and pen.
9. As We Grow Anniversary Milestone Tree
Photo: Uncommon Goods
Emerald is the gemstone for the 25th anniversary, but some also associate it with the 51st anniversary. If that's you, you'll love wrapping up this adorable milestone tree for your loved ones celebrating that half-century plus one. This sweet little tree features green glass leaves meant to resemble emeralds, which some feel are a nod to 51 years. Say congrats with this 9-inch glass and wire tree as a 51st wedding anniversary present.
10. Sapphire Signet Ring
Photo: David Yurman
Looking for a 51-year anniversary gift for him? We love this handsome signet ring from David Yurman. Featuring a cluster of blue sapphires surrounded by sterling silver, this ring makes a great choice for a man of any age.
11. Custom Anniversary Collage Art Print
Photo: Uncommon Goods
Some sites indicate that framed art is sometimes also considered the "modern" anniversary gift for a couple celebrating 51 years of wedded bliss. That's why we love this custom art print for those looking for 51st-anniversary gift ideas. This fully customizable print features a couple sitting on a bench admiring the landscape. Choose each person's features, like hair, skin tone, clothing and even their drink, and select from several different landscapes for a completely custom piece of art.
12. Marble and Wood Coasters
Photo: MENGCACA
These beautiful marble and wood coasters are an excellent way to elevate (and protect) side tables, meaning they're sure to be a much-appreciated 51-year anniversary gift. Gleaming white marble pairs with acacia wood on this set of four hexagonal coasters, which can be engraved with your choice of options, including last name, both names and even a monogram. Choose from other shapes as well.
13. Cable Flex Bracelet
Photo: David Yurman
For a beautiful piece of jewelry with just a hint of meaning, this adjustable cable bracelet from David Yurman tops our list of the best 51st-anniversary gift ideas. It's crafted with 18k yellow gold and topped with a tiny, 4-millimeter sapphire (or emerald) stone at the tip of each side. It's a beautiful 51st wedding anniversary gift for that special someone.
14. Wood Love Bird Sign
Photo: Phoenix Studio US
This cute wood sign sweetly proclaims, "Together is right where we belong," and features two love birds to represent the happy couple. Personalize the birds with the couples' first names for a custom touch they'll enjoy displaying for years to come.
15. Luxurious Throw Blanket
Photo: Cozy Earth
Some feel that there's no specific traditional anniversary gift for the 51st year of marriage. After all, the couple likely enjoyed a huge celebration just last year. If you'd like to give a more practical gift this year, consider this oh-so-cozy boucle blanket from Cozy Earth. Available in two neutral hues—cream and brown—this blanket is sure to become a favorite. Use code THEKNOT for 30% off sitewide (excludes serenity silk apparel collection and all cashmere).
16. Harry & David Gift Basket
Photo: Harry & David
A beautiful gift basket always makes a great anniversary gift. And we love this towering gift basket from Harry & David. Our pick for one of the best 51st anniversary gifts for grandparents, it's a perfect way to honor the love they share after more than five decades of marriage.
17. Couples' T-Shirts
Photo: All Teed Up Designs
Time flies when you're having fun, and that's why it feels like you and your partner are just married, as this adorable t-shirt set proclaims. In reality, it was 51 years ago! The happy couple will love running around town sporting these identical t-shirts. Choose from gray or white in a variety of sizes.
18. Bouquet of Red Roses
Photo: 1-800-Flowers
Fifty-one years of wedded bliss is every bit as special as last year's huge milestone anniversary: the half-century mark. Let your better half know how much you love them (or keep the celebration going for the happy couple) with a luscious bouquet of brilliant red roses. It's the ultimate symbol of love on this very special occasion.
19. Anniversary Wine Glass
Photo: Signature Glassware
This laser-etched stemless wine glass pays homage to 1972, the year they were wed, and adorably indicates their union is "aged to perfection," just like a fine wine. That's why this sweet gift tops our list of the best 51st wedding anniversary gifts.
20. Coffee Subscription
Photo: Cratejoy
Looking for a gift for a couple who loves to try new coffee? Consider a subscription to My Bean Monthly from Cratejoy for this special occasion. This coffee subscription box will allow them to try a new single-source coffee each month for one, three, six or 12 months. Each bag of coffee is certified sustainably sourced and includes tasting notes, brewing tips and fun facts they can learn while sipping a new brew.
