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Go traditional with iron or modern with candy for your husband or wife.

You’ve arrived at the six-year anniversary mark. And what a whirlwind it has been! You’ve grown from the newlywed stage, and are now an established couple facing life's ups and downs together as a united front. Time to celebrate with a gift.

It's really no wonder that the sixth year is celebrated with the traditional gift of iron. Real iron is one of the strongest metals on earth, so a gift made from, like an appliance or cookware, will represent the strength of your relationship. If tradition isn't your thing, you can go with the modern interpretation, which is wood. Wood, the traditional five-year anniversary gift, also symbolizes a marriage's strength. Candy is a modern interpretation as well, which is a classic gift no matter what holiday. And don't forget: each anniversary also has its own color, flower and gemstone associated with. The six-year anniversary is marked by purple, calla lilies and amethyst, so these options give you more room for gift-giving possibilities.

With all that in mind, here are the best six-year anniversary gifts to give. There's something for everyone, whether your tastes run traditional, modern or somewhere in between.

The six-year anniversary is the year of iron, so commemorate this special moment with a customized piece of iron art. The site has material art for the first 10 years, and a collection would look great as a gallery wall in case you want to go back and get the previous five, too.

For something that will quickly become a keepsake, go with this adorable statute. The couple is kissing on a heart-shaped stand for an extra dose of sweetness.

Show that your love is infinite with this hand-forged infinity bracelet. The leather straps are durable, and will look even better over time.

Cook up a romantic dinner in this cast iron skillet, which was deemed the best cast iron skillet by the Good Housekeeping Institute. Testers liked this one because it comes pre-seasoned, lasts a long time and has a short handle that makes it easy to move around the stove.

These delicate earrings feature tiny iron ore crystals, and come in silver, gold and rose gold options.

Do you have an avid golfer in the house? Let them pop open their brews with this handy golf club bottle opener, which will remind them of their "irons."

Up your cookout game with this cornbread pan, which makes mini loaves in the shape of ears of corn. The cast iron is said to make the edges nice and crispy.

Solving problems together was never so much fun, so try your luck at solving this iron heart brain-teaser. It might look easy, but we dare you to figure it out in under 10 minutes.

Sit down for tea with an authentic cast iron Japanese tea set, which comes with the teapot, cups and trivet. The inside of the pot is enamel coated, and the outside features a hand-painted garden-themed image.

Cook up breakfast in bed for your partner with this waffle iron. It was rated highly by the Good Housekeeping Institute for its value, slim design and five browning settings.

If you’re going to get a card, make it meaningful. This anniversary card comes complete with a six-year anniversary iron keepsake.

Get the perfect sear on your steaks with this cast iron meat press. It helps meat cook faster, and it makes you look formidable in the kitchen.

Roast the perfect bulb with this cast iron garlic roaster. Spread it on toasted bread, use it in sauces, or serve alongside barbecued steak or chicken.

Rest your spoons on this beautifully crafted cast iron heart trivet. It comes in five colors, and is perfect for the stovetop or table side.

True readers know folding the page to keep your place is a no-no. Get them this hand-forged iron bookmark, complete with your custom personalization, as a gift they’ll use time and time again.

Give them a piece of an actual shooting star, which just so happens to be made of iron. You'll also get a personalized authentic certificate.

Never forget that iron represents the strength of your marriage with this periodic table glass. Fill it with your favorite drink and toast to many more years together.

This is especially meaningful if you've added to your family over the years. Remember how far you’ve come with this personalized mantelpiece, made of sturdy metal (not necessarily iron). You can specify the number of children it comes with.

Personalize this (fine, stainless steel) keychain for your partner so they remember you whenever they reach for their keys. Sometimes it's the little things that count.

Christina Montoya Fiedler is a Los Angeles-based freelancer with over 15 years of experience writing for online publications. Her work can be seen in Good Housekeeping and Woman's Day, where she covers everything from gift guides to personal essays. She holds a B.A. in English from Chapman University and is working toward her Early Childhood Education teaching credentials.

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