If you know a couple who’s made it together for 30 years, you are likely scratching your head as to what unique, dazzling gifts you can give the happy couple for their 30th anniversary celebration.
30 years is traditionally symbolized with pearls, lilies, and the color green. However, don’t drive yourself crazy searching for lily-shaped pearls encased in green glass (if you find that though, good for you!)
We’ve got 30 of the coolest, most unique, and often personalized 30th anniversary gift ideas that will pleasantly surprise your loved ones and keep them smiling for another 30 years.
30 Romantic 30th Anniversary Gift Ideas
Celebrate the milestone of love with 30 of the best 30 year anniversary gifts for long-time lovers.
Freshwater Pearl Pendant Necklace
When you want to give traditional 30 year anniversary gifts to the woman you love, a freshwater pearl pendant necklace is the ideal place to start. This stunning pearl sits on an 18-inch chain and will stand out among the jewelry she owns. She is more than likely to remember this beautiful gift celebrating the steadfastness of the pearl while staying by your side.
Hand Casting Kit
Once you give this hand casting kit made for a couple to those you know who are about to mark their 30th anniversary together, they will be sure to appreciate the uniqueness and loving intention that comes with 30th anniversary gift ideas like this. They can enjoy taking part in their mold making together and will cherish the end result for years to come.
30th Anniversary Wine Glass
Add this attractive wine glass to the home bar collection of your favorite anniversary couple. It will win big as they clink glasses to salute their 30 years of love and loyalty. The stemless wine glass is personalized with a 30th anniversary etching that will stick around as long as they have.
3D Crystal Photo
If your parents are about to celebrate their 30 years in love, you can make sure they know how much you love them with this memorable 3D crystal photo plaque. The heart-shaped plaque is personalized with a message and a particular photo of the couple. They will remember both their own dedication to each other and the love you show them.
Personalized Champagne Milestone Vase
This unique anniversary gift will bring some jovial eccentricity to a special anniversary couple you know. The vase is made from a champagne bottle made from green glass, the traditional color associated with a 30th anniversary. The vase is etched with the name, date, and number of their anniversary. Tradition meets funky equals a lot of anniversary fun.
Tory Burch Pearl Drop Earrings
If you are the one married to a lovely lady and marking 30 years with her, you can honor the tradition of a pearl anniversary with these impressive cultured pearl drop earrings by Tory Burch. She will never forget receiving them and you may never forget the look on her face when she does.
Engraved Glass Chiller
The love of two people who have been together for 30 years shines in this gorgeous display piece for their home bar and dining collection. This glass chiller is personalized with an engraving including the names, year, date, and three more lines, so the product reflects the intimate details of the couple that you present it to.
30th Anniversary Keepsake Ornament
You can give your favorite 30th anniversary couple a classic keepsake that still looks unique with this anniversary ornament that features two silver hearts entwined on a freestanding ornament piece. They can keep it near and dear to them anywhere in their home they would like and treasure the emotion it evokes.
Engraved Anniversary Sundial Compass
You won’t leave your husband of 30 years behind in the gift-giving category with this rustic yet stylish way to tell him, “I love you.” The brass sundial compass comes in a keepsake box and includes whatever engraving you’d like to share with him to let him know how happy you are that he made his way to you those years ago.
Anniversary Wood Picture Frame
Honor the love between two of your favorite people with this anniversary picture frame. The wood frame houses two areas for a “then” photo and a “now” photo of your choice. You can remind this couple of 30 years where they started and how far they’ve come with this meaningful anniversary gift.
Pearl Bubble Tea DIY Kit
When you see this adorable pearl bubble tea DIY kit, you’ll leap at the chance to give this offbeat gift to good friends for their pearl anniversary. The kit includes three bags of boba pearls for making bubble tea, along with three straws, three tips, and a cleaning brush. They can share the experience of preparing bubble tea with each other for company. This is definitely one of the more quirky 30 year anniversary gift ideas, so we’d recommend it for a couple with a sense of humor or love of food and drink.
Mother Of Pearl Jewelry Box
The luxury of sharing your life with a partner for 30 years is reflected in the beauty of this mother of pearl inlaid jewelry box. The lovely butterfly design combines with the traditional inclusion of pearls for the 30th anniversary celebration. She will love this keepsake and keep all her most precious things safe inside.
Mother Of Pearl Pocket Knife
She can receive a pearl necklace, but he will go nuts over this manly interpretation of 30th anniversary gifts including pearls. This mother of pearl pocket knife is an artisanally fashioned outdoor tool that is also handcrafted to look incredible. He will love his pearls as much as she does and thank you for also remembering his part in their couplehood.
30th Anniversary Mugs
When your most cherished couple marks their 30th wedding anniversary, you can be the one who provides the humor with this fun set of 30th anniversary mugs. The marble mugs are almost a matching set with his reading “Mr. Right” and hers reading “Mrs. Always Right.” They come with matching spoons and coasters and will provide endless laughs at the breakfast table.
Heart Pendant Necklace
When it is time to get your wife a 30th anniversary piece of jewelry, you can keep it traditional yet elegant with this heart pendant necklace. The necklace is crafted from freshwater pearls and the pendant is green Venetian glass, which uses both the pearl and green color traditions of a 30th anniversary gift. The shimmering combination will be unforgettable.
White Calla Lily Plant
You don’t have to rack your brain in order to come up with something as simple yet first-rate as this ceramic pot filled with 30th anniversary gift lilies. The traditional flower for 30 years, these white calla lilies, will fill the home of the special couple and delight their eyes and their nostrils with a sumptuous reminder of their years of loyalty and love.
30th Anniversary Framed Print
You can provide this offbeat framed print for the couple you care about so they can have a loving yet humorous record of their time together, including years, months, days, hours, etc. The print has a handmade feel and will let them both know how much you treasure all that they are when together.
Pearl In Oyster Necklace
No need to fish the depths of the ocean for this freshwater pearl pendant necklace. Its sleek design is combined with cheeky gift packaging consisting of a small tin that looks like it’s meant for an oyster. Surprise her with the best 30 year anniversary gifts ideas around, a brilliant pearl you can muster on dry land.
Personalized Wedding Anniversary Cutting Board
A rustic way to remember their wedding day, this well-built cutting board can be personalized with the engraved names of the anniversary couple, along with the date of their wedding. Made of rich, long-lasting wood, it works for cutting, chopping, and serving all the small feasts they can whip up together.
30th Anniversary Christmas Ornament
Whether the couple in your life got married near Christmas or not, they will look forward to the holidays every year when you’ve given this handmade porcelain Christmas ornament that celebrates 30 years of being married. The red and white design will do its part to celebrate both the holidays and the couples’ anniversary in a thoughtful way.
Personalized Wine Box
If the anniversary couple in your life is saving that extra-special bottle of wine for their 30th anniversary, you can give them just as special a box to house the rare vintage. This personalized wine box has a subtle etching of the couples’ names, the date of their wedding, and the years of their anniversary. The box will keep their bottle of wine safe until they decide to pop the cork.
Custom Engraved Wooden Watch
Show your husband of 30 years that you treasure both him and his unique personality. This wristwatch made of natural wood with a leather strap includes a loving inscription on the back of the wood that will keep his wrist cutting edge and his heart knowing who it belongs to.
Novelty Wine & Beer Glass Combo
This fun drinking glass set is made for a couple who have been together for a long time. The “Mr. Right” beer glass and “Mrs. Always Right” wine glass will keep their drinks full and their hearts laughing. The set is a meaningful yet lighthearted way to let your favorite couple know how much fun you think they are.
Oyster Lovers Cast Iron Grill Set
Be creative with your pearl anniversary gift with this cast iron grill set specially made for oysters (and maybe a few pearls). A couple who loves to cook and grill will get a kick out of grilling oysters so easily and safely. They can even shuck the oysters together with a knife that comes with the set.
Anne Klein Bracelet Watch
Give the wife you’ve spent 30 years with a unique wristwatch that keeps the tradition of the 30th anniversary color green, yet stands out amongst typical anniversary jewelry. This romantic Anne Klein bracelet watch is stunning in appearance and has a powerful quartz movement that will keep track of the years together to come.
30 Years Quarter And Nickel Gift
Their love is worth a fortune, but you can provide them with some very memorable coins that honor their 30 years together in this eccentric, but meaningful keepsake. The coins include a quarter and nickel from their year of marriage, along with a hand-stamped “30 Years And Counting” message of love on the flip side.
Mother Of Pearl Ballpen
Give the traditional symbol of a pearl anniversary in a new form with this handsome ballpoint pen made from mother of pearl that has been polished to a unique smooth shine. Whether they have to write their novel or pay some bills, this pen is a solid way to infuse some beauty into their everyday world.
Cheers To 30 Years Guest Book
Bring your own ultimate party favor to the 30th anniversary celebration with this “Cheers To 30 Years” guestbook print. The joyful design and ample space will allow all their friends to write a special message for their celebration that can be framed, wall mounted, and appreciated by the long-lasting couple after the party is over.
Mother Of Pearl Photo Frame
Keep their favorite photograph of their wedding alive and well with this traditional mother of pearl photo frame. You can even give them this lovely frame with the photograph already inside and they can either keep the frame on a table or hang it up on the wall to properly admire their happiest moments.
Funny 30th Anniversary T-Shirt
Sometimes you just have to include a funny t-shirt in your anniversary gift and this one fits the bill and then some. The lighthearted, jovial shirt is the ideal message for people who have stuck it out: “We Survived 30 Years Of Marriage.” They will have a laugh and you will enjoy seeing them wear the shirts for years to come.