A lifetime of happiness is a journey with ups and downs, not a destination. When you are married, the two of you have to cross those ups and downs together and support each other all the way through. A marriage is only successful if the two of you are there with each other to help and inspire your other half. Keeping each other happy is another important requirement. But keeping your girlfriend or wife happy could sometimes be a costly thing. Whether it’s her daily needs or a birthday gift, you lose the battle of savings. And if it is the wedding anniversary then probably you would be investing more. Wedding anniversary is the occasion which demands special attention with every passing year. And hence your 2^nd, third, fourth or the twenty fifth anniversaries are given different names and associated gifts.

The 30^th wedding anniversary is the named the ‘Pearl Anniversary’. A naturally occurring pearl is something rare to find and hence the rare like things of good length of time are named after pearl. In the Same way the marriage that has crossed thirty precious and long years celebrates a Pearl Anniversary. Thirty years of life together is not always easy but would be filled with happiness for the happy couples. So, we are talking about pearl anniversary and pearl jewellery is the item traditionally the preferred gift for the wife on the pearl anniversary. Pearl jewellery for wife in pearl anniversary is a tradition started long time back in Britain. Not only the pearl anniversary, there are two three more wedding anniversaries which generally traditionally experience pearl jewellery as a gift item. The 1^st wedding anniversary is another occasion in a married life where pearl jewellery is the gift item. The 1^st wedding anniversary is the freshest anniversary and hence the gifts used in this occasion need to be fresher. What else than freshwater pearl jewellery can complement this occasion better! Freshwater pearls are made from freshwater oysters which are mostly farmed in China and Japan. Most of the pearls sold and available in the market are cultured freshwater pearls. These cultured freshwater pearls come in various shapes and colours. Different colours also come in different sizes and are widely used in pendants, necklaces, strands and studs in the pearl jewellery industry. So, you can easily choose an item of freshwater pearl for your 1^st wedding anniversary. Modern anniversary gift listings lists the 12^th anniversary is also termed as a pearl anniversary and hence demanding pearl jewellery as a best fit gift. Irrespective of the fact whether it’s your 30^th wedding anniversary or the 12^th anniversary, you can show your love and devotion to your spouse with a pearl jewellery of your favourite design and style. Before you leave for the shopping spree, have a good look at the sizes and shape of the pearls generally preferred for an anniversary gift, so that you don’t find yourself in a dilemma of choices. The most popular available pearl is the cultured white pearl, within a size range of 4 mm to 10 mm. And the preferred shapes for such occasions are usually round or baroque, which carry a look for luxury and elegance.

So, go for good pearl jewellery, keep it in mind that this once in a life time anniversary is something big to celebrate and show your love to your spouse. Happy Wedding Anniversary!