Well, holy moly: You've made it 10 years together, and you and your person deserve the best anniversary gifts to celebrate. First off, CONGRATS!! Secondly, if you're looking to celebrate this milestone with a sweet and thoughtful gift but find yourself feeling pressured to find The Perfect Present Ever—don't fret. Sure, you'll want to give your S.O. something that'll nicely commemorate your decade of marriage together, but no need to break into a sweat about it—especially when we're here with a list of anniversary gift ideas to help you out.
And okay, you could go for the usual bouquet of flowers or a random piece of jewelry. But if you feel like stepping it up a notch this year (it is your 10th anniversary, after all), why not give a themed gift? Traditionally, 10th wedding anniversaries are marked by tin and aluminum.Both materials represent the flexibility and durability needed to have a solid and loving union, and so a gift featuring either of these materials would be at least thematic (shrug). Tin may not be the chicest sounding gift in the world, but there are loads of metal-like presents you could definitely give to your lover. Also, the 10th anniversary stone is diamond, the color's blue/silver, and the flower is daffodil, which honestly feels so much easier.
Great news, though: We've made a list of easy gift-giving opps that feature one of these elements, so it's even easier to pick something that ~also~ makes you look like you thought long and hard about the theme. So go on and have your pick—oh, and happy anniversary, lovebirds!
Ten years is a lot of years, and you've likely exhausted all the date night ideas by now. Take the tough decision-making out of things with this pair of dice that'll plan your next date night for you.
It's both on-theme with the silver color and it looks shiny (like tin!!). A classic timepiece is never not useful, and you can tell them all the thought that went into it. (Also just in case they don't like silver, this comes in gold too, and a few different styles.)
If they need a ~gorgeous~ upgraded work bag, a blue option is a nice alternative to black. This one is constructed of vegan materials and doesn't even have stitching—that's how sleek it is.
Chances are they've worn out their classic denim jacket (mine's covered in coffee stains) by now. If they're more the casual or work from home type, get them a new jacket to throw over their athleisure.
this daffodil ring
Local Eclectic Family Gold Solid Gold Birth Flower Ring
this daffodil ring
Local Eclectic Family Gold Solid Gold Birth Flower Ring
Okay, so technically this is a birth flower ring for the month of March, but it is literally a ring with a daffodil on it (thematic!!). Also, as an alternative, you can just get them the ring of their birth month, which is a customized, wearable flower gift.
This aluminum case smartwatch will certainly change your partner's life for the better. Whether they're into working out or just like to stay on top of their notifications without always being on their phone, an Apple Watch would be the perfect gift.
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this durable suitcase
Arlo Skye The Frame Carry-On Max: Aluminum Edition
this durable suitcase
Arlo Skye The Frame Carry-On Max: Aluminum Edition
This is as much a gift for you as it is for them. Invest in this (super aesthetic) coffee machine for a happily caffeinated morning every. Single. Day.
Megan Uy is the assistant shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok.
Katherine J Igoe (she/her) was a contributing editor for Cosmopolitan and is a freelancer covering style, lifestyle, culture, and beauty (she's obsessed with gift guides, best-of movie lists, and beauty products). She's been a freelance writer and editor for over a decade, previously working for Marie Claire (2018 to 2021) and Bustle (2021), with bylines in the The New York Times, Parents magazine, and elsewhere. She lives in Boston with her family, and you can follow her on Instagram or Twitte. It's "I go to dinner," not "Her huge ego," but she responds to both.