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12th
Wedding Anniversary gifts for her


Traditional Theme for 12th Anniversary Gifts – Silk; Linen (UK); Home Décor (US)

In the UK there are two fabrics associated with your 12th year together: linen is thought to have attributes of purity and truth, while silk is more sensual and its delicate weaving mirrors the way a relationship gets stronger over time.Meanwhile our American cousins are headed for the DIY store to rejuvenate the family home. (And if the living room hasn’t seen a paintbrush in 12 years, it’s high time!)

Traditional 12th anniversary Gift ideas for her

  • Silk pyjamas

  • A dressing gown

  • Underwear (for him too!)

  • Luxe bed linen or tableware

  • A designer silk tie

  • Cool linen shirt for summer hols

  • A décor makeover in the living room, bedroom…

  • A key décor piece: e.g baroque mirror, chaise longue, designer coffee table

  • Make a splash with a new bathroom, or start cooking on gas with a refurbished kitchen

  • A unique Lily Gardner scarf

Modern Theme for 12th Anniversary Gifts – Pearls 

Gems may have different facets but pearls usually display a simple convex purity. They are said to represent wisdom acquired through experience, and are known for their calming effect. A long-term relationship needs these attributes. Pearls also symbolise the generosity and loyalty of its wearer.

Modern 12th anniversary gift ideas for her

Easy for women, tougher for men. But there are black pearls or mother of pearl decorations that can work for chaps’ accessories. 

  • Pearl jewellery

  • Mother of pearl cuff links

  • A jacket with pearl buttons

  • Fountain pen with pearlised barrel

  • A pearl-handled revolver (for the US!)

  • Lily Gardner’s graduated pearl earrings

  • Lily Gardner Swarovski crystal pearls

Gemstone for 12th Anniversary – Jade (alternatives: Tsavorite, Garnet, Pearl, Agate) 

Jade is an ornamental mineral, mostly known for its green varieties. It’s actually two different minerals: nephrite or jadeite. Jade features prominently in ancient Asian art, but also has an important place in many other cultures – as greenstone (pounamu) in Maori culture, for example.

12th anniversary Gemstone Jewellery ideas 

Any jewellery featuring jade, tsavorite, garnet, pearl, or agate: bracelets, bangles, cuffs, necklaces, pendants, earrings, rings.

 Flower for 12th Anniversary – Peony 

Peonies are voluptuous and beautiful blooms with a great fragrance and impressive size. However they also have anti-inflammatory properties and have featured in Chinese medicine for thousands of years (they even pop the petals in salads, though we wouldn’t suggest trying this without expert advice).

12th Anniversary Flower Gift Ideas

  • A bouquet or a pot of peonies

  • Presents with a flower theme that embraces peonies (e.g an art photo or print, fragrant candles, perfume or room fragrance)

  • Gifts with a floral motif (eg. handkerchiefs, napkins, underwear)

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