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25 Best 8-Year Anniversary Gifts, Both Traditional and Modern
Celebrate this major milestone with a bronze present, beautiful tourmaline jewelry or contemporary linen and lace finds.
You might be looking forward to a big bash for your 10-year wedding anniversary, but if you happen to be at the eight-year mark, know that it's just as worthy of a celebration. Recognize this significant milestone — and all the ups and downs you've been through together — with a pick from this roundup of the best 8-year anniversary gifts.
Keep in mind that the eighth-anniversary symbol is bronze, which is the melding of copper and tin. Just like your marriage, it's the meeting of two different metals (or minds!) that only become stronger, together. Luckily, we've done a lot of research and internet sleuthing to find the best anniversary gifts by year, and we're confident this assortment of 8-year anniversary gifts is sure to impress your partner.
8th Anniversary Gift Symbols
Traditional: Bronze
Modern: Lace or linen
Gem: Tourmaline
Flower: Clematis
This list includes a thoughtful mix of traditional gifts made of bronze and more modern choices like linen or lace. We've found presents that are practical and some that will likely bring them to tears. We've even thrown in some beautiful tourmaline jewelry for her that won't break the bank along with useful gifts he's guaranteed to love.
After eight years together, all the standard date nights have probably been done too many times. This bucket list challenge has exciting dates that can be scratched off one at a time for 100 more fun times together.
This eye-catching bronze sculpture is a more traditional gift that hits just right. We promise it'll be on display in the living room for years to come.
Start their day off right this high-tech mug that'll keep their drink at the perfect temperature, every time. They can even pair it with the Ember app to control it right from their smartphone. Keep in mind that it's not dishwasher safe.
Fit for your bronze anniversary, this card is truly one of a kind. Set on a black leather heart, the handmade design features the word "Love" crafted of bronze copper wire. "My wife loved this card for our 8th anniversary. I'll be back for our 9th," one husband wrote on Amazon.
There's nothing more romantic than this statue, made of bronze to symbolize your eighth year. It'll have a permanent place in the living room throughout your life together.
Go super sentimental for your eighth anniversary with this personalized book. It comes filled with prompts about your story and all the reasons why they're loved.
He might not like flowers but he was probably a fan of LEGOs as a kid. This building block clematis will give him a fun challenge in his downtime — so much better than a bouquet!
If he prefers cocktails at home, there's no better gift than this bronze-colored bartender kit. From a corkscrew to a muddler, it comes with everything he'll need to create delicious nightcaps.
He'll love this best-selling simple linen shirt that's great for warm weather. One Amazon reviewer wrote that the style, which is available in more than 20 colors, is "comfortable and light," and "good for casual and classy."
Just like a tree, your love grows over time. Help them create memories with this metal picture frame, which holds 2x3" prints. It's a fun way to display family photos and snapshots of all the miles you've traveled together.
Tennis bracelets are a hot seller on Amazon, and this pink version is too good to pass up. Made of lab-created tourmaline and sterling silver, it's a beautiful statement piece that won't break the bank.
She'll love these simple pink tourmaline studs, framed by 20 sparkly side stones. They come in a classic halo design and are made of sterling silver for sensitive ears.
More creative than a bouquet, this clematis plant can be enjoyed for much longer. It also comes with a choice of white or purple flowers that are easy to plant and care for. Note that it'll be delivered in an eight-inch container.
While crystal might not be a traditional gift, hear us out on this cute piece. It can be used as a decoration or a paperweight and comes with a sweet message. "I buy one every year, my wife loves them!" one husband raved on Amazon.
There's nothing like having a versatile blouse in your wardrobe. This everyday lace style can be worn from the office to a night out. She can even wear it to your anniversary dinner!
Cailey Lindberg (she/her) is a writer and editor with over a decade of experience covering products, lifestyle, entertainment and food. Before joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, she was a staff writer at USA Today's shopping network, Reviewed.com.