40th Wedding Anniversary Gifts: Rubies

40th wedding anniversary gifts need to be something out of the ordinary. Sharing four decades of marriage with someone deserves a celebration as well as an amazing gift to mark the occasion. Both the modern and traditional anniversary symbol for 40 years is ruby. Rubies are strong, and of great value. They are as rare and precious as diamonds.

Ruby gift ideas for your 40th wedding anniversary

One of the most desirable gifts for a ruby anniversary is jewellery.

A beautiful ruby ring, a pendant or a pair of earrings is an excellent choice. If you are shopping for a lover of vintage, there are some beautiful antique pieces in ruby that could make for the perfect gift.

A commemorative plate, ornament or other collectible that is ruby in colour or features a ruby makes a lovely gift that can also be displayed in the home. Find more typical traditional ruby gifts here.

Of course, we can't forget about the men! Why not buy a pair of wine glasses and a vintage bottle of red wine, perhaps even from the year that you both first got married? Have a quiet night together to toast your fourty years together. Red crystal glasses suit the occasion perfectly and will make a great keepsake in years to come. On the same theme of ruby red wine, why not spend an afternoon at a wine tasting? You could take a trip out to a vineyard or even go on a holiday to Tuscany.

You can use the colour red as an inspiration for your 40th wedding anniversary gifts. Lingerie for a woman along with a dozen deep red roses is a very romantic gift. Of course you could still use this gift idea for your husband, just replace the red lingerie with a new pair of PJs or boxer shorts.

Red glasses or cups, a dinnerware set or even a piece of artwork with red in it makes a good gift if you are shopping for a couple. If you feel like being clever you could get a copy of the Kaiser Chief's song 'Ruby', 'Ruby Tuesday' by the Rolling Stones or 'Ruby, My Love' by Cat Stevens.

Unique 40th wedding anniversary gift ideas

If you've never taken one before, a 40th anniversary is a great time to consider a second honeymoon. If you have already, well maybe it's time for a third honeymoon! The Scarlet in Cornwall offers fantastic eco-luxury where you can sit in ruby red, log fired hot tubs and overlook the stunning coastline. For something further afield, then why take a trip to Washington DC to visit the ruby slippers in the Smithosian Museum and enjoy a stay in the St Regis, which is awash with vintage glamour.

If Washington sounds a little to far away, why not get your very own pair of ruby slippers, take a shopping trip to London and treat yourselves to some very special items as your 40th wedding anniversary gifts.

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