15th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas

By the time you are looking for 15th wedding anniversary gift ideas chances are you and your partner have many of the things you want and need already. You may have spent the last decade and a half building your careers, raising a family or perfecting your dream home.

A great place to start looking for gift inspiration is with the traditional and modern anniversary symbols associated with 15 years of marriage. The traditional symbol is crystal and the modern alternative is watches.

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Traditional crystal ideas

If you've wanted an excuse to buy an exquisite crystal vase you've had your eye on for some time, your upcoming anniversary may be exactly what you have been waiting for. There are crystal vases, glass ware and sculptures to suit any taste and style. Photo frames or collectible items are also a good gift. For the ultimate in crystal products, head to Waterford Crystal.

Very few wives will turn their nose up at a beautiful piece of Swarovski crystal jewellery. These pieces are elegant, beautiful, and made to last. A pair of earrings, a pendant, or a brooch could all make a beautiful anniversary gift. Swarovski also make crystal earphones, USB drives, and key rings for a gift that is also a little bit fun.

A watch with a crystal inset can also make a lovely gift, and it satisfies both 15th anniversary symbols of crystal and watches. Although most of us already have a watch, spoiling your partner with something really beautiful for special occasions can be a lovely sentiment.

You could also find your partner a crystal vase complete with small crystal flowers. Again, Swarovski make beautiful crystal figurines such as roses, sunflowers and forget-me-nots. The designs are quite modern and stunning.

A tourmaline crystal to go in a display cabinet or on the mantel piece makes a good 15th wedding anniversary gift for a collector. This crystal is found in a range of colours, and when on display can make a lovely centrepiece.

Another great gift idea is a crystal sun catcher. Theses hanging chains of crystals catch and reflect sunlight in beautiful patterns. They are also said to have healing and restorative powers. They can look beautiful in a room that gets good morning and afternoon sunlight. If you're crafty, you could make one of these yourself.

Of course, 15th wedding anniversary gift ideas don't have to take the symbol of crystal literally. If your partner likes all things new age, you may like to buy them a book on crystal healing. A CD by the group 'Crystal Method' may be more their style, or even Jim Henson's Fantasy Film Collection which features the classic kid's movie 'The Dark Crystal'.

There are lots of interesting and beautiful choices when it comes to crystal 15th wedding anniversary gift ideas. However, if you still haven't found the perfect gift, why not consider the modern motif of watches.

Want to do something different on your anniversary? Then try one of these ideas for things to do on your 15 year wedding anniversary.

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