ruby anniversary
Four-decade celebration mark
A ruby anniversary marks forty years of marriage, named for the deep red gemstone traditionally associated with this milestone.
The term follows the pattern of other wedding anniversaries linked to materials of increasing value: silver (25), gold (50), diamond (60 or 75).
They celebrated their ruby anniversary with a trip to Italy.
- jubileeSpecial anniversary observance
- giftItem given freely
- loveIntense fond attachment
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- durabilityResistance to wear
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- anniversariescentennial, bicentennial, sesquicentennial, semicentennial, decennial
- Marriage Milestoneswedding, engagement party, honeymoon, proposal, vow renewal
- celebrationsgraduation, festival, party, wedding, fireworks
ruby anniversarypaper anniversary
One-year marriage commemoration
first anniversary · wood anniversary · golden anniversary · diamond anniversary · tin anniversary
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