Top 10 Thoughtful 5 Year Anniversary Gifts for Him - 2026 Guide

Five years is a milestone worth marking well. Whether you're shopping for a husband, a partner, or the person who made the last half-decade feel like something, the 5th anniversary carries real weight — and the gift should too. The traditional material is wood, a symbol of something that has grown strong and deep over time. Finding a wood gift for him that feels considered rather than generic, though, takes a little more thought. Here are ten ideas that do justice to the occasion.

1. An Engraved Wood Pendant

A Pau Ferro wood bar set in rhodium — the Rhodium Bar Pendant is a men's necklace that works whether he wears jewelry regularly or not. Clean, minimal, and engravable on the wood bar itself, it's the kind of piece that becomes more meaningful the longer it's worn. A date, initials, or a short phrase — whatever holds significance between you — turns a beautiful pendant into something that belongs specifically to him.

2. The Jade Wood Bracelet

Jade has a long history of meaning — associated with balance, protection, and good fortune. Paired with Pau Ferro wood in a refined bracelet designed for daily wear, it makes for a 5th anniversary gift that layers two kinds of significance: the traditional wood milestone and a stone with its own quiet symbolism. Available in multiple sizes with optional engraving. See the Jade Wood bracelet.

3. The Onyx Wood Bracelet

Onyx is a grounding stone — dark, strong, and clean. The onyx stones sit alongside a Pau Ferro wood bar in a piece that feels masculine without being heavy-handed. It's the kind of thing he'll reach for every morning without thinking about it, which is exactly what a great everyday piece should do. See the Onyx Wood bracelet.

4. A Custom Wooden Watch

A few makers — JORD and WeWood among them — make watches with wood elements that feel genuinely premium rather than novelty. Paired with a quality strap, it's a meaningful nod to the wood anniversary that he'll wear for years.

5. A Quality Knife Set with Silver-Tone Handles

Silverware is the modern 5th anniversary gift — and a chef's knife set is one of the more considered ways to honour that tradition for him. A set with silver-tone or stainless handles from a maker like Zwilling, Shun, or Global is a gift that belongs in the kitchen for decades. It's practical in the best sense: something he'll reach for every day, that gets better with care, and that feels nothing like a generic anniversary present.

6. A Silver Bar Tool Set

For the man who makes cocktails or keeps a well-stocked bar, a quality bar tool set in brushed stainless or silver-plated finish is a genuinely memorable 5th anniversary gift. A cocktail shaker, jigger, strainer, and bar spoon in a matched set — from a maker like Viski or Crafthouse by Fortessa — turns an ordinary evening into something more considered. Pair it with a bottle of something special and it becomes a complete moment.

7. Blue Calcite Wood Bracelet

For someone who responds to colour and calm, the Blue Calcite Wood bracelet is a softer choice — still structured and refined, but with a cool, muted stone that catches the light in a quiet way. It's an understated piece for someone with an understated style. See the Blue Calcite Wood bracelet.

8. A Fine Whiskey or Wine

Five years deserves something worth opening. A bottle from a year that holds significance — your wedding year, his birth year, or simply a vintage known for quality — paired with a handwritten note is simple, considered, and personal. Complement it with the engraved bracelet and you have a complete anniversary moment.

9. An Experience You'll Both Remember

A cooking class, a weekend away, a concert, a tasting — experiences are increasingly the gift people actually want. The wood anniversary is also traditionally associated with a dinner of appreciation, so a booking at somewhere you've been meaning to try is entirely on theme.

10. A Personalized Piece of Wood Art

For something more decorative, a custom wood map, a coordinates sign, or a framed wooden print of a place that matters to you both can be a meaningful addition to a shared home. Look for makers on Etsy who work with reclaimed or fine hardwoods for a result that feels considered.

For the most personal option on this list, the Liel and Lentz men's wood anniversary collection combines the wood tradition with fine craftsmanship and optional engraving — making it a gift that carries both meaning and longevity.