35th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas

Anniversaries are important events for couples who have worked through decades together. Thirty-five years is a marriage benchmark that often includes grown children and travel. The traditional gift for the 35^th wedding anniversary is coral. A more contemporary gift on this anniversary is jade. Gifts for the 35^th Anniversary don't have to be expensive, though. Here are eight gifts to give couples, husbands, and wives, all for under $100.

About Coral:

Unlike many gemstones, coral is not a mineral. It is made of calcium deposits in the ocean. It was, over the last few years, grown more expensive due to pollution threatening the naturally occuring growth. It comes in many colors, though a deep pink is considered the most valued hue for use in jewelry.

Coral Selections:

For the sweet tooth in every couple, a sophisticated coral stone candy dish from Khan Imports, http://www.khanimports.com/coralgifts.html for $39.99 is a beautiful addition to any room.

For the ladies, Earthly Adornments has delicately carved coral rose stud earrings in a deep salmon with a 9mm diameter for $38.00.

http://www.earthlyadornments.com/erja814-carved-coral-rose-studs-3312.html

Bear Creek Trading Co. http://bear-creek-trading.com has a sterling silver, turquoise and coral tie clip in its Best of the Southwest Collection. It is handcrafted by a Navajo artist, and fits any tie and any budget at $12.00

From Overstock.com and the Black Hills of South Dakota, a Black Hills Gold and Oxblood Coral ring is an eye-catching addition to any lady's jewelry collection. The dark red coral contrasts with the pink, green, and yellow gold, making this piece for $89.99 sure to please.

http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/Black-Hills-Gold-and-Oxblood-Coral-Ring/2307030/product.html

About Jade:

Jade has a long history, especially in Asian countries. It has many myths surrounding it, and is considered to have a sort of spiritual energy by some. While the most familiar color for jade is green, it is not uncommon to see black, violet, red, brown, white, and pink varieties.

Jade Selections:

What better for a anniversary gift than lovebirds? In this piece from The Jade Mine, two lovebirds sit on a jade base. Sizes range from 1 1/2" to 4", with prices from $17.98 to $199.98. http://64.176.97.210/vcom/product_info.php?cPath=14&products_id=80&osCsid=14da703bde7245af3b3e9ab5ac2707c1

Oriental Jade Jewelry offers several Jade pendants, including a heart-shaped Burmese jade and cubic zirconia pendant in a gold setting. http://www.orientaljadejewelry.com/pendants.htm item JP-7, $39.99.

For the chess players, Oriental World, http://www.oriental-world.net offers a chess set with light green jade and black stone playing pieces. This affordable set is selling for $99.06. http://www.oriental-world.net/29411/1508539.html

Wind River Originals offers several jade products, including jade desk sets with an optional clock insert in varying sizes priced from $30 to $85. The rough jade offers personality to any desk it may grace, without the polished green that most people associate with the stone. http://www.wyomingjade.us/products.htm