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Everyone likes gold jewelry, and it's available in all price ranges (24k is pure gold and most expensive; as "k" decreases, the price and richness of shine go down, but hardness increases).
If you wish to give jewelry, consider matching or companion pieces to honor the togetherness that an anniversary celebrates. You may wish to have special his-and-her 50th anniversary gifts custom designed by a jewelry company or an independent artisan.
Gold-trimmed gifts like this crystal stemware are elegant. Or, select a fine china serving dish trimmed with 24k gold to coordinate with your recipients' own china pattern. Collectibles such as laquer orchid blossoms are even more collectible with gold trim. And gold leaf is the perfect finish for this gold leaf painted vase.
Gold color or a "gold finish" express the theme for 50th anniversary gifts. This "antique gold" mirror and this combination clock and photo frame are good examples. Gold packaging also carries out the theme, as in these heavenly Godiva chocolates or a Golden Anniversary tin of cookies (note that sugar-free and gluten-free cookies are also available from this company).
Giving 50 of something is a creative way to celebrate the Golden Anniversary. Here you can get fifty gold-colored roses for a reasonable price. Fifty 50-cent pieces are doubly-thematic 50th anniversary gifts. Visit a coin dealer for 50-cent pieces minted in each year of your recipients' marriage. Or, choose coins from particularly eventful years... birth of children, moving to a new home, and so on.
Since gold plate is modestly priced, a pair of gold ballpoint pens would be affordable 50th anniversary gifts. From the kids, a gold plated 50-year calendar key ring is an affordable and intriguing Golden Jubilee gift for Grandma and Grandpa. So affordable, in fact, that they might want to add another gold-plated key ring for that extra set of keys.
Also fairly affordable are these gift ideas with "gold" in their names. First is an attractive and lifelike goldfinch sculpture. Next is a great set of Golden Gate Bridge bookends. Grandma and Grandpa might also enjoy having the kids treat them to lunch or a refreshing drink at that restaurant with the famous "Golden Arches."
For something a bit different, original art and fine crafts will be well-chosen 50th anniversary gifts. Here is an unusual hand-painted box in antique red and gold (click Decor > Boxes for more choices). A pair of champagne or martini glasses with gold stems will add interest to the Golden Jubilee, and this magnificent blown glass gold powder vase would be lovely with some of those 50 roses we mentioned earlier. More fine craftsmanship is displayed in the 22k gold detailing on this marble plate from India.
Finally, for American couples, a very special 50th anniversary gift that doesn't cost a cent: a Presidential Greeting from the White House. Be sure to give at least 6 weeks notice! Whatever your anniversary couple's politics, they will appreciate an official recognition of their achievement!
Similar programs are available in Canada and the U.K. and may be available in other countries as well.
This final thought bears repeating: Your 50th anniversary couple is probably retired by now, and may be trying to downsize or at least avoid more clutter in their lives. If that's the case, it may be best to focus on consumables or give some thought to an experience or destination gift. If you're having Golden Jubilee party with lots of friends and family, a group gift is a good way to fund a destination gift and to be sensitive to downsizing issues.
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