The diamond anniversary is a milestone marked with diamonds, and there are two of them: the 60th is the traditional “diamond jubilee,” and the 10th is the modern diamond anniversary. Both celebrate endurance with the hardest, most lasting gem there is. Here’s what the diamond anniversary means in 2026, the ring ideas couples love, and how to give it without the mined-diamond price.
I’m Suman Smith, founder of Lux Jewels. I started this as Canada’s first lab grown diamond company back in 2015, and diamond-anniversary pieces are some of the most meaningful I design. Let’s go through what it means and how to mark it.
Quick Answer
The diamond anniversary is the 60th wedding anniversary (the traditional “diamond jubilee”), and the 10th is the modern diamond anniversary. Both are marked with diamonds because the diamond, the hardest gem, symbolises a love that lasts. A diamond eternity ring is the classic gift for either.
What is the diamond anniversary?
Traditionally, the diamond anniversary is the 60th, the “diamond jubilee,” reserved for six decades of marriage because a diamond is the most enduring symbol there is. Over time a modern list also made the 10th anniversary a diamond year, so today both the 10th and the 60th are celebrated with diamonds. The 10th gives couples a reason to mark a decade together with the same gem that began their story.
What does the diamond anniversary symbolise?
The diamond stands for strength, endurance, and a bond that can’t be broken, which is exactly why it marks the longest milestones. A diamond is a 10 on the Mohs hardness scale, the hardest natural material, so it survives a lifetime of daily wear without dulling. Giving a diamond at an anniversary is a way of saying the marriage, like the stone, has only grown more brilliant with time.
Best diamond anniversary rings
The diamond eternity ring is the signature anniversary piece: a continuous circle of diamonds that symbolises love without end. A half-eternity band offers the same look with more comfort and a lower price. Other favourites are a diamond upgrade of the original engagement ring, a three-stone ring for past, present, and future, and a pair of diamond studs for an anniversary that gets worn every day. For the full year-by-year gift list, see our anniversary gifts by year guide.
How a lab grown diamond makes it go further
A diamond anniversary gift doesn’t have to mean a mined-diamond price. A lab grown diamond is a real diamond, chemically identical and certified by IGI or GIA, just grown in a lab. So an eternity band can hold more carats, or a better quality, for the same budget, because there’s no mined markup. We custom-make every anniversary piece in repurposed gold or platinum across Canada and the USA.
Designing a diamond anniversary ring?
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Diamond anniversary gift ideas beyond rings
If a ring isn’t the right fit, a diamond pendant sits close to the heart and works for any style, diamond studs get worn every single day, and a diamond tennis bracelet makes a striking statement for a big milestone like the 60th. Any of these carries the same meaning, and choosing lab grown lets you give a more generous piece for the same spend.
The honest takeaway
The diamond anniversary, the 60th and the modern 10th, celebrates a love as enduring as the stone itself. A diamond eternity ring is the timeless way to mark it, and a certified lab grown diamond lets the gift go further, a real diamond for less. If you’d like help designing an anniversary piece, that’s exactly what our consultation is for.
Frequently asked questions
What anniversary is the diamond anniversary?
The 60th wedding anniversary is the traditional diamond anniversary, or “diamond jubilee.” The 10th is the modern diamond anniversary, so both milestones are celebrated with diamonds.
What does the diamond anniversary symbolise?
Strength, endurance, and an unbreakable bond. The diamond is the hardest natural material, so it represents a marriage that lasts and only grows more brilliant with time.
What is the best diamond anniversary ring?
A diamond eternity ring is the classic choice, its unbroken circle symbolising endless love. A half-eternity band, a three-stone ring, or a diamond upgrade of the original ring are also popular.
What is a good 10th anniversary diamond gift?
The 10th is the modern diamond anniversary, so a diamond eternity band, pendant, or studs are ideal. A lab grown diamond lets the gift go further for the same budget.
Can a lab grown diamond be an anniversary gift?
Yes. A lab grown diamond is a real, certified diamond, so it carries the same meaning as a mined one, usually at a lower price, meaning a larger or fuller piece for your budget.
Related reading: anniversary gifts by year, eternity rings, and lab grown diamond jewelry.
