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20 Creative 12-Year Anniversary Gifts to Celebrate Your Loving Bond

Whether you go modern or traditional, these linen, silk and pearl finds are sure to impress.

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Once you've spent 12 years together, you're likely feeling very secure in your marriage. You've passed a decade but aren't quite at your 20th yet. What you might not know is that each anniversary has its own traditions and symbols, starting with cotton for your first anniversary and ending with diamonds for your 60th. While being married for 12 years might not be considered a major milestone, it deserves to be celebrated. To help you find the best 12-year anniversary gifts for the person who's been by your side through it all, we've combed the internet for top picks in fashion, home goods and more.

12th Anniversary Symbols

  • Traditional: Linen and silk
  • Modern: Pearls
  • Gem: Jade
  • Flower: Peony

While we've included plenty of traditional gifts made of silk and linen, there are some modern ideas here, too — think a gorgeous jade necklace and preserved peonies any wife would adore. No matter what you choose, keep their interests in mind and consider what would mean the most to them. That could be a linen journal that encourages quality time or a card game to learn each other's love languages. Whether you go unique, personalized or super practical this year, we promise the perfect gift is waiting here for you.

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Fishers Finery Silk Pillowcase

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Fishers Finery Silk Pillowcase

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A winner of the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval, this pillowcase ties in nicely with the traditional gift for 12-year anniversaries — silk. An extra bonus? It's great at keeping frizzy hair and wrinkles at bay.

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Your Husband Will Love This

Folding Knife

Folding Knife
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Your Husband Will Love This

Folding Knife

While a pocket knife might seem a little off-theme for a 12th anniversary, we promise your hubby will appreciate it. Made of stainless steel, it's perfect for the outdoors and will quickly become his favorite camping accessory.

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The Necklace She'll Never Take Off

Birth Flower Necklace

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Birth Flower Necklace
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The Necklace She'll Never Take Off

Birth Flower Necklace

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For under $14, this lovely birth flower necklace is hard to pass up. It's made of brass and comes engraved with a peony to honor your 12th. Pick one up for her birthday, too, while you're at it.

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12th Anniversary Card

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12th Anniversary Card
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12th Anniversary Card

It's important to go all out for your 12th anniversary, so why settle for a store-bought card when you can snag this unique silk design instead? The "12th" aluminum accent is a nice touch, and it's also blank so you can write a message inside.

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Over 4,9000 5-Star Reviews On Amazon

Women's Silk Robe

Women's Silk Robe
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Over 4,9000 5-Star Reviews On Amazon

Women's Silk Robe

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She'll instantly fall in love with this luxurious silk robe, which is cut in a flattering kimono style. Not to mention it's under $20, and comes in a bunch of other beautiful colors if white isn't her thing.

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Men's Linen Shirt

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Men's Linen Shirt

Keep him cool during the warmer months with this moisture-wicking, lightweight linen shirt. The three-button design comes in a tons of colors and prints, from white to classic stripes. It would even be perfect for a tropical getaway.

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Unique 12-Year Anniversary Gift

Hardcover Linen Journal

Hardcover Linen Journal
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Unique 12-Year Anniversary Gift

Hardcover Linen Journal

Here's a gift that encourages one of the five love languages: words of affirmation. "This product has a soft linen cover and beautifully lined pages. It gave me room to create images for my husband as I filled them with reasons why I loved him. It is a fun creative gift with plenty of room for mementos, words and art," one Amazon reviewer wrote.

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Practical Gift

Jewelry Tray

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Practical Gift

Jewelry Tray

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Her favorite trinkets will always be within reach with this sweet jewelry tray, which is printed with an elegant peony. Plus, it'll arrive in a beautiful gift box that'll cut down wrapping costs.

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Preserved Peony

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Preserved Peony
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Preserved Peony

Preserved flowers were a big hit with Good Housekeeping readers in 2023 and this little peony number is just perfect for your 12th. It comes in several pretty colors and will last three to five years without care.

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Luxury 12-Year Anniversary Gift For Less

Women's Pajamas Set

Women's Pajamas Set
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Luxury 12-Year Anniversary Gift For Less

Women's Pajamas Set

She'll feel like a sleeping beauty in this sensual pajama set. Made of polyester and spandex, it features an elastic waistband that makes it easy to take on and off.

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Gift Under $10

Jade Necklace

Jade Necklace
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Gift Under $10

Jade Necklace

Jade has been known as a good luck stone throughout the centuries and it's the traditional stone for 12-year anniversaries. The heart-shaped stone even comes wrapped in a gift box. Not bad for under $10, if you ask us.

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Linen Textured Sheets

Linen Textured Sheets
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Linen Textured Sheets

Upgrade your bedroom without the hefty price tag with this set of linen-textured sheets. Made with bamboo viscose to keep you cool during the night, these sheets almost look like the real thing.

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12th Anniversary Print

12th Anniversary Print
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12th Anniversary Print

Something personalized will go a long way for your 12th. This adorable handmade linen print comes with the date you were married. Just allow enough time for customization.

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Sentimental Gift

Custom Star Map

Custom Star Map
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Sentimental Gift

Custom Star Map

Celebrate the night it all began with this custom star map, which uses acrylic UV printing technology to create a realistic night sky map. Its LED lighting creates a soft glow, and it's printed with your song choice, too.

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Love Lingual Couples Card Game

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Love Lingual Couples Card Game

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Make learning love languages easy with this sweet card game, which will encourage deep conversations between you and your partner. The best part? It's perfect for couples of any age, and it can be played by more than two people.

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Small Gift

Peony Bookmark

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Peony Bookmark
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Small Gift

Peony Bookmark

Perfect for your favorite bookworm, this cute peony number symbolizes 12 years together. It's made of copper with 3D stamping and she'll think about how much she loves you every time she flips a page.

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Pearl Studs

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Pearl Studs

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She'll never want to take these beautiful studs off! Made with freshwater pearls, they come in six different sizes and are versatile enough to match any outfit.

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Anniversary Cutting Board

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Anniversary Cutting Board

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After 12 years together, you've likely got the recipe for a happy marriage down already, but a little reminder never hurts! Both practical and sentimental, this bamboo cutting board is two gifts in one.

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DASH Heart Shaped Waffle Maker

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Heart Shaped Waffle Maker
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DASH Heart Shaped Waffle Maker

Since the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, what better way to really wow him for your 12th than heart-shaped waffles? It'll make six mini waffles and Amazon reviewers give it high ratings for "quality," "performance" and "speed."

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SO Pretty

Peony Candle

Peony Candle
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SO Pretty

Peony Candle

We can't believe these beautiful peony candles are under $8. The set of four features an alluring jasmine scent, which is perfect for setting the mood as you celebrate your 12th.

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