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Traditional 17th Anniversary Gifts for Your Friends and Family

Although the 17th wedding anniversary is not such a huge milestone as the 20th or the 15th year of marriage, it is still a time for celebration, to reward the successful marriage between your loved ones and to show them that you care. Finding inspiring ideas for your friends or family who have reached their 17th anniversary may not be simple but you should try to avoid generic presents such as that dull old box of chocolates and source something that is both meaningful and thoughtful, representing all the sentiments that you feel and all the hopes for the future that you wish for the couple. Traditional gifts are the best way to do this because they are imbued with deeper significance and symbolism that other gifts simply cannot convey. There is more than one traditional gift associated with the 17th year of marriage, as there is a traditional material, flower, gemstone and colour all linked with this anniversary. Choose any of these suggestions, or even combine the themes into one delightful present that is sure to be both unique and appreciated.

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Choosing a Traditionally Themed 17th Anniversary Gift for Happy Couples

sea shellsThe traditional 17th wedding anniversary gift should be made from shells to reflect the symbolic nature of this occasion. Shells come from the ocean, and its vast expanse and hidden depths reflect perfectly the nature of a 17 year long marriage, the depths of which are still being explored. The huge ocean appears to be as endless as the couple’s love and while the surface may be calm or stormy, so a marriage weathers the ups and downs of life. There are lots of ways in which you can capture the theme of shells in your anniversary gift. Ornamental traditional 17 year anniversary gifts can be readily found, which use shells to create a wealth of different sculptures and shapes including animals, flowers and abstract art. Incorporating different types, sizes and colours of shell, these unusual gifts will create an eye catching display in the couple’s home and will be a lasting reminder of this special event.

Handmade Traditional Seventeenth Anniversary Gifts

Whether finances or tight or whether you would prefer to give your loved ones a handmade present that has a special meaning because it was made by you especially for the recipients, shells are an easily found material that lends itself well to bespoke handcrafted gifts. Choose a collection of different shells in different colours, sizes and styles and glue them to a plain photograph frame, filled with an image of the happy pair or choose a plain trinket box and stick miniature shells to its lid for a special and unique memento of the 17th anniversary.

Extravagant Suggestions for Shell Themed 17th Wedding Anniversary Ideas

Give an extravagant present to your loved ones that brings a clever twist to the traditional 17 year wedding anniversary gift theme. Organise a special holiday for your friends or relatives to a resort that is famous for its link with shells, such as Shell Beach in Australia or Sanibel and Captiva, which are also sometimes called the Shell Islands. A luxurious way to give the happy pair an occasion to remember, this is a gift that is certain to be much appreciated.

Gemstone Traditions for the 17th Anniversary

There are two gemstones linked with the 17th wedding anniversary and either would make a beautiful 17 year anniversary gift for her or for him when given as a piece of stylish jewellery. Citrine and amethyst are the two traditional seventeen year anniversary gifts and would look wonderful when set into a pendant or pair of earrings or even into a pair of cufflinks as a perfect 17 year anniversary gift for him.

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Floral Traditional Seventeenth Anniversary Gifts for Loved Ones

17th Anniversary GiftsMark the occasion of your loved ones’ 17th wedding anniversary by presenting the lucky pair with a gorgeous bouquet of beautiful flowers. One of the most popular anniversary gifts, floral arrangements can convey a deeper message of esteem and appreciation, especially if you select the traditional flower associated with that specific anniversary year. The traditional 17 year anniversary gift flower is the red carnation, a blossom which brings with it a significance of friendship, admiration and pride – all suitable and relevant sentiments to wish your loved ones on the occasion of their 17th wedding anniversary. Whether you opt for solely these radiant blooms or choose to incorporate other pretty blossoms in your bouquet, your friends and relatives are sure to be impressed by such a thoughtful gift.

Floral gifts speak volumes about your thoughts and feelings at this special time, but they only last a short while. However there is a solution to this problem and it comes in the form of a stunning work of art from Eternity Rose. Each piece is one of a kind and is made by hand from a specially selected genuine natural rose blossom. Coated in an intricate glazing process by skilled experts, each flower is then finished with an edging made from pure 24 karat gold and presented in its own prestigious leather case, perfect for display to its best advantage in any cabinet in any room. Why not embrace the traditional colour theme for the 17th anniversary by giving your loved ones a magnificent yellow Eternity Rose, a luxurious gift that is sure to be cherished and treasured for a lifetime.

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