20 65th Wedding Anniversary Gifts To Honor a Lifelong Love

The couple celebrating their 65th anniversary has truly spent a lifetime together. They've faced life side by side, through good times and bad, and that's something to celebrate. The traditional 65th anniversary gift is blue sapphires. That's convenient, since your wallet might still be recovering from the diamond 60th anniversary gift you may have given five years ago.

You'll find plenty of gifts that either incorporate or give a nod to sapphires on our list of the best 65th anniversary gifts, but you'll find other suitable gifts as well. So if you're shopping for 65th wedding anniversary gifts for a couple who's about to celebrate this milestone anniversary, or you'd like to find a gift for your better half, you've come to the right place.

In this article:

• Traditional 65th Anniversary Gifts
• Unique 65th Anniversary Gifts

Traditional 65th Anniversary Gifts

What is the traditional gift for a 65th wedding anniversary? A blue sapphire! It's the same as 45 years, so when shopping for a 65th anniversary gift, you might be able to find 45th anniversary gift ideas to serve as inspiration. Aside from the blue sapphire, it's important to know that the 65th wedding anniversary flower is the cheery (and super inexpensive!) alstroemeria, and the 65th anniversary color is blue (like the sapphire). Below, you'll find some of our favorite traditional 65th wedding anniversary gifts.

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Diamond and Sapphire Ring

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If you're shopping for a 65-year anniversary gift for your wife, look no further than this beautiful 14-carat white gold ring featuring 5 oval-cut sapphires accented with tiny diamonds for a stunning look. It's the perfect way to let her know how much all those years spent together have meant to you.

Personalized Anniversary Ornament

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If you're on the hunt for gifts for a 65th wedding anniversary that won't break the bank, this pretty ornament checks all the boxes. At a price point of less than $20, this heart-shaped ceramic ornament features a pretty blue decoration (since blue is the 65th anniversary color) and optional personalization on both the front and back.

Bulova Watch

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Featuring a bold, blue face, this handsome Bulova watch might just be the perfect 65th anniversary gift for him. This stylish watch is one he'll be proud to wear, with a three-hand dial and vibrant Roman numeral markers. A bracelet with push clasp opener allows for easy put on and take off.

Blue Sapphire Forever Rose

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A forever rose, which is a real rose dipped in gold, is a meaningful and enduring anniversary gift. That's why we've included this blue sapphire forever rose in our roundup of the best 65th wedding anniversary gifts. Whether you're shopping for your partner, or for a couple celebrating this very special milestone, this simple but heartfelt gift is sure to fill their hearts.

Oval Diamond and Sapphire Micro Pave Pendant

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Show her you love her on this milestone anniversary by wrapping up this sparkling micro pave necklace. She'll adore the look of this oval sapphire that's gracefully adorned by a shimmering halo of tiny diamonds for a vintage look. The bauble is suspended from an 18-inch white gold chain.

Sapphire Vase

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Since blue sapphire is the 65th wedding anniversary traditional gift, we love the idea of wrapping up this beautiful blue vase for the long-time couple. Standing nine inches tall, with delicate fluting at the rim, this Galway crystal vase is the perfect home for all those floral bouquets they'll likely receive as they celebrate this incredible milestone.

Sapphire Tie Clip and Cufflinks

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He'll be decked out in style when you wrap up this handsome set, which includes a tie clip and two cufflinks adorned with tiny blue sapphires. With an understated elegance that isn't at all showy, they're likely to appeal to his sense of style if he still enjoys getting dressed up from time to time. Whether he's your husband, your father or part of a couple celebrating this important marriage milestone, he's sure to appreciate this 65th anniversary gift.

Retro Alstroemeria Wall Hanging

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This beautiful wall print features the alstroemeria, the 65th wedding anniversary flower. The giclee print is hand-stretched over canvas in three available sizes and four frame choices as well. It's a sweet nod to this important milestone anniversary.

Sapphire And Freshwater Cultured Pearl Halo Stud Earrings

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These beautiful earrings make the perfect 65th anniversary gift for your wife. Large white pearls are delicately encircled by tiny blue sapphires for a vintage look that's classic and elegant. These white gold earrings are secured with a push back for easy removal.

Unique 65th Anniversary Gifts

If you're not interested in giving a traditional 65-year anniversary gift, you can choose whatever you think the happy couple (or your partner) would enjoy most. Here, we've pulled together several gift options that could be perfect for the happily married octogenarians in your life. We've included some cozy options if you're looking for a 65th wedding anniversary gift for your grandparents, and a few sweet, meaningful gift ideas as well.

Cozy Earth Faux Fur Blanket

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We're guessing this long-married couple enjoys the simple things in life, like cuddling together on the couch watching their favorite show. If that's the case, they're sure to enjoy this incredibly soft and warm bubble blanket from Cozy Earth. Available in two neutral tones—cream and light gray—this luxurious faux fur blanket is sized for two.

Floral Bouquet

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Pretty and joyful, alstroemerias are the 65th wedding anniversary flower. That's why this bountiful bouquet of mixed white flowers makes our list of the best 65th wedding anniversary gift ideas. Featuring popular blooms like roses, snapdragons, carnations and of course, alstroemeria, this beautiful bouquet is a special way to celebrate the happy couple in your life.

Anniversary Gift Box

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If you're sending your love to the happy couple from afar, consider this beautiful gift box from Etsy shop Kismet By Me. A curated gift box will arrive at the doorstep of the couple celebrating 65 years of wedded bliss, containing a cozy throw, two coffee mugs and other goodies, as well.

Gallery Photo Frame

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What better way to display their favorite photo together than with an upscale gallery frame from Artifact Uprising? The perfect 65th anniversary gift for parents or grandparents, this beautiful wooden frame comes in a variety of different sizes and wood finishes for a look that will fit with just about any home decor.

Cozy Slippers

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Looking for a 65th anniversary gift for grandparents? These super cozy spa slippers might be just the thing you've been searching for. An adjustable strap ensures comfort and stability, while the cushioned foot bed is contoured for added comfort. A rubber sole makes this slipper suitable for indoor use and for short trips outside to grab the mail as well. We love the soft blue color, which also pays homage to the 65th anniversary theme of blue sapphire.

Glass Engraved Heart Clock

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This 5-inch freestanding glass heart clock makes a perfect 65th wedding anniversary gift idea for your loved ones, or special friends celebrating this important wedded milestone. Available personalization allows you to engrave the heart with their names, wedding date and number of years married for a personal touch.

Personalized Blanket

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This generously sized blanket represents both the utmost in comfort, and the number of years they've been married! Available in gray or tan to match with just about any room decor, this cozy sherpa blanket is fully customizable with four lines of text in an array of pretty thread colors. It's a touching 65th anniversary gift for the happy couple.

Blue Anniversary Sundial

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Since blue is the 65th anniversary color, this cheery bright blue sundial might be just the thing if you're looking for 65th wedding anniversary gift ideas. This brass sundial will make the perfect addition to their garden, or other outdoor landscaping. Personalize it with a happy anniversary message and the graphic of your choice for a special touch.

65th Anniversary Blanket

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They're sure to love this super special blanket, which is chock full of "current events" from the year they were wed. With news headlines, the hottest celebrities and cost of living examples, this blanket will have them feeling amused every time they use it.

Garden Stepping Stone

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This garden stone features adorable birds with the sweet inscription, "all you need is love," and we're guessing the happy couple certainly believes this sentiment. That's why this stepping stone makes a great addition to your list of 65th wedding anniversary gift ideas.

Cozy Robe

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If you're on the hunt for a 65th anniversary gift that's suitable for both partners, check out this gender-neutral robe from Parachute. Made from Turkish cotton and featuring a tie waist and mid-calf length, this super cozy robe comes in a variety of colors and sizing from extra-small to extra-large. The happy couple will relish in this thoughtful 65-year anniversary gift.