What Is the 14th Wedding Anniversary?

The traditional gift for the 14th wedding anniversary is ivory, while the modern gift is gold jewellery. Fourteen years of marriage sits in the run-up to the crystal (15th) milestone, and both its materials point to something precious and enduring. Because real ivory is no longer sold in the UK for ethical and legal reasons, most couples today celebrate the year with the ivory colour, faux-ivory keepsakes or a piece of gold jewellery instead.

What is the 14th anniversary material?

Ivory is the classic material for fourteen years of marriage on the traditional British list. It was chosen for its rarity, smoothness and lasting beauty — qualities meant to mirror a marriage that has grown refined and precious over more than a decade. The modern anniversary list pairs the year with gold jewellery, giving you a warmer, easier-to-buy alternative that still carries the sense of something treasured.

In practice you will see both answers used across UK gift guides. If someone asks “what is the 14th anniversary gift?”, ivory is the traditional reply and gold jewellery is the modern one — and you are free to lean on whichever suits your partner best.

Why ivory — and what to give instead?

Ivory earned its place on the list long before modern wildlife protections existed, and it is important to be clear: the sale of elephant ivory is banned in the UK under the Ivory Act, so a genuine ivory gift is neither available nor appropriate. Thankfully, the tradition has moved with the times. Couples now honour the fourteenth year with ivory-coloured items — think cream ceramics, ivory candles, pale stationery or linens — or with faux-ivory keepsakes carved from resin, bone-effect materials or polished stone. The symbolism of something smooth, pale and precious stays intact without any ethical concern.

Is there a modern 14th anniversary gift?

Yes — the modern material for the 14th anniversary is gold jewellery. It is a lovely, practical choice that removes the difficulty around ivory entirely. A gold necklace, a pair of gold earrings, a bangle or a personalised gold-toned keepsake all fit the year perfectly and make a gift your partner can wear for years to come. Gold also nods forward to the bigger golden milestones still ahead, making it a warm way to mark fourteen years of building something lasting together.

What is the symbol of 14 years of marriage?

The fourteenth anniversary is symbolised by ivory and gold — one speaking to rarity and refinement, the other to warmth and enduring value. Some lists also link the year to the opal as its gemstone and the dahlia or orchid as its flower, so a piece of opal jewellery or a bouquet built around dahlias is another thoughtful way to mark the occasion. There is no special popular nickname for the 14th the way there is for silver or ruby; it is usually called simply the “14th wedding anniversary” or, informally, the “ivory anniversary” after its traditional material.

14th anniversary gift ideas

Fourteen years gives you plenty of scope to be personal rather than extravagant. Ideas that honour the year include a piece of gold jewellery engraved with your wedding date, an ivory-coloured keepsake or homeware item for a favourite room, a personalised print celebrating the family you have built, or a polished stone or metal keepsake that plays on the “you are my rock” sentiment. Personalised gifts work especially well at this stage, when you know exactly what your partner would treasure. The picks below all suit fourteen years of marriage and can be personalised for that finishing touch.

Our favourite 14th anniversary gifts

For a heartfelt keepsake, the “14 Years Together, We Are a Family” personalised print (£29.89) celebrates everything the two of you have built and can be tailored to your own family. The “You Are My Rock” solid metal polished rock (£33.34) is a weighty, dependable gift that captures the spirit of a settled marriage. For something smaller and sentimental, the One in a Million tin pebble keepsake (£24.14) is a pocket-sized token they can keep close, while the Together Forever hugging figurine (£18.39) is an affordable, charming way to say it all. Browse the full range on our 14th anniversary gifts page.

FAQs

What is the gift for 14 years of marriage?

The traditional gift for 14 years of marriage is ivory and the modern gift is gold jewellery. As real ivory is banned in the UK, most couples choose ivory-coloured keepsakes or a piece of gold jewellery to mark the year.

What is the 14th wedding anniversary called?

It has no special nickname like silver or ruby. It is usually called simply the 14th wedding anniversary, or informally the “ivory anniversary” after its traditional material.

Is real ivory used for the 14th anniversary?

No. The sale of elephant ivory is banned in the UK under the Ivory Act, so genuine ivory gifts are neither available nor appropriate. Ivory-coloured items and faux-ivory keepsakes carry the same symbolism instead.

What is the modern 14th anniversary gift?

Gold jewellery is the modern material for fourteen years of marriage — a necklace, earrings, a bangle or a personalised gold-toned keepsake all suit the occasion beautifully.

What gemstone and flower represent the 14th anniversary?

Some lists link the 14th anniversary to the opal as its gemstone and the dahlia or orchid as its flower, making opal jewellery or a dahlia bouquet another lovely way to celebrate.