Lab-grown sapphiresStud Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire Earrings (4 mm)From $439
Bright lab-grown sapphire studs for every day.
Sapphire Jewelry for a 45th Anniversary
Sapphire is the 45th anniversary gift on both the traditional list and the gemstone list, so sapphire jewelry is the natural choice for forty-five years. Natural sapphires are usually heat-treated; lab-grown sapphires are real sapphire grown in a lab. Below are 11 sapphire pieces in four budgets, each labeled.
Traditional (US)Sapphire45th anniversary. Source: Wikipedia
Gemstone (GIA)SapphireAlso the 5th. Source: GIA
Hardness9 on the Mohs scaleSecond only to diamond among popular gems. Source: GIA
There is no single authoritative anniversary list, but sapphire for the 45th is one of the years the lists agree on.
Why sapphire for the 45th
Sapphire stands for loyalty and wisdom, and at 9 on the Mohs scale it is tough enough to wear every day. For a 45th, choose a piece with presence: a larger stone, a diamond halo or a line of sapphires.
45th anniversary sapphire jewelry, by budget
Under $500
$500 to $1,500
- Natural sapphireBezel-Set Natural Blue Sapphire NecklaceFrom $1,099
A bezel-set natural sapphire: clean, secure and easy to wear. Also in platinum.
- Natural sapphiresBezel-Set Natural Blue Sapphire EarringsFrom $1,029
Bezel-set natural sapphire earrings to match. Also in platinum.
- Lab-grown sapphires, natural diamondsDiamond Halo Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings (1/8 ctw, 5mm center)From $1,059
Lab-grown sapphires framed in natural diamonds.
- Lab-grown sapphiresHoop Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire Earrings (14.3 mm)From $1,489
14.3 mm hoops lined with lab-grown sapphires. Also in platinum.
$1,500 to $3,000
- Natural sapphire, natural diamonds1/3 ct Diamond Cluster Natural Blue Sapphire NecklaceFrom $2,909
A natural sapphire with a cluster of natural diamonds, 1/3 ct total weight.
- Natural sapphireGeometric Statement Natural Blue Sapphire NecklaceFrom $2,559
A geometric statement setting for a natural sapphire. Also in platinum.
- Natural sapphireBezel-Set Blue Sapphire Cuff BraceletFrom $2,719
A gold cuff with a bezel-set natural sapphire.
$3,000 and up
- Lab-grown sapphiresRound Lab-Grown Sapphire Tennis BraceletFrom $3,079
A full line of lab-grown blue sapphires.
- Lab-grown sapphiresEmerald-Cut Lab-Grown Sapphire Tennis Bracelet$3,595
Emerald-cut lab-grown sapphires in a line: crisp and tailored.
- Natural sapphireRound Solitaire Natural Blue Sapphire Necklace (6 mm)From $4,819
A 6 mm natural blue sapphire solitaire.
Natural or lab-grown sapphire
Both are real sapphire. Lab-grown usually costs less for a given size and color; natural sapphire formed in the earth and is routinely heat-treated. Each product page says which you are buying. For every shade, see our sapphire color guide or all sapphire jewelry.
Shipping and returns
- Shipping: every order ships free and fully insured by UPS Ground. Orders of $500 or more ship by complimentary UPS Express, signature required; under $500, UPS Express is $50.
- Timing: in-stock pieces leave us in 2 to 3 business days and most made-to-order pieces in 5 to 10 business days; some designs take 2 to 8 weeks. Each piece shows its own timing before you buy.
- Returns: necklaces, earrings and bracelets can be returned within 30 days of delivery, unworn and in their original condition and packaging, with a prepaid, insured UPS label.
- Final sale: rings are final sale, because every ring is made or sized to the size you choose. Engraved, personalized and special-order pieces are final sale too.
Full details are on our shipping and returns page.
45th anniversary sapphire jewelry: questions
What is the 45th anniversary gemstone?
Sapphire. It is the 45th anniversary gift on the traditional US list and the 45th anniversary gemstone on the list GIA publishes.
What other anniversary is sapphire?
Sapphire is also the 5th anniversary gemstone, and it is the September birthstone.
What is a good 45th anniversary gift for my wife?
A sapphire necklace, sapphire earrings or a sapphire tennis bracelet. A diamond halo around the sapphire suits the milestone.
Is sapphire durable enough to wear every day?
Yes. Sapphire is 9 on the Mohs scale. Clean it with warm water, mild soap and a soft brush.
Can a 45th anniversary gift be returned?
Necklaces, earrings and bracelets can be returned within 30 days of delivery, unworn and in original condition. Rings and engraved pieces are final sale.
Methodology & sources
How we chose. Our jewelers shortlisted pieces from the live catalog, then a panel of four reviewers (a merchandiser, a gemologist, a search specialist and our creative director) chose the most appropriate pieces at four budgets. Every pick was checked as active and available to order on the date below; prices on this page update live from each product. Every stone is labeled lab-grown or natural, as it is on the product page. Nobody paid to be included.
Sources: Wikipedia, Wedding anniversary (traditional US gifts); GIA, Years 21 to 60; GIA, Sapphire; Diamond & Sapphire, Shipping & Returns.
Cite this guide
Updated October 26, 2026. Prices shown are live and may change; each piece lists its own timing before checkout.