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50 Best 6th Wedding Anniversary Gifts to Show Your Love

Go traditional with iron or modern with candy.

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You’ve arrived at the six-year anniversary mark — and what a whirlwind it has been! You’ve grown from the newlywed stage, and are now an established couple facing life’s ups and downs together as a united front. Time to celebrate with a romantic gift.

It’s really no wonder that the sixth year is celebrated with the traditional gift of iron. Real iron is one of the strongest metals on Earth, so a gift made from iron will represent the strength of your relationship. If tradition isn’t your thing, you can go with the modern sixth anniversary interpretation, which is wood. Wood, also the traditional five-year anniversary gift, also symbolizes a marriage’s strength. Candy is a modern interpretation as well, which is a classic gift no matter what holiday.

Don't forget: each anniversary also has its own color, flower and gemstone associated with it. The six-year anniversary is marked by purple, calla lilies and amethyst, so these options give you even more room for gift-giving possibilities.

6th Anniversary Symbols

  • Traditional: Iron
  • Modern: Wood and candy
  • Gem: Amethyst
  • Flower: Calla lilies
  • Color: Purple

With all that in mind, here are the best six-year anniversary gifts to give, according to our gift experts. There’s something for everyone here, whether your tastes run traditional, modern or somewhere in between.

Iron Gifts

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Personalized Favorite

"We Made a Family" Figurines

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"We Made a Family" Figurines
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Give a nod to how far you’ve come since your wedding day with this set of figurines made of sturdy metal (not iron, but hey — close enough!). You can specify the number of children you'd like included, and it comes housed in a wooden box that can be flipped over and used as a display ledge.

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6-Year Anniversary Date Night Dice

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6-Year Anniversary Date Night Dice
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Can’t decide what to do for date night? This pair of metal dice will help. With just one roll, you’ll have a suggested activity, like cooking dinner for two, having an "early" night or making a campfire.

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Iron Sculpture

Iron Sculpture

For something that will quickly become a keepsake, go with this adorable statute of a couple kissing on a heart-shaped stand.

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Meaningful Gift for Him

Iron Infinity Bracelet

Iron Infinity Bracelet
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Show that your love is infinite with this hand-forged infinity bracelet. The leather straps are durable, and will look even better over time.

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Iron Anniversary Card

Iron Anniversary Card
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If you’re going to get a card, make it meaningful. This anniversary card comes complete with a six-year anniversary iron keepsake — the word "love" spelled out in steel iron.

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Useful Gift Idea

Cast Iron Heart Trivet

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Cast Iron Heart Trivet
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Rest your spoons on this beautifully crafted cast iron heart trivet. It comes in five colors, and is perfect for the stovetop or table side.

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Something Out of This World

Iron Meteorite

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Give them a piece of an actual shooting star, which just so happens to be made of iron. You'll also get a personalized authentic certificate.

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Personalized Horseshoe

Personalized Horseshoe

Horseshoes are considered a symbol of good luck and wealth — hang this one, personalized with your names and wedding date, in your home for an extra dose of good fortune.

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Small Anniversary Gift for Your Wife

Iron Ore Studs

Iron Ore Studs
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These delicate earrings feature tiny iron ore crystals, and come in silver, gold and rose gold options.

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Hand-Forged Bookmark

Hand-Forged Bookmark
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Avid readers know folding the page to keep your place is a no-no. Get them this hand-forged iron bookmark, complete with your custom personalization, for a gift they’ll use time and time again.

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Victoria Cast Iron Meat Press

Cast Iron Meat Press
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He can get the perfect sear on his steaks with this cast iron meat press. It helps meat cook faster, and will make him look even more formidable in the kitchen.

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Hand-Forged Heart Ring Dish

Hand-Forged Heart Ring Dish

They'll never misplace their rings and trinkets with this handy jewelry dish. It can be engraved with your names and anniversary date, too.

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Iron Periodic Table of Elements Glass

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Iron Periodic Table of Elements Glass
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Never forget that iron represents the strength of your marriage with this periodic table glass. Fill it with your favorite drink and toast to many more years together.

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Iron Heart Tavern Puzzle

Iron Heart Tavern Puzzle

Solving a problem together has never been so much fun! Try your luck at solving this iron heart brain-teaser — while it might look easy, we dare you to figure it out in under 10 minutes.

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Cast Iron Teapot

Cast Iron Teapot
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Sit down for tea with an authentic cast iron Japanese tea set, which comes with the teapot, cups and trivet. The inside of the pot is enamel-coated, and the outside features a pretty hand-painted garden-themed image.

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Small Anniversary Gift for Your Husband

Golf Club Bottle Opener

Golf Club Bottle Opener
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Do you have an avid golfer in the house? Let him pop open his brewski beers with this handy golf club bottle opener, which will remind him of his favorite "irons."

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Unique Iron Gift

Cast Iron Garlic Roaster

Cast Iron Garlic Roaster

Roast the perfect bulb with this cast iron garlic roaster. Spread it on toasted bread, use it in sauces, or serve alongside barbecued steak or chicken.

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Victoria Cast Iron Frying Pan With Helper Handle

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Cook up a romantic dinner in this cast iron skillet from Victoria, an 84-year-old family-owned company. It comes pre-seasoned and has a short handle that makes it simple to move around the stove, plus the spouts on the side of the pan make pouring so much easier.

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Custom Anniversary Material Art

Custom Anniversary Material Art
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Commemorate your iron anniversary with a customized piece of iron art. (The site has material art for the first 10 years of your marriage, and a collection would look great as a gallery wall in case you want to go back and get the previous five, too.)

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