Anniversary Picture Frames - A Gift that Lasts

Have you ever wanted to recognize someone’s anniversary with a gift but weren’t sure what to get them? An anniversary frame makes a great gift, whether for a milestone anniversary or a way to show someone you care. Anniversary frames are available to fit anyone’s tastes, whether old-fashioned, traditional, whimsical or practical. Here are 20+ tips for selecting an anniversary frame that will be enjoyed for years.

Finding a Frame with a Broad Range of Uses
Since you don’t know what type of picture will be framed or where or how it will be displayed, you will want to choose a frame that will last through the years and complement a wide range of styles.

If you want an anniversary frame that will age well, you should choose a well made, quality frame like solid wood, solid pewter, silver plate, sterling silver or other types of metal that are designed to last. Frames made of paper, plastic or fabric are cute but are not designed to last nor will they hold their beauty.

Keep in mind that an anniversary picture frame that designates a year or says "anniversary" on it may not be the best choice. If you would like your special anniversary gift to be functional and enjoyed for years to come, consider a frame that does not limit its use and have "anniversary" written on it. By not having the specific anniversary wording on it, a frame could be passed along from generation to generation framing the lives of each one who displayed it. The beauty of an anniversary frame gift is that it can be used to frame many pictures throughout the life of your loved one, not just a remembrance of one event.

An Anniversary Frame for Every Year
If you’re looking for a fun and clever way to recognize an anniversary, then you should consider these helpful tips in choosing an anniversary frame. You can select an anniversary frame based upon the anniversary year and the type of material or precious metal it represents. Why not give an anniversary frame that symbolizes the anniversary year with the type of material used in the construction of the frame?

To help you with your selection, consider the chart below. Find the anniversary year you are celebrating and match it to the type of frame that represents that year. It is a simple and fun way to acknowledge an anniversary.

Year, Material and Type of Frame
1. Paper => Wood Frame with Paper Mat
2. Cotton => Wood Frame with a Cotton Rag Mat
3. Leather => Leather Frame
4. Fruit and Flowers => Jeweled Flower Frame
5. Wood => Handmade Wood Frame
6. Candy or Iron => Wrought Iron Frame
7. Copper or Brass => Hammered Copper Frame or Solid Brass Frame
8. Bronze => Bronze Frame
9. Pottery => Glazed Ceramic Frame
10. Tin => Tin Frame
11. Steel => Steel Frame
12. Silk or Linen => Wood Frame with a Linen Mat or Liner
13. Lace => Metal Lace Frame or Filigree Frame
14. Ivory => vory Stained Solid Wood Frame
15. Crystal or Glass => Crystal Frame or Glass Frame
20. China => Porcelain Frame
25. Silver => Silver Plated Frame or Sterling Silver Frame
30. Pearl => Pearl Frame
35. Coral or Jade => Jeweled Frame
40. Ruby => Stained Wood Red Frame or Red Jeweled Frame
45. Sapphire => Blue Jeweled Frame or Stained Blue Veneer Frame
50. Gold => Gold Leaf Frame
55. Emerald => Green Jeweled Frame or Stained Wood Green Frame
60. Diamond or Gold => Jeweled Frame or Gold Frame
65. Diamond or Gold => Jeweled Frame or Gold Frame
70. Diamond or Gold => Jeweled Frame or Gold Frame
75. Diamond or Gold => Jeweled Frame or Gold Frame

An anniversary frame is a thoughtful gift and shows you took the time to make your frame selection personal and meaningful. There is no better way of telling your friend or loved one they are special then by giving the gift of an anniversary picture frame chosen especially for them.