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

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."

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.

Traditional Gifts

Couple Sculpture

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.

Farmhouse Vase

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.

Storage Wicker Baskets

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.

Bird of Paradise

Add a tropical flair to any room with the Bird of Paradise — a traditional flower for a ninth wedding anniversary. A symbol of joy and freedom, it only needs water about every week or two and can thrive in a range of lighting conditions.

RELATED: The Best Indoor Plants for Any Room

9th Wedding Anniversary Ornament

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.

Pottery Kit

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.

Pottery for Beginners: Projects for Beautiful Ceramic Bowls, Mugs, Vases and More

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.

Outdoor Solar Lantern

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.

Pasta Bowl Set

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!

Tree of Hearts Bowl

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.

Hand Casting Kit for Couples

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.

9th Wedding Anniversary Card

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.

Handmade Soup Crock

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.

Handmade Tequila Shot Set

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.

Modern and Unique Gifts

Lapis Lazuli Bracelet

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.

Geranium Perfume

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.

9-Year Anniversary Pocket Knife

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.

I Wrote a Book About You

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.

9th Anniversary Engraved Leather Pen

A small gift that packs a punch, this engraved ballpoint pen is a nine-year anniversary gift they can use every day. One Amazon reviewer raved about the leather design: "The pen is just as it looks and it writes beautifully. My husband uses it daily!"

Moon Lamp

Illuminate their space with this beautiful moon lamp, complete with lovers cuddling at its base. It's also touch-sensitive, so they can simply tap the figurines and it'll instantly shut off.

Stained Glass Window Ornament

If she loves stained glass, this is the nine-year anniversary gift for her. It pays tribute to the traditional flower (geraniums) and has a cute cat as a bonus.

Personalized Cutting Board

Made of walnut wood, this personalized cutting board is a gift to use for years to come. The handmade design can be engraved with your last names and wedding date.

Lapis Lazuli Choker

If she's been looking to amp up her jewelry collection, this trendy choker is a great option. The sterling silver chain has an adjustable size of 12 to 17 inches so that she can play with different lengths. And the authentic lapis lazuli crystal beads add a touch of elegance.

9th Anniversary Leather Frame

Since leather is the traditional nine-year anniversary gift, this sweet picture frame is sure to please. It has an easel back and comes in horizontal and vertical styles, depending on their preferences.

Your Night Sky Wall Art

Pay tribute to the night you were married with this beautiful wall art. The coordinates match the position of the stars when you began your life together, and will come framed or ready to mount.

Iced Coffee Cups

These mason-style cups are a practical gift that can be used daily, whether it's for coffee, cocktails or iced drinks. They come with a bamboo lid and reusable straws as well as sleeves to protect hands from the cold cup.

Date Night Dice

After reaching this major marriage milestone, date nights might start to feel, well, played out. This fun set will bring you more exciting dates to celebrate nine more years together.

Personalized Wallet for Men

Your hubbie would never pass up a personalized wallet. Made of leather, it has a check pocket, two hidden slots and six card slots for a great practical gift.

Date Night Box

Find even more date night ideas with this cute box. It comes with 35 scratch-off date ideas to keep things fresh. One Amazon reviewer wrote: "The color coding for best time of day and the price/time coding is amazing because it allows us to have an idea of what it’ll cost for the date night and gives us more time to spend with each other instead of trying to figure out how much money and time we’ll need. 10/10 would definitely recommend♥️"

Infinity Heart Metal Wall Decor

Your love knows no bounds, so this beautiful infinity heart wall decor is a great nine-year anniversary gift. Made of metal, it comes in sizes ranging from 15 to 44 inches to accommodate different wall spaces.

Engraved Leather Flask

An engraved leather flask is a no-fail gift for the husband who likes to take his liquor on the go. It'll hold up to six ounces of liquid and is engraved with a cute message that'll remind him of your love.

Cloud Slides

While cloud slides might seem like an unusual anniversary gift, hear us out. These EVA foam slides are very comfortable (thanks to their thick sole) and unisex, so you can lounge around the house in them, together.

Metal Engraved 9-Year Anniversary Card

At under $13, they can carry this sentimental gift with them every day. Made of metal, its a card that'll never be thrown away. They can simply pop it into their wallet as a sweet reminder of your union.

Carly Saddle Bag

Your wife will love this beautiful saddle bag, which is a steal at under $100. This trendy bag (made of vegan leather) also has a detachable and extendable strap, so it can be worn as a shoulder or a crossbody.

Engraved Leather Catchall Tray

A great modern choice, this leather catchall tray can hold watches, change, keys and more. It also comes engraved with a countdown they can look at every time they're running out the door.

What is the traditional 9-year anniversary gift?

Gifts made of pottery and wicker are the traditional presents for 9 years of marriage. They symbolize that although your union has changed over time, it's come out much more beautiful.

What are the modern 9-year anniversary gifts?

Browsing for a modern 9-year anniversary gift for your wife? Affordable lapis lazuli jewelry is a good option, or a simple leather wallet for the husband who's hard to buy for.

Looking for more great anniversary gifts?

If you need more inspiration, we have guides for other years, each with their own traditional and modern themes, motifs and symbols.

• One-year anniversary gifts

• Two-year anniversary gifts

• Three-year anniversary gifts

• Four-year anniversary gifts

• Five-year anniversary gifts

• Six-year anniversary gifts

• Seven-year anniversary gifts

• Ten-year anniversary gifts

• Twenty-year anniversary gifts

Why trust Good Housekeeping?

In her role as gift guide editor, Cailey Lindberg is constantly on the hunt for buzzy products and gifts. For this guide, she combed the internet to find the absolute best presents that symbolize marriage and nine years together.

You Might Also Like

• 67 Best Gifts for Women That'll Make Her Smile

• The Best Pillows for Every Type of Sleeper