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24 Best 8-Year Anniversary Gifts to Celebrate the Strength of Your Marriage

Go traditional with bronze presents, or opt for modern picks like linen or lace.

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While you might be planning on throwing a big bash for your 10th wedding anniversary, any couple who has been married for over five years knows that your eighth is just as worthy of a celebration. With all of the ups and downs you've weathered, toast to (almost) a decade together with a unique pick from this roundup of the best 8-year anniversary gifts.

As you browse, keep in mind that the eighth-anniversary symbol is bronze, which is created by melding copper and tin. And just like your marriage, the two different metals blended together will only make it stronger so that it can last a lifetime. Luckily for you, we've done tons of research and internet sleuthing to find the best anniversary gifts by year, and we promise this assortment of eighth-anniversary gifts is sure to impress your partner.

8th Anniversary Gift Symbols

  • Traditional: Bronze
  • Modern: Lace or linen
  • Gem: Tourmaline
  • Flower: Clematis

We've included a thoughtful mix of traditional bronze gift ideas along with more modern choices like linen and lace. We even threw in some beautiful tourmaline jewelry for her that won't blow your budget. If you're still stumped, we also have presents for wives and gift ideas for husbands that might just be the perfect fit.

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SO Pretty

Tourmaline Tennis Bracelet

Tourmaline Tennis Bracelet

Tennis bracelets are a hot seller on Amazon, and this pink pick is too good to pass up. Made of lab-created tourmaline and sterling silver, it's a beautiful statement piece that can complement just about any look.

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Small Gift

Personalized Penny Keychain

Personalized Penny Keychain

They'll be reminded of your eighth anniversary every time they use this keychain, engraved with your most important date. There's even a penny for good luck!

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Whiskey Decanter Set

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Whiskey Decanter Set

Your husband will be over the moon for this decanter, which has more than 7,400 ratings on Amazon. Engraved with a ship, the globe design will upgrade his nightcap and engage his senses.

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Lace Tank Top

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Lace Tank Top

There's nothing like having a versatile blouse in your wardrobe. This everyday lace style can be worn from the office to a night out. She can even wear it to your anniversary dinner!

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Gift Under $20

Bronze Ring Dish

Bronze Ring Dish

Remind each other of the eight years you've spent together with this cute ring dish. It's made of high-quality bronze and can hold your most important rings.

They'll be reminded of you whenever the wind whistles through these bronze chimes. Made of beautiful teak wood, it it also has six bronze tubes and a windcatcher so they can customize it.

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Unique 8-Year Anniversary Gift

Bronze Earrings Holder

Bronze Earrings Holder

Look no further than this bronze earring holder if you want a truly one-of-a-kind gift. The leaves and branches can hold 48 pairs of earrings as well as display bracelets. There's even a wire basket shaped like a bird's nest to hold their favorite trinkets.

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DIY Gift Idea

Flower Bouquet Building Set

Flower Bouquet Building Set

Indulge their creativity with this flower bouquet-building set. it comes with 12 different types of flowers, including clematis — the traditional symbol of eighth anniversaries.

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Personalized Wine Barrel Cheese Paddle

Personalized Wine Barrel Cheese Paddle

A no-fail gift for the couple who loves to host, this unique cheese paddle will add a special touch to every event. It's made of upcycled wine barrels and can be personalized with a monogram, name, year and location.

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Practical 8-Year Anniversary Gift

Engraved 8th Anniversary Photo Frame

Engraved 8th Anniversary Photo Frame

This wooden photo frame is perfect for displaying all your favorite anniversary photos. It's also available in two different sizes and the engraved message is so sweet, it might just cue the happy tears.

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Romantic Gift

Bronze Candle Holders

Bronze Candle Holders

Set the mood for your eighth anniversary with these bronze candle holders. The set has three different sizes and is made of strong, tempered glass that won't break easily. "They are beautiful!!! I got compliments from every body because they are lovely and elegant," one Amazon reviewer commented.

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Your Wife Will Love This

Pink Tourmaline Necklace

Pink Tourmaline Necklace
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Upgrade her jewelry collection — and put a smile on her face — with this beautiful heart-shaped tourmaline necklace. It also comes in every birthstone, so consider picking one up for her birthday while you're at it.

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Best Card for 8th Anniversary

8th Anniversary Card

Amazon’s Choice
8th Anniversary Card
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Fit for your bronze anniversary, this card is truly one of a kind. Set on a black leather heart, the handmade design features the word "Love" crafted of bronze copper wire. "My wife loved this card for our 8th anniversary. I'll be back for our 9th," one husband wrote on Amazon.

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8 Years Of Marriage Keepsake

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8 Years Of Marriage Keepsake
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While crystal might not be a traditional gift, hear us out on this cute piece. It can be used as decor or a paperweight and comes with a sweet message. "I buy one every year, my wife loves them!" one husband raved on Amazon.

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8 Year Anniversary Metal Date Night Dice

8 Year Anniversary Metal Date Night Dice
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Date night will never be boring with this set of metal dice. Simply roll and you'll have a fun idea to enjoy, together.

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Soulmates Lovers Kissing Sculpture

Amazon’s Choice
Soulmates Lovers Kissing Sculpture
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There's nothing more romantic than this statue, made of bronze to symbolize your eighth year. It'll have a permanent place in the living room throughout your life together.

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Your Husband Will Love It

Anniversary Compass

Anniversary Compass
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Going through life as one requires a good sense of direction. Never lose your way again with this compass, engraved with a tear jerker message.

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Men's Cotton Linen Shirt

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He'll love this best-selling simple linen shirt that's great for warm weather. One Amazon reviewer wrote that the style, which is available in more than 20 colors, is "comfortable and light," and "good for casual and classy."

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Bronze Interlocking Hearts Sculpture

Amazon’s Choice
Bronze Interlocking Hearts Sculpture

This eye-catching bronze sculpture is a more traditional gift that hits just right. We promise it'll be on display in the living room for years to come.

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Family Tree Picture Frame

Amazon’s Choice
Family Tree Picture Frame
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Just like a tree, your love grows over time. Help them create memories with this metal picture frame, which holds 2x3" prints. It's a fun way to display family photos and snapshots of all the miles you've traveled together.

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Cailey Lindberg
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Cailey Lindberg (she/her) is a writer and editor with over a decade of experience covering products, lifestyle, entertainment and food. Before joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, she was a staff writer at USA Today's shopping network, Reviewed.com. 

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