To help guide your search, we researched the best gift options for him and her, keeping in mind the intended recipient, tie to tradition, and price of each. Our favorite gift options include a traditional pearl necklace from Ten Wilde, a new set of luxurious sheets from Brooklinen, and an espresso coffee maker from Alessi Pulcina.
Here, the best 12th anniversary gifts.
For the woman who loves statement accessories or one who appreciates simple classic jewelry, this Ten Wilde pearl necklace can appease both tastes. The pearls are certainly classic but the addition of the gold hammered detail makes it trendy, but also stand out from the other pearl necklaces on the market.
Jewelry is always a great anniversary option and this simple option will match with anything in her wardrobe, ensuring she gets ton of use out of the gift. And compared to other pearl necklaces, this one won’t break the bank. It is a perfect way to traditionally honor the anniversary through a modern and thoughtful lens.
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Price at time of publish: $86 for “I Love You Standard”
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When buying real pearls you need to look for certification to ensure they are the real deal which these have. This set is from The Pearl Source, is imported from cultured pearls in Japan and comes with a 14K backing making them suitable for those who are sensitive to certain man-made materials. You can choose what size pearls you want and the backing (white or yellow gold) to tailor to your pricing and loved one’s needs. What’s best is these come in a pretty box, so she’ll be impressed no matter what!
Price at time of publish: $129
Those who have made the switch are not sure how they lived without these and are happy not to have a creased face in the morning. While this gift is a bit random, the best gifts are those that you didn’t know you needed till someone bought it for you.
Price at time of publish: $50
Tradition vs. Innovation
To be or not be traditional? That really is the question. Silk and linen might be the standard anniversary presents when ringing in a 12th anniversary, but modern gift-getters tend to learn toward pearls. But, if you and your special someone are not ones for tradition, feel free to get them something that caters to their interests.
Price
Of course, no conversation about buying the perfect present is complete without discussing the price. While you should always pick up a present that fits comfortably in your budget, who you’re shopping for might dictate how much you inevitably spend. For example, you might be willing to spend more money when treating your own partner to an anniversary present.
Why Trust The Spruce?
This roundup was written by Patrice J. Williams. She has contributed gift guides to The Spruce since 2020. She loves helping her friends and family find unique, thoughtful, and wallet-friendly presents. In addition to her work for The Spruce, she writes commerce articles, including product suggestions and reviews, for other outlets as well as appearing on air for The Today Show, WEtv, and she was the Savvy Shopper reporter for WPIX in New York City. Additional reporting was done by Kelsey Mulvey, who has contributed décor and lifestyle content to The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, Real Simple, Wallpaper*, Elle Decor, MyDomaine, and AD PRO.
