Top 5th Anniversary Gift Trends for 2025

The 5th wedding anniversary marks a meaningful milestone in any marriage—a celebration of love that has grown deeper, stronger, and more rooted over time. Traditionally symbolized by wood, this anniversary represents strength and endurance, while modern interpretations expand into more personalized and refined gift options.

As we move into 2025, shoppers are looking for more than just traditional tokens—they want gifts that feel intentional, stylish, and deeply personal. Whether you’re buying for your spouse or helping someone else choose the perfect 5th anniversary gift, these top trends for 2025 will inspire ideas that are both on-trend and timeless.

1. Personalized Wood Jewelry: Stylish Sentimentality

In 2025, personalized wood jewelry is emerging as one of the most thoughtful ways to celebrate the 5th anniversary. With the rise of minimalism and meaning-driven purchases, couples are choosing accessories that carry emotional value.

Why it’s trending:

• Combines tradition (wood) with modern style.

• Can be customized with initials, dates, or short messages.

• Offers everyday wearability with long-lasting sentiment.

At Liel and Lentz, we are leaders in handcrafted wood jewelry, offering a beautifully curated of wood jewelry that’s perfect for this occasion. Explore our Best Sellers collection here

Some of our top picks include:

• Gold Ring Pendant
  
  

• 5 Diamond Round - Yellow Gold
  
  
  
  

• Gold Bar Inlay Bracelet
  
  

2. Experience + Keepsake Pairing

Modern couples are prioritizing meaningful experiences over material goods—but that doesn’t mean they don’t want something to hold onto. In 2025, the trend is about pairing a memorable experience (like a weekend getaway, wine tasting, or concert) with a small, meaningful keepsake that will last a lifetime.

Gift Ideas:

• A cabin retreat paired with a personalized wood necklace.

• A cooking class or food tour combined with an engraved wooden cutting board.

• A couples’ spa day with matching engraved bracelets from Liel and Lentz.

This trend helps couples create memories and preserve them in a tangible way.

3. Wood+Stone Combinations for Him

While wood jewelry has traditionally leaned feminine, 2025 is bringing a surge in men’s wood jewelry, especially pieces that combine natural wood with semi precious stones. These designs strike the perfect balance between rugged and refined—ideal for a husband who loves accessories that tell a story.

Our top picks:

• Onyx Wood: striking onyx stones pair beautifully with the rich hued Pau Ferro wood bar striking a sleek and timeless design.
  
  

• Kyanite Wood: Deep blue kyanite stones add a bold pop of colour, great for the modern man
  
  

This trend also aligns with the growing demand for natural materials in men’s fashion.

4. Handcrafted and Meaningful Gifts

In 2025, couples are gravitating toward gifts that feel personal and made with care. Handcrafted items carry a sense of artistry, time, and intention. Even if sustainability is less of a focus due to material sourcing, shoppers still value gifts that aren’t mass-produced or generic.

Why it’s trending:

• Highlights craftsmanship and attention to detail.

• Supports independent makers and unique design.

• Feels one-of-a-kind and thoughtful.

Our handcrafted jewelry, featuring natural Pau Ferro wood and precious metals, offers a meaningful alternative to off-the-shelf gifts.

5. Minimalist Heart Jewelry

In 2025, heart-shaped jewelry is back in style—but with a twist. Today’s heart designs are subtle, modern, and elegant. Minimalist hearts crafted in wood and gold are a sweet way to nod to love without being overly sentimental.

Our pick:

• Mini Heart Pendant: A refined wooden heart necklace with a soft gold trim that says “I love you” in a whisper, not a shout.
  
  

Perfect for wives who appreciate understated elegance with personal meaning.

6. Wood Art & Custom Décor

Beyond jewelry, custom wooden décor is growing in popularity—especially pieces that incorporate important dates, coordinates, or quotes. These gifts bring warmth to a home and celebrate five years in a visual, lasting way.

Trending ideas:

• Wood wall art with your wedding vows.

• Custom maps of where you met, married, or honeymooned.

• Engraved wooden photo frames with a favourite anniversary picture.

These gifts are perfect for couples who love meaningful, functional art in their living space.

7. Gifts That Celebrate Your Story

More and more couples want to reflect their unique journey. In 2025, there’s a trend toward gifts that tell your story, whether that’s through engraving, curated photo albums, or symbolic materials.

Ideas include:

• A custom-engraved wooden book of love letters.

• A jewelry piece engraved with a secret message or inside joke.

• A necklace or bracelet featuring five stones or beads—each representing one year together.

Our customizable options make it easy to embed your story into a wearable heirloom.

8. Combining Traditional, Modern, and Stone Gifts

One exciting trend in 2025 is blending the traditional (wood), modern (silver), and stone (sapphire) gift elements into one beautifully cohesive piece. This layered approach allows couples to honor the full spectrum of 5th anniversary traditions in a single, elegant gift.

Our Pick:

• 5 Blue Sapphire Bar in Sterling Silver: This stunning necklace combines Pau Ferro wood, brilliant blue sapphires, and a sleek sterling silver chain and accents. It's the perfect gift to capture tradition, modern flair, and meaningful symbolism all at once.
  
  
  

This trend reflects a growing desire to give gifts with layered meaning and a strong sense of story.

How to Choose the Right 5th Anniversary Gift

With so many options, how do you choose? Keep these 3 principles in mind:

1. Meaning over material – Choose something that reflects your relationship.

2. Quality over quantity – A single handcrafted gift often speaks louder than a bundle.

3. Personalization is powerful – Engraving, initials, dates, or thoughtful touches elevate even simple gifts.

If you're not sure what your partner will love, browse the Engravable Collection at Liel and Lentz for inspiration—every piece tells a story.

2025 Is the Year of Thoughtful Gifting

Whether you're embracing tradition with a handcrafted wooden keepsake or going modern with minimalist jewelry, the top 5th anniversary gift trends for 2025 all point toward one theme: intentionality.

Shoppers are moving beyond the generic and choosing gifts that reflect personal stories, shared memories, and the enduring beauty of five years of marriage. From custom wood jewelry by Liel and Lentz to experience-based pairings and custom home décor, there's a perfect gift for every kind of love.

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