This Personalized Wall Decor Is the Perfect Anniversary Gift — And It's Under $30 (2024)

While it's not quite a decade, nine years together is a huge accomplishment that's worthy of celebrating. If you're searching for nine-year anniversary gifts, there are a few things to keep in mind. Pottery and wicker are the traditional gifts for this year, symbolizing the transformation of your union and just how special your bond is today. The modern gift — leather — is another great choice for this period in a marriage.

Since you're celebrating this milestone together, choosing the right present is important, whether you're shopping for him or browsing for her. To help you find the perfect gift, our gift experts have compiled the best nine-year anniversary gifts out there, including creative and unique ideas that represent just about all of the symbols.

9th Anniversary Symbols

• Traditional: Pottery or willow
• Modern: Leather
• Gem: Lapis lazuli
• Flowers: Poppy and Bird of Paradise

If pottery or wicker feels too practical for your spouse, we've also got tons of modern gift ideas that give a nod to tradition. And along with leather picks, we've gathered affordable lapis lazuli jewelry and even thoughtful geranium-inspired items. You're sure to find a favorite on this list. Plus, if you're already thinking about a celebrating a decade together, you can also check out our guide to the best 10-year anniversary gifts.

Here's a sentimental pick that's sure to impress . Available in white and gray, this ceramic sculpture is just the thing to spruce up a bookshelf, coffee table or even their nightstand. The padded bottom will even protect furniture from scratches.

This rustic farmhouse vase makes the perfect traditional gift, especially since it comes in a beautiful beige color that's also a nod to nine-year wedding anniversaries. It stands a little over 7 feet tall and would be a beautiful addition to any kitchen or living room.

You can't go wrong with gifting wicker, which is made from willow — a traditional pick for a nine-year anniversaries. Go for these simple baskets that can hold everything from toiletries to office supplies.

If your nine-year anniversary falls around the holidays, this ceramic ornament would make the perfect gift. The double-sided ornament features an engraved countdown of your time together. It's guaranteed to make them smile.

Perfect for an aspiring artist, this pottery set will inspire them while also symbolizing nine years together. Made of wood and stainless steel, it comes with 42 pieces and an apron to get them started.

Give the traditional nine-year anniversary gift a unique spin with this Pottery for Beginners book. Whether they choose to make a unique mug or dinner plate, it comes filled with fun projects that will keep them busy long after the celebration is over.

Don't they just light up your life? Then you can't go wrong with this solar lantern that's made of rattan and bamboo. It'll power up in the sun and comes ready to hang outdoors.

Ideal for the couple who loves to host, this pasta bowl set is a practical gift that also honors tradition. The porcelain design works for a range of dishes — think pasta, salad, soup or even cereal. They're safe for the microwave and dishwasher, too!

They'll always have your heart, so why not gift them this beautiful bowl? It's handmade and engraved with a tree made of hearts, guaranteed to make them tear up instantly.

Now here's a traditional gift that's also an enjoyable DIY. This kit has everything you need to make a realistic sculpture of your hands. It's a creative way to celebrate your love for each other.

Top off your main gift with this cute card, which happens to be a nod to tradition. One Amazon purchaser referred to it as a "stunning little card for a great occasion," and said that they'd buy it again.

Give the gift of comfort with this handmade soup crock. Made of glass and stoneware, it'll hold up to 24 oz. of liquid to soothe them during the colder months.

This handmade tequila shot set is a gift for both of you. It comes with six stoneware clay shot glasses and a complementary tray, and is great to have on-hand for small gatherings at home.

This simple lapis lazuli bracelet is an on-trend gift that she'll never want to take off. The beaded design is six-and-a-half to seven inches in length, which will fit most wrists.

Amazon reviewers are calling this geranium-scented perfume "very soft but fragrant" and most say that they'd buy it again. It also has notes of mandarin hearts, peony, patchouli and musk for a one-of-a-kind scent.

Replace his trusty pocket knife with one that's especially made for your 9-year anniversary. Featuring stainless steel and wood, it has an eight-inch blade with a comfortable handle.

With more than 16,000 reviews, this book is a top pick in personalized gifts on Amazon. It features thoughtful prompts to complete, so you can share just how much you care about them.