Wedding Anniversary Gift by Year: Porcelain for Your 18th Anniversary

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And just like that, you're quickly approaching your 18th anniversary. It's hard to believe that you've been lucky enough to spend nearly two decades by your partner's side, but now it's time to celebrate. What better way to pay homage to your rock-solid relationship than with a gift tailored towards this specific anniversary? If you've been following the traditional wedding anniversary gift by year, you know that this year's present of choice should be made of porcelain. It's easy to see why the medium was selected for year 18: Luxe, elegant, and elevated, the high-end ceramic makes for the prettiest dinnerware sets, vases, and more, which makes it the perfect gift to give the person who's made your house into a home.

Not finding a ceramic-inspired gift you think your husband or wife would love? We've got you covered. Here, you'll find a curated list of ceramic homewares, jewelry, and more, and each item selected with a broad range of styles and tastes in mind. Shopping for a minimalist? Keep your eyes open for the following neutral, go-with-anything items, like muted china and a gold-dipped porcelain necklace. If you're looking for something splashier, our bold favorites, including the prettiest tile house numbers and ornate sugar bowl, are the way to go.

Whether you're going searching for a new set of coasters for your forever home, or a pair of go-to earrings for her, there's something here that's sure to make your husband or wife feel special on this particular milestone. Ready to see all of the inspired picks? Click through to discover your love's 18th anniversary present.

A Year-by-Year Guide to Traditional Anniversary Gifts

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Dinnerware Set

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Gift her a complete table set—this porcelain kit includes dinner plates, salad plates, bowls, and mugs—that will elevate her day-to-day. Plus, it's luxe enough for entertaining!

Shop Now: Snowe Four-Piece Table Settings, $200, snowehome.com.

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Sugar Bowl

Gift your spouse a decorative porcelain sugar bowl that adds something sweet to your kitchen décor.

Shop Now: Christian Lacroix "Butterfly Parade" Sugar Bowl, $160, nordstrom.com.

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Coasters

These quirky, French-themed coasters will be a conversation starter when it's her turn to host book club.

Shop Now: Andrew Molleur Porcelain Trivet & Coasters in Sand, $34 for four, food52.com.

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Tea Kettle

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If brewing tea is a ritual in your home, a special tea pot, like this Scandinavian-inspired option, is a must.

Shop Now: Crate & Barrel "Marin" Teapot in White, $29.95, crateandbarrel.com.

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Tea Cup and Saucer

Looking for something to accompany that tea pot? Pop these dainty tea cups and saucers into your online shopping cart.

Shop Now: Christofle Paris Porcelain Tea Cups and Saucers, $200 for two, christofle.com.

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Candle

Inspired by global travels, this candle—topped with a 24K gold elephant—also boasts a celebratory fragrance: Pink Champagne.

Shop Now: L'Objet Elephant Candle, $145, l-objet.com.

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Oil & Vinegar Bottles

For this year's anniversary gift, surprise your kitchen-loving partner with minimalist oil and vinegar bottles (which will fulfill the porcelain aspect of the present), and add fresh, unique flavored oil and vinegar as the second part of the gift.

Shop Now: Sur La Table Porcelain Oil & Vinegar Bottles Set, $12, surlatable.com.

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Floral Dinnerware

Looking to add a little bit of color to your china curio? This colorful, flower-covered dinnerware set will add a touch of spring to your tabletop, whatever the season.

Shop Now: Martha Stewart Collection "English Garden" 12-Piece Dinnerware Set, $234, macys.com.

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Earrings

Meet her new go-to studs. From the oval shape to the featured floral motif, there's nothing not to love about this stylish set.

Shop Now: NST Studio Porcelain Pearl Post Earrings, $80, olivela.com.

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House Number

Spruce up the exterior of your forever home with these pretty Mediterranean-inspired porcelain tiles.

Shop Now: Doms Pottery Luxury House Number, from $29.90, etsy.com.

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Ornaments

These delicate porcelain ornaments will bring a minimalist touch to this year's Christmas tree (that you'll pick out and decorate together, of course!).

Shop Now: Ceramic Bell Christmas Decoration, $4.50, thewhitecompany.com.

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Trinket Tray

She'll store everything from her engagement ring to her collection of jewelry from anniversaries past in this decorative porcelain tray.

Shop Now: Spode Trinket Tray, $29, neimanmarcus.com.

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Necklace

This gilded porcelain necklace is simply gorgeous—an appropriate choice for the irreplaceable woman in your life!

Shop Now: Mulberry Porcelain Tree Necklace, $295, mulberry.com.

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Vase

Add a bouquet of her favorite blooms to this vase and you have yourself the perfect wedding anniversary gift.

Shop Now: Karen Jai Home "Sofia" Vase, $34, karenjaihome.com.

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Tea Light Holder

Keep the flame alive after 18 years with this thoughtful wedding anniversary gift.

Shop Now: Kähler Hammershoi White Porcelain Tealight Holder, $89 for set of three, potterybarn.com.

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Frame

You have so many photos of the kids displayed around the house, but when was the last time you printed out a pretty photo of just the two of you? This blue-and-white porcelain frame is special enough for your latest and greatest shot.

Shop Now: Williams Sonoma Blue-and-White Frame, from $95, williams-sonoma.com.

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