24th Year Wedding Anniversary

Looking for a great 24th anniversary gift or ways to celebrate your marriage? To help, we researched the best gift ideas out there (for him + her) and created this list.

24th Wedding Anniversary: Everything you NEED to know

24th Wedding Anniversary Traditions

  • Traditional Gift – Opal or Musical Instruments
  • Contemporary/Modern Gift – Musical Instruments
  • Gemstone – Tanzanite
  • Flower – N/A
  • Color – Lavender

Let’s look at these in more detail:

24th Anniversary Traditional Gift – Opal or Musical Instruments

Opal comes in two different varieties, precious and common. Precious opal has iridescence, which means that colors may be seen differently as the light angle varies. Cabochons are most precious opal gemstones that have been cut and polished. Most precious opal gemstones are cut and polished into cabochons.

FANCIME Created Opal Necklace 14K Solid White Gold Pear Shaped Teardrop Pendant Gifts for Women Sterling Silver Chain
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Elevate your anniversary gift game with the FANCIME Created Opal Necklace, a stunning piece that exudes timeless elegance. This 14K solid white gold pear-shaped teardrop pendant hangs gracefully from a sterling silver chain, making it a breathtaking surprise for any woman. Shimmering with every movement, it's a gift that reflects the beauty of your love story.

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Onyx, obsidian, and even ironstone may be added to thin opals to make attractive gems. Milk opal, resin opal, and wood opal are all examples of common opals, but they are typically not used in jewelry. Opal was thought to be lucky in the Middle Ages. However, nowadays, many people only value opal as a gorgeous stone to treasure.

The 24th wedding anniversary is also traditionally associated with musical instruments to symbolize harmony, rhythm, and the beautiful symphony that marriage has become over the years. Just like creating music, marriage involves dedication, cooperation, and fine-tuning, turning individual notes into a mesmerizing melody. It’s a reminder that your relationship is a unique composition, one that has been, and continues to be, carefully orchestrated and cherished.

Cecilio CVN-300 Solidwood Ebony Fitted Violin with D'Addario Prelude Strings, Size 4/4 (Full Size)
$119.99

Celebrate your 24th anniversary in perfect harmony with the Cecilio CVN-300 Solidwood Ebony Fitted Violin. This full-size violin, strung with D'Addario Prelude strings, produces a sweet, melodious sound, symbolizing the beautiful symphony of your married life. It's not just a musical instrument; it's a memento of your journey together, rich with all its rhythms and melodies.

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24th Anniversary Contemporary/Modern Gift – Musical Instruments

Musical instruments come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and prices. Guitars, music keyboards, harmonicas, ukuleles, and other small percussion instruments are popular instruments.

RUOSWTE Djembe Drum Bongo, Goblet Drum Made Of Goat Leather Drum Head, Hand Painted Cloth, West African Style Hand Drum Gift
$59.99

Bring a touch of rhythm to your 24th wedding anniversary with the RUOSWTE Djembe Drum Bongo, a remarkable gift that resonates with your love story. Crafted with a goat leather drum head and adorned with a hand-painted cloth featuring a stunning peacock feather design, this West African style drum is a symbol of unity and harmony. It's a gift that sings the melody of your journey together, celebrating the rich symphony of your shared years.

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Your budget and your spouse’s musical interest will determine the kind of instrument you would consider buying. Alternatively, Some form of accessory may be a great idea if your spouse already plays an instrument. This could also be the ideal time to surprise your spouse if they’ve been wanting to learn to play a specific instrument for some time.

24th Anniversary Gemstone – Tanzanite

Tanzanite is associated with the 24th wedding anniversary. Tanzanite is a blue and violet mineral variety of zoisite caused by a trace amount of vanadium. It belongs to the epidote mineral group. Tanzanite is found in Tanzania’s Mererani Hills, in a very small mining area. It is said that tanzanites transform negative emotions into positive ones. Tanzanite stones with the color indigo are considered to represent the heart and intellect combined with intuition and purity. These gems are associated with respect, truth, judgment, and longevity as symbols. Some people believe that it aids in body detoxification and enhanced vitality. It’s been suggested to wear or keep near you in times when you need a soothing, calming presence.

Vintage Tanzanite Ring Oval Cut East West Gold by LUO

Add a touch of vintage elegance to your anniversary celebration with the LUO Vintage Tanzanite Ring. This exquisite piece features an east-west set oval cut Tanzanite, available in your choice of precious metal, truly personalizing this token of love. It's more than just beautiful jewelry, it's a testament to a love that's as rare and captivating as the Tanzanite itself.

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24th Anniversary Flower – N/A

The color associated with this celebration is lavender. A bouquet in a similar theme would be a great, thoughtful gift.

Wonderland Purple Roses Bouquet at Send Flowers

Looking for a vibrant, enchanting anniversary gift? The 'Wonderland Purple Roses Bouquet' from 'Send Flowers' is your answer. This exquisite selection of roses isn't just a bouquet, it's a colorful expression of your love.

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24th Anniversary Colour – Lavender

The lavender color is associated with purity, fidelity, and love. It is recognized for spiritual healing, calmness, tension relief, and purification.

Faux Lavender Wreath for Front Door Eucalyptus Farmhouse

Celebrate love that stays fresh all year with this handmade, faux lavender wreath. The harmonious blend of blue eucalyptus and lavender sprigs gives it a rich texture, creating a welcoming sight at your door. Easy to hang with its twiggy grapevine base and hoop, this wreath is not just a decoration but a heartwarming symbol of enduring love.

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How to Celebrate a 24th Anniversary

Dance the night away at a favorite local club to celebrate your 24th wedding anniversary. Alternatively, stay in and listen to a playlist of music played during your wedding day celebration, while happily recalling your 24 years as a married couple.

There is no typical anniversary flower for the 24th wedding anniversary, but lavender is the symbolic color. Perhaps you may go on a lavender farm tour or plan a trip to France the the Provence region where there are many lavender fields.

This is a great time to buy a musical instrument gift for your spouse or one for both of you so that you can learn to play together.

24th Anniversary Celebration Ideas

Here are some different ways to celebrate your 24th wedding anniversary:

  1. Plan a trip to New Orleans or one of the many top music festivals held around the world.
  2. Arrange a UK city break and take in a musical show while you are there.
  3. Buy classic or antique musical instruments as ornaments to make a cool design statement in the living room.
  4. Book music lessons together.
  5. Invite friends to a concert, followed by drinks and tapas at a favorite local eatery.
  6. Enjoy a classical concert.
  7. Visit The Beatles Story Museum in Liverpool.

24th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas

Looking for gift ideas to celebrate a 24th year anniversary? Here’s some ideas:

Since the modern present for the 24th anniversary is a musical instrument you may always go with the theme and choose an instrument for your loved ones, perhaps a piano for home or a more modest instrument like a flute or guitar.

Other suggestions for a fantastic musical gift could be a CD set of favorite musicians and albums, a top-of-the-line music player, a cutting-edge home speaker system, or a premium subscription to a music streaming service.

Music lessons would be a great gift for this anniversary year, especially for a loved one who has a musical instrument lying around. A gift of a musical instrument as a a decorative gift, an antique violin for example to display on the wall, might be valued.

Another fantastic option is an instrument-themed artwork or sculpture that perfectly reflects the significance of the traditional twenty-fourth wedding anniversary present.

24th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him

24th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her

24th Wedding Anniversary FAQs

Got questions about your 24th year wedding anniversary? We’ve got you covered:

What is the 24th wedding anniversary called?

The 24th wedding anniversary is called the Musical Instrument Anniversary.

What is the 24th wedding anniversary gemstone?

Tanzanite is the 24th wedding anniversary gemstone, and it is found only in a small area in Tanzania.

What is the 24th wedding anniversary symbol?

There is no symbol for the 24th wedding anniversary, but we could align it with the modern gift of musical instruments.

What is the 24th wedding anniversary color?

The 24th wedding anniversary color is lavender, associated with this year’s flower and gemstone.

What are the traditional and modern gifts for a 24th wedding anniversary?

Opal is the traditional gift for the 24th wedding anniversary. The modern gift is a musical instrument.

What is the 24th year anniversary flower?

There is no flower associated with the 24th wedding anniversary, however, we could link it to the lavender color. Hence, a lavender plant could be appropriate.