Miramodus Molecular Models

Molecular model anniversary gifts

 

Years ago, for my parent's diamond wedding anniversary, I made up a crystal structure model of a diamond for them. It was constructed using transparent acrylic balls in an octahedral shape, mounted it on a hardwood base and added a commemorative plaque marking the date and the event. It still adorns their front window, and it still starts conversations. At their celebration, it formed the focus of my speech - Diamond; robust, long-lasting, beautiful and reflecting the light around them. Just like their relationship.

 

Because many of the traditional anniversary gift themes comprise metals or minerals, we can make beautiful molecular or crystal structure models of them and, as with the diamond, it is possible to draw parallels between the properties of the mineral or metal represented in the gift and the marriage that is being celebrated. Tin - understated but very protective; Steel - strong and the core of many magnificent buildings. You get the idea.

 

Below is a list of the traditional items that represent each anniversary for which we can build models - there are other anniversaries for which we can make up models, but these are those for which exactly match the traditional gifts. We can make up models of cellulose for paper, Kaolinite for china clay, and a host of other materials that bear a somewhat more oblique relation to the traditional gifts

 

We can mount the models on any type of base, and include a commemorative plaque, or any other feature you might want.

 

Traditional gifts by anniversary year

 

Year

Traditional (U.S.)

Traditional (U.K.)

6th

Iron

Sugar

7th

copper

 

8th

Bronze

Salt

9th

Copper

10th

Tin, aluminium

Tin

11th

Steel

25th

Silver

35th

Jade

40th

Ruby

45th

Sapphire

50th

Gold

55th

Emerald

60th

Diamond

65th

Blue sapphire

70th

Platinum

75th

Diamond, gold

 

Gemstones by anniversary year

 

Year

Gemstone

1st

Mother of Pearl (aragonite)

2nd

Garnet

3rd

Moonstone (orthoclase)

4th

Blue Topaz

5th

Rose Quartz

6th

Amethyst

7th

Onyx (quartz)

8th

Tourmaline

9th

Lapis Lazuli (Lazurite)

10th

Tourmaline

11th

Turquoise

12th

Jade (Nephrite / Jadeite)

13th

Citrine

14th

Opal

15th

Rhodolite

20th

Emerald

25th

Tsavorite

30th

Pearl

40th

Ruby

50th

Gold

60th

Diamond

65th

Sapphire

 

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